Decision
Analysis
outcome: The application was refused and a Legal Event Modification Order was agreed upon.
summary: The decision involved considering an application to add a public footpath to the Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way.
topline: The Highways and Transport Committee has decided to refuse an application to add a public footpath to the Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves public rights over a specific route and potential impact on the community.
affected_stakeholders: ["Disley Parish Council", "Cheshire East Borough Council", "Local residents"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://moderngov.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ecminutes/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3120
Decision Maker:
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: The Committee considered a report which outlined the consideration of an application, reference MA-5- 246 (“the Application”) made in 2010 by the Disley Parish Council under the provisions of schedule 14 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (the “1981 Act”). The application sought to add a public footpath to the Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way (the “DM”). The route commenced on Market Road (A6) leading to the boundary of land owned by Cheshire East Borough Council (“CEC”) and currently used as the Disley Community Centre Car Park. The committee considered the application and evidence as set out within the officer report. RESOLVED: (Unanimously) That the Highways and Transport Committee 1. Refuse the Application MA-5-246 on the basis that public rights are already recognised over the route shown between points A and B on plan WCA/047 2. Agree that a “Legal Event” Modification Order be made under section 53 (2) (a) of the 1981 Act
Date of Decision: November 21, 2024