Reason(s)
for Decisions:
(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) Accordingly, the
absence of objections may be taken as acceptance that the proposed new route is
expedient and therefore Dorset Council can itself confirm the order.
Before confirming a public
path creation, diversion or extinguishment order a council or the Secretary of
State must have regard to any material provision of a rights of way improvement
plan prepared by the local highway authority. Dorset’s Rights of Way
Improvement Plan sets out a strategy for improving its network of Public Rights
of Way, wider access and outdoor public space.
Alternative
options considered and rejected:
No. Current route
obstructed by deer grids and closed by temporary Traffic Regulation Order. Proposed new route already in use by the
public.
A
full consultation was carried out in November / December 2019
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: South East Purbeck; West Purbeck;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/01/2020
Decision due: 16 Dec 2019 by Officer Delegated Decision
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Culture and Communities
Lead director: Executive Director, Place
Contact: Vanessa Penny, Definitive Map Team Manager Email: Vanessa.penny@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.