Issue - meetings

To consider the application for a Map Modification Order to add a Byway Open to all Traffic (BOAT) between Thames Street and the River Thames, Sunbury to the Surrey County Council Definitive Map and Statement (DMS).

The Local Committee (Spelthorne) resolved to AGREE that:

(i)                 Public Footpath rights are recognised over A – B – C, B – E  & D – E – F on Drg. No. 3/1/86/H16 and that a MMO under sections 53 and 57 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 be made to modify the Definitive Map and Statement. The routes will be known as Public Footpaths nos.83, 84 and 85 Sunbury.

(ii)               If objections are maintained to such an order, it will be submitted to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation.

The Chairmen stated that no one had registered with the Community Partnership and Committee Officer to speak for or against the proposed order.

The Chairman welcomed Daniel Williams, SCC Countryside Access Officer, who presented the report.  Daniel confirmed that any private rights of access that residents may have will not be affected by this order.  He also confirmed that the Council has no duty to maintain the route added to the definitive map in this way.  This would remain with the landowner.

All Local Committee members present voted and the vote was unanimous.

The Local Committee (Spelthorne) resolved to AGREE that:

(i)                 Public Footpath rights are recognised over A – B – C, B – E  & D – E – F on Drg. No. 3/1/86/H16 and that a MMO under sections 53 and 57 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 be made to modify the Definitive Map and Statement. The routes will be known as Public Footpaths nos.83, 84 and 85 Sunbury.

(ii)               If objections are maintained to such an order, it will be submitted to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation.