Public Path Creation Order

Published: 28 May 2024

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

Highways Act 1980

Central Bedfordshire Council

Notice of Making of Public Path Order

 

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL (ARLESEY: BRIDLEWAY NO 14 AND STOTFOLD: BRIDLEWAY NO 33) PUBLIC PATH CREATION ORDER 2024public path Order

supporting statement

INTRODUCTION

The Definitive Map and Statement records the existence and route of any rights of way that exist over a parcel of land. The Map and Statement provides conclusive evidence of the existence of public rights of way and are very important for the landowner and users as a record of where the public has a right to walk, ride horses and drive vehicles.

Highways Act 1980 Orders

The power for the Council to make an order for the creation of a public footpath or bridleway is contained in Section 26 of the Highways Act 1980. Before making an order the Council must be satisfied that it is expedient to do so having regard to the extent that the path or way would add to the convenience or enjoyment of a substantial section of the public or to the convenience of persons resident in the area. The Council must also have regard to the effect the creation of the path or way would have on the rights of persons interested in the land.

CREATION Order

This creation order has been made by Central Bedfordshire Council because it will enable members of the public to lawfully use the tracks laid out on the ground to provide links as a part of the Etonbury Green Wheel scheme linking to both the school and relief road bridge. Users will be able to go on foot, horseback and by bicycle and they will make available a greater length of off road routes for the public to use.

OBJECTING TO THE ORDER

Objections or representations relating to the order must be made in writing by the date stated in the Public Notice to: Asset Intelligence Team Leader, Highways, Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Chicksands, Shefford, SG17 5QT.

This Council is willing to discuss the concerns of anyone considering objecting or making representations relating to the order. Please telephone number 0300 300 5122 or e-mail clare.wild@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk .

WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT

If there are no objections to the order, or if all objections are withdrawn, this Council will confirm the order at which point the Order will come into operation.

If objections are made and these are not withdrawn, this Council will forward the order to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, who will appoint an independent Inspector to consider the evidence and hear the objections, normally by means of an exchange of written representations or by holding a local hearing or public inquiry. Objectors to the order will be given the chance to put their case at an inquiry or hearing and will be able to cross-examine any witnesses produced by this Council. The inspector may then decide to confirm the order, with or without modifications, or may decide that they should not be confirmed.

ThIS order haS no effect until and unless confirmed.

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