These are orders which have received objections and have subsequently been sent to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for determination.
Any queries relating to orders currently with the Secretary of State should be directed to The Planning Inspectorate.
Reference: RLB/PLA001/00979
The Orders were made by Dorset Council on 29 September 2023 and advertised on 05 October 2023. One objection to each order was received. The Council is supporting confirmation of the Orders.
Copies of the documents relating to these orders, as submitted to the Planning Inspectorate, are available below:
Document reference |
Description | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Not applicable | PINS Submission Letter | PINS submission letter |
| 2a | Copy of the diversion order and map | Document reference 2a |
| 2b | Copy of the extinguishment order and map | Document reference 2b |
| 3 | Extract from the definitive map and statement 1989 | Document reference 3 |
| 4 | Dispensation letter from Secretary of State | Document reference 4 |
| 5 | Statement of Case on which it is considered the Orders should be confirmed | Document reference 5 |
| 6 | Representations and Objections to the Orders (including supporters), along with a covering list of their names | Document reference 6 |
| 7 | Statement containing the OMAs comments on the objections | Document reference 7 |
| 8 | Copy of the notice publicising the Orders | Document reference 8 |
| 9 | Certificate that in accordance with the requirements of the Act, notices have been published, served and posted on site and at the local offices | Document reference 9 |
| 10 | Certificate that the necessary consultations have been carried out (other local authorities and statutory undertakers) | Document reference 10 |
| 11a | Copies of any consultation replies and the responses by the OMA for the diversion order | Document reference 11a |
| 11b | Copies of any consultation replies and the responses by the OMA for the extinguishment order | Document reference 11b |
| 12 | Name and address of every person notified under paragraph 3(2)(b)(i), (ii), and (iv) of Schedule 15 to the 1981 Act | Not applicable |
| 13 | Location map to enable the Inspector to locate the site | Document reference 13 |
| 14 | Health and Safety questionnaire | Document reference 14 |
| 15 | Landowner Permission letter | (to be added) |
| Appendix 1 - Order | Appendix 1 | |
| Appendix 2 - Photos | Appendix 2 | |
| Appendix 3 - Committee Report |
PINS Letter - re. part Footpath 79
PINS Letter - re. part Bridleway 80
Additional correspondence 7 April 2025
Submitted by: |
Submitted on: | Document: | |
|---|---|---|---|
Dominic Hazlehurst (Applicant) |
20 January 2026 | ||
| Supporting Images | |||
Mr Mark Oppe (Notified Party) |
27 January 2026 | ||
| Document List | |||
| Doc 1 - Press and papers | |||
| Doc - 2 Beaminster Town Council oppose letter 07-04-2025 | |||
| Doc 3 - Ecological report | |||
| Doc 4 - Email exchange 14-07-2022 | |||
| Photo List 27-01-2026 | |||
| Appendix (Photo 1 Point F) | |||
| Appendix (Photo 2 Point C) | |||
| Appendix (Photo 2 Point C Oct 2025) | |||
| Appendix (Photo 3 Point E) | |||
| Appendix (Photo 4 Point D) | |||
| Appendix (Photo 5 between Point B-M) | |||
| Appendix (Photo 14 B80 around Point O) | |||
| Appendix (Photo 15 B80 north of Buckham Down) | |||
Mr Richard Meatyard (Ramblers - Notified Party) |
07 January 2026 | ||
| Appendix A | |||
| Appendix B | |||
| Appendix C | |||
| Appendix D | |||
| Appendix E | |||
| Appendix F | |||
| Appendix G | |||
Dr Sam Rose (New Interested Party) |
18 December 2025 | Statement of Case | |
Ms Alice Wilson (New Interested Party) |
18 December 2025 | Statement of Case | |
Name Withheld (New Interested party) |
18 December 2025 | Statement of Case | |
Mr Bob Grave (Notified Party) |
18 December 2025 | Statement of Case | |
Mr Rowan Galvin-Wright (Notified Party) |
19 December 2025 | Statement of Case | |
Mr Robbie Roskell (Notified Party) |
