Agenda and minutes

There were no declarations of interest made by Members.

We received a report and presentation from the Principle Officer, Countrywide Access and Definitive Map Officer in order for Members to consider, under Section 53(3)(c)(ii) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, if the route A-C shown on the consultation plan (Appendix 1), in the community of Trellech, Llandogo (location plan Appendix 2), recorded on the Definitive Map & Statement as one type of way should in fact be recorded as a different type of way.

Following the presentation Members were invited to discuss and comment, during which time the following points were noted:

Members commended officers on an excellent, clear and detailed presentation, which had provided them with sufficient detail to reach their conclusions.

It was confirmed that with regards to access to private residences, where they were declared formally as a footpath, vehicles could still be used.

A Member asked if a public survey had been carried out.  In response we heard that two consultations had been carried out in the area, but there had been no real feedback on usage.

We noted there was still utility access.

For clarification officers explained that a footpath was for foot only, whereas a restricted byway was for use by foot, bicycle, horse and horse and cart.

The Chair advised Members that the recommendation in the report stated:

That the Rights of Way Advisory Panel (RWAP) advise the Cabinet Member for

Community Development to make a Modification Order (under Section 53(3)(c)(ii) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981) to classify the cart road bridleways 20, 21, 22 and 23 and restricted byway 24 as footpaths and to confirm or seek confirmation of the Order. The details of the case are included in the Reports (Appendix 3) as part of the background papers.

Upon taking into account the evidence presented, Members unanimously agreed to approve the recommendation.

We noted the date and time of the next meeting as Tuesday 19^th July 2016 at 10.00am.

County Councillors J. Prosser and M. Hickman issued apologies for the meeting.