Decision details

The recommendations were that:

(a) The application to divert part of Bridleway 12, Verwood from A – B – C to A – D – E – F – G – H as shown on Drawing 14/42 (Appendix 1) be accepted and an order made;

(b) The Order include provisions to modify the definitive map and statement to record the changes made as a consequence of the diversion; and

(c) If the Order is unopposed, or if any objections are withdrawn, it be confirmed by the County Council without further reference to the Chairman and Service Director, Environment, Infrastructure & Economy.

Revised scheme of delegation adopted by Dorset County Council on 14 November 2013 - the delegated authority in relation to matters reserved to the Roads and Rights of Way Committee (then the Regulatory Committee) was approved on 15 May 2014.  This relates past delegations of former Dorset County Council.   This decision was made in accordance with the former scheme of delegation, but was not published until after the end of the Council on 30 March 2019.

(a) The proposed diversion meets the legal criteria set out in the Highways Act 1980.

(b) The inclusion of these provisions in a public path order means that there is no need for a separate legal event order to modify the definitive map and statement as a result of the diversion.

(c) The proposed diversion also meets the criteria for confirmation as required by the Highways Act 1980. Further, the absence of objections may be taken as acceptance that the proposed diversion is expedient and therefore the County Council can itself confirm the order

The diverted route is already in use by the public. A full consultation was carried out in Dec 2015 / Jan 2016.