Issue - meetings

This report seeks a decision to reject an application to divert Public Footpath No. 206 Albury, in light of the objections received.

The Local Committee (Guildford) agreed:

The application from the owners of ‘Mardons’ to divert Public Footpath No. 206, Albury as shown on  Drg. No. 3/1/52/ H31a is refused.

Reasons

Members agreed that the criteria for making a diversion order had not been met.

The report was presented by the Senior Countryside Access Officer.

The application under consideration was to divert a Public Right of Way (PROW). The committee heard that the recommendation to refuse the application was based upon the argument that the diversion would be for the convenience of the landowner only and not in the interests of the rights of way network.

Mrs S Darling spoke in objection against the diversion. Mr A Wreford as applicant spoke in support.

The local member agreed with the officer recommendation. It was observed that although both sides of the argument had been well presented, it would be likely that the objectors would appeal and that the use of public funds for this purpose would not be justified in the public interest.

There were 16 votes in favour of the recommendation not to allow the application and 1 abstention.

The Local Committee (Guildford) agreed:

The application from the owners of ‘Mardons’ to divert Public Footpath No. 206, Albury as shown on  Drg. No. 3/1/52/ H31a is refused.

Reasons

Members agreed that the criteria for making a diversion order had not been met.