Decision details
Application to Divert part of Footpath 13, Stourpaine
Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision:
That:
(a) The application to divert part of Footpath 13, Stourpaine, 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, it be confirmed by the Council.
(The decision taken is detailed within the Scheme of Delegation in the Council’s Constitution.)
Reasons for the 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.
(c) Accordingly, the absence of objections may be taken as acceptance that the proposed diversion is expedient and therefore Dorset Council can itself confirm the order.
Alternative options considered:
Original proposal consulted on and received objections. Proposal was amended and consulted on, with no objections received.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
N/A
Publication date: 17/06/2021
Date of decision: 16/06/2021