Decision details

The report sought a decision on whether to make a legal order to divert Footpath No. 94 (Byfleet).  The officer’s recommendation was that no order be made on the grounds that it was not expedient to divert the way in the interests of the public

The Local Committee (Woking) resolved that:

A diversion order is made under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 to divert Public Footpath No. 94 (Byfleet) as shown on Drawing No. 3/1/179/H3A. If objections are made and maintained to the Order, the matter shall be referred to the Secretary of State for determination.

Reason for decision:

Having listened to the arguments both for and against, members took the view that the diversion was in the public interest as the new route was less flooded and more accessible.  The vote for this was unanimous.