Decision details

A report was presented in relation to a request from the Committee that officers consider the possibility of the creation of bridleway rights on Footpath Nether Kellet 11 known as Green Hill Lane, and confirmation that consideration had commenced.

A decision on whether there was enough evidence to show that bridleway rights existed along Green Hill Lane, currently recorded as Footpath Nether Kellet 11, had been considered earlier on the agenda. The Committee had:

Resolved: That the application for the upgrading of Footpath Nether Kellet 11 (Green Hill Lane) to Bridleway be not accepted.

Despite Committee's decision, it was not possible to conclude with certainty at the moment whether bridleway rights already existed on Footpath 11 Nether Kellet. However, if no appeal was made and no further new evidence presented or any Modification Order made was determined for confirmation, at some future date this would become sufficiently clear.

In the meantime, as directed by Committee, officers confirmed that the information, evidence and test for creation of a bridleway on Green Hill Lane were being considered. It was noted that these investigations may indicate a freehold owner and the possibility of a creation by agreement. Alternatively, to create a new type of highway on private land by Order was not a decision to be taken lightly and appropriate care would be taken by officers and, at the appropriate time, officers would bring a further report to Committee.

Resolved: Committee heard the presentation of the report and had no comment.