Decision

The Director of Place and Economy has decided to transfer a strip of land to Devon County Council for the creation of a shared footpath/cycleway in Cullompton.

Analysis

outcome: The outcome of the decision is to enter a licence followed by a Deed of Dedication to transfer the land to Devon County Council.

summary: The decision involves transferring a strip of land owned by MDDC to Devon County Council for the creation of a shared footpath/cycleway as part of the Cullompton Town Centre Relief Road.

topline: The Director of Place and Economy has decided to transfer a strip of land to Devon County Council for the creation of a shared footpath/cycleway in Cullompton.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the transfer of land and potential changes to the local area, which could impact stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["MDDC", "Devon County Council", "Local residents", "Cyclists", "Pedestrians"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.middevon.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1433

Decision Maker: Director of Place and Economy

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To enter a licence followed by a Deed of Dedication to transfer a strip of land owned by MDDC along Meadow Lane in Cullompton to Devon County Council to become highway, as part of the Cullompton Town Centre Relief Road.  

Content: To enter a licence followed by a Deed of Dedication to transfer a strip of land owned by MDDC along Meadow Lane in Cullompton to Devon County Council to become highway, as part of the Cullompton Town Centre Relief Road.   The land is required to undertake highway improvements and extend the existing highway to create a shared footpath/cycleway as part of the Cullompton Town Centre Relief Road.  

Date of Decision: July 29, 2026