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: PMH/DC/T339/PINS1
The Order was made by Dorset Council on 6 March 2020 and advertised by Dorset Council on 6 August 2020. Two objections were outstanding.
The interim decision is that The Order is proposed for confirmation subject to the modifications set out below in the Formal Decision.
Copies of the documents relating to this order, as submitted to the Planning Inspectorate, are available below:
| Document Reference | Description | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | PINS submission letter | PINS submission letter |
| 2 | Two copies of the order and associated maps | Document Reference 2 |
| 3 | Extract from the definitive map and statement | |
| 4 | Statement of Case | |
| 5 | Representations and objections to the order (including supporters), along with a covering list of their names | |
| 6 | Statement containing the Council’s comments on the objections | |
| 7 | A copy of the Secretary of States’ dispensation letter | Document Reference 7 |
| 8 | Copy of the notice publicising the order together with a copy of newspaper cutting(s) | |
| 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 |
| 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 3(2)(b)(i),(ii) and(iv) of Schedule 15 to the 1981 Act | n/a |
| 13 | Location map to enable the Inspector to locate the site | Document Reference 13 |
| 14 | Landowners Written Permission | Document Reference 14 |
| 15 | Health and Safety Questionnaire | Document Reference 15 |
| 16 | User Evidence Forms (UEF) |
View the Objector's Statement of Case
View Piddle Valley Parish Council's Statement of Case
View the Interim Decision Notice
Appendices to Statement of Case
Gas Infrastructure plan to go with objection to order
Withdrawal of Objection Letter SGN 10/10/23
The Order was made by Dorset Council on 28 April 2023 and advertised by Dorset Council on 25 May 2023. One objection was received. The Council is supporting confirmation of the Order.
Copies of the documents relating to this Order, as submitted to the Planning Inspectorate, are available below:
Documents relating to this Order
|
Document Reference |
Description | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | PINS submission letter | PINS submission letter |
| 1 | Order | Document Reference 1 |
| 2 | Extract from Definitive Map and Statement | Document Reference 2 |
| 3 | Statement of Case | Document Reference 3 |
| 4 | Representations and objections to the Order | Document Reference 4 |
| 5 | Comments on objections | Document Reference 5 |
| 6 | Notices | Document Reference 6 |
| 7 | Notice certification | Document Reference 7 |
| 8 | Consultation certification | Document Reference 8 |
| 9 | Consultation responses and Dorset Council responses | Document Reference 9 |
| 10 | Address list | Document Reference 10 |
| 11 | Location map | Document Reference 11 |
| 12 | TBA | TBA |
| 13 | Health and Safety questionnaire | Document Reference 13 |
| Appendix 1 | Appendix 1 | |
| Appendix 2 | Appendix 2 | |
| Appendix 3 | Photos of site | Appendix 3 |
| Appendix 4 | Delegated powers report | Appendix 4 |
Reference: PMH/DC/T354/PINS1
The Order was made by Dorset Council on 24 January 2020 and advertised by Dorset Council on 6 February 2020. Three objections were outstanding.
The interim decision is that The Order is proposed for confirmation subject to the modifications set out below in the Formal Decision.
Copies of the documents relating to this order, as submitted to the Planning Inspectorate, are available below:
| Document Reference | Description | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | PINS submission letter | PINS submission letter |
| 2 | Two copies of the order and associated maps | Document Reference 2 |
| 3 | Extract from the definitive map and statement | Document Reference 3 |
| 4 | Statement of Case | |
| 5 | Representations and objections to the order (including supporters), along with a covering list of their names | Document Reference 5 |
| 6 | Statement containing the Council’s comments on the objections | |
| 7 | A copy of the Secretary of States’ dispensation letter | 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 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 |
| 11 | Copies of any consultation replies and the responses by the OMA | |
| 12 | Name and address of every person notified under paragraph 3(2)(b)(i),(ii) and (iv) of Schedule 15 to the 1981 Act | n/a |
| 13 | Location map to enable the Inspector to locate the site | Document Reference 13 |
| 14 | Landowners Written Permission | Document Reference 14 |
| 15 | Health and Safety Questionnaire | Document Reference 15 |
| 16 | User Evidence Forms |
View the Applicant's statement of case
View the Objector's (1) statement of case
View the Objector's (2) statement of case
View the Objector's (3) statement of case
Notice is hereby given that the above referenced Order has been submitted to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for determination. An Inspector will be appointed by the Secretary of State to determine the Order.
The start date for the above Order is 20 September 2022.
Consideration of the Order will take the form of exchanges of statements of case and comments on statements of case.
The effect of the Order, if confirmed without modifications, will be to modify the definitive map and statement by adding a Byway Open to All Traffic and upgrading Bridleway 35 to a Byway Open to All Traffic in the parish of Beaminster as follows:
Byway Open to All Traffic, Beaminster (To be numbered Byway 97, Beaminster): From its junction with the C67 Road at Whitesheet Hill, opposite Bridleways 10 and 17at ST 49560299, east southeast along a stone/earth surfaced track (known as Crabb’s Barn Lane) hedged on both sides, to its junction with Footpath 28 at ST50060270 and continuing east south east along the track to its junction with Bridleