Decision details

Public Path Order application to divert Footpath 32 (part), Footpath 33 and Footpath 34 (part), Marshwood.

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

Decision: 

Public Path Order application to divert Footpath 32 (part), Footpath 33 and Footpath 34 (part), Marshwood That: 

  1. The application to divert Footpath 32 (part), Footpath 33 and Footpath 34 (part), Marshwood parish be accepted and an order made; 
  1. The Order include provisions to modify the definitive map and statement to record the changes made as a consequence of the diversion; and 
  1. If the Order is unopposed and is considered to meet the legal tests, it be confirmed by the Council.  

 

Reasons for the decision:

  1. The proposed diversion meets the legal criteria set out in the Highways Act 1980. 
  1. 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. 
  1. Accordingly, for the reasons set out below the proposed diversion is considered expedient and therefore Dorset Council can itself confirm the order. 

 

Alternative options considered:

None.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None. 

Financial Implications:

None.

Legal Implications:

None.

Publication date: 23/10/2026

Date of decision: 21/10/2026