Decision details

Date of Decision:

25 April 2024

Title:

Application for a Definitive Map Modification Order - Claim for Public Footpath at Brookhouse, Parish of Laughton-en-le-Morthen.

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Sam Barstow, Assistant Director, Community Safety & Street Scene

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

As per the Regeneration and Environment sub scheme of delegation, the Assistant Director is authorised to discharge the relevant aspects of the:

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

Brief Description of Decision:

The Council has considered all the evidence available in relation to a claim to add a path at Brookhouse to the Definitive Map made by a member of the public. Following due process officers have recommended that based on the evidence found the council should make a Definitive Map Modification Order to add the route to the Definitive Map.

Reasons for the Decision:

To ensure the Council complies with its statutory duties relating to the Definitive Map.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

If, considering the weight of evidence it has found the council rejected the request to make a Definitive Map Modification Order, the applicant has a right of appeal to the Secretary of State who would question why the authority has not followed due process and legal precedent in making its decision. The Secretary of State has the power to instruct the council to make an order.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Executive Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

None.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

N/A

Reports or parts of reports considered

Due legal process has been followed.