Reason(s) for Decisions:
A footpath order was made
on 11 June 2019 to stop-up and divert parts of footpaths 8 and 9 in Wimborne Minster. This followed the grant of planning
permission for development of land adjacent to St. Julians
Road and Cowgrove Road and the River Stour.
Following publication of
the footpath order representations were received objecting to the stopping-up
and diversion. In response to the objections received, officers have agreed
under delegated powers to withdraw the 11 June 2019 order and make a new order
proposing an amended route.
The amended route takes
into account some of the reasons for the objections, particularly concerns that
(under the 11 June order) users would have been required to walk about 200
meters along Cowgrove Road in order to gain access to
the proposed alternative footpath. The new order is illustrated on the attached
map, and would not require users to make a diversion along Cowgrove
Road. The new order also includes an additional, relatively minor change, to
provide for a more direct route to the proposed riverside footpath from Old
Road.
Decision Maker (Name and Title):
Anna Lee, Service
Manager for Development Management and Enforcement
Alternative options considered and rejected:
No alternative options considered.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/11/2019
Decision due: 1 Nov 2019 by Officer Delegated Decision
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Planning
Lead director: Executive Director, Place
Contact: Anna Lee, Service Manager for Development Management and Enforcement Email: anna.lee@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.