The committee is asked to consider whether to register the land which is the subject of these applications as Village Green.
Minutes:
Officers:
Daniel Williams, Senior Countryside Access Officer (Legal Definition)
Judith Shephard, Senior Lawyer
Officer Introduction:
Key points raised during the discussion:
1. The Chairman thanked officers for the thorough overview of the report.
2. Cllr Mallett stated that he lived within the vicinity of the site between 1962 and 1965. The Member further noted the history of the application and that a public enquiry had taken place. Cllr Mallett added that having considered the report he was satisfied with the decisions that had been recommended.
3. A Member asked for clarification on who would be responsible for the maintenance of the site if the applications were approved. The officer stated that, from the point of view of the County Council Commons Registration Authority, the purpose was to record the rights and did not place any kind of duty upon the council for maintenance of the site. Members further noted that the responsibility of maintenance would remain with the landowner.
4. A Member stated that it was a very complicated subject and that officers had done an excellent job of explaining the context. Members further noted that a registration of a town and village green had no impact on land ownership.
5. The Chairman moved the three recommendations which were unanimously agreed.
Actions / Further information to be provided:
None.
Resolved:
The Planning and Regulatory Committee agreed:
i. That the land in Application 1882 is amended as set out in paragraph 7.10; and
ii. that the land in amended Application 1882 is registered as a TVG in accordance with section 15(2) of the Commons Act 2006 for the reasons given in the Inspector’s Report.
iii. That Application 1880 should be treated as withdrawn.
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