Decision details

Purpose of report: Report seeks to determine whether or not to make a Definitive Map Modification Order to add Grane Lane to the Definitive Map and Statement. If it is determined that there is enough evidence to suggests public rights are reasonably alleged to subsist then a DMMO would be made. If no objections are received to the Order the lane would be added to the Definitive Map by end of the March 2010.

Members are asked to: Report will ask members to consider 2 options available.

Option B: 

a)   Grant authorisation to make a Definitive Map Modification Order to add the Footpath shown on Plan 1 to the Definitive Map;

b) If no objections are received or any objections that are received are subsequently withdrawn the Order, made in accordance with a) above, be confirmed; or,

c)   If objections are received and are not subsequently withdrawn, the Order be referred to the Secretary of State for determination.

d)   If the Order is confirmed the route be added to the List of Streets Maintainable at Public Expense and maintained in accordance with its status.

RESOLVED:             That the Executive Member authorises the making of a Definitive Map Modification Order to add Grange Lane to the Definitive Map as described in Option B in the Officer report.

REASON:                  Evidence shows that at a minimum, Public Footpath rights are reasonably alleged to subsist.