Decision details

Reasons for Decision

(a) The proposed diversion meets the legal criteria set out in the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

(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 / stopping up.

(c) Accordingly, the absence of objections may be taken as acceptance that the proposed new routes are expedient and therefore Dorset Council can itself confirm the order.

Decision

Application for an order under Section 257 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to divert Footpath 69, (part), Swanage,

(a) The application to divert Footpath 69, (part), Swanage, be accepted and an order made;

(b) The order includes 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(c) If the Order is unopposed, or if any objections are withdrawn, it be confirmed by Dorset Council without further reference to the Executive Director for Place