19 December 2025 | Statement of Case | |
Mr Duncan Campbell (New Interested Party) |
22 December 2025 | Statement of Case | |
Mr James Bramble (New Interested Party) |
22 December 2025 | Statement of Case | |
Mr Oliver Hugh-Jones (New Interested Party) |
23 December 2025 | Statement of Case | |
Alex Pole and Louise Pole (New Interested Party) |
23 December 2025 | Statement of Case | |
Mr Stuart Hayball (New Interested Party) |
05 December 2025 | Statement of Case | |
Mr Richard Pinney (Notified Party) |
09 December 2025 | Statement of Case | |
Ms Martha Loewy (New Interested Party) |
05 January 2026 | Statement of Case | |
Mrs Kerry Noel (New Interested Party) |
06 January 2026 | Statement of Case | |
Ms Elizabeth Davenport (Notified Party) |
06 January 2026 | Statement of Case | |
Ms Hesther King (New Interested Party) |
06 January 2026 | Statement of Case | |
Mr Spencer Skinner (New Interested Party) |
06 January 2026 | Statement of Case | |
Mr Rufus Martin (New Interested Party) |
09 January 2026 | Statement of Case | |
Mr Steve & Ms Jane Biglin (New Interested Party) |
09 January 2026 | Statement of Case | |
Ms Binny Matthews (New Interested Party) |
12 January 2026 | Statement of Case | |
Landowner Response to Mark Oppe Statement of Case
Order Making Authority comments
PINS Order Decision 08 May 2026
Confirmation notice - part of Footpath 79 Extinguishment Order
Confirmation notice - part of Bridleway 80 Diversion Order
View a copy of the confirmed order (Extinguishment part Footpath 79)
View a copy of the confirmed order (Diversion part Bridleway 80)
The Order was made by Dorset Council 3 May 2019 and published on 23 May 2019. Eleven objections were received and are still outstanding.
Dorset Council supports the confirmation of the Order as made.
Copies of the documents relating to this order, as submitted to the Planning Inspectorate, are available below:
| Document Reference | Description | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Not applicable | PINS submission letter. | PINS Submission Letter |
| 2 | Copy of Order and associated maps. | Document Reference 2 |
| 3 | Extract from the Definitive Map and Statement (sealed and working copy). | Document Reference 3 |
| 4 | Order Making Authority's (OMA's) Statement of Case | Document Reference 4 |
| 5 | Representations and objections to the order and subsequent correspondence with a covering list of the names. |
Document Reference 5 |
| 6 | Statement containing the OMA’s comments on the objections. | Document Reference 6 |
| 7 | Dispensation from the Secretary of State. | Document Reference 7 |
| 8 | Copy of the notice publicising the order together with a copy of newspaper cutting(s). | Document Reference 8 |
| 9 | Certificate that, in accordance with the requirements of the Act, notices have been published, served and posted on site and at local offices. |
Document Reference 9 |
| 10 | Certificate that the necessary consultations have been carried out (other local authorities and statutory undertakers). |
Document Reference 10 |
| 11 | Copies of any consultation replies and the responses by the OMA. | Document Reference 11 |
| 12 | Name and address of every person notified under paragraph 1(3)(b)(i), (ii) and (iv) of Schedule 6 to the 1980 Act |
Not Applicable |
| 13 | Location map to enable the Inspector to locate the site. | Document Reference 13 |
| 14 | Health and Safety Questionnaire | Document Reference 14 |
| Appendix 1 | Photocopy of Order | Appendix 1 |
| Appendix 2 | Extract from the Definitive Map and Statement (sealed and working copy). | Appendix 2 |
| Appendix 3 | Photos of Site and Index | Appendix 3 |
| Appendix 4 | Committee Report and Minutes - redacted | Appendix 4 |
Notice of Order for Local Public Inquiry
Notice of Local Public Inquiry
PINS Letter - 04 June 2026 - to Ms Rebecca Buck (OMA) Enclosing Objectors Statement Of Case
PINS letter - 23 July 2026 to Ms Rebecca Buck (OMA) acknowledging DC Proof of Evidence
Dorset Council Proof of Evidence
PINS Order Decision 14 August 2026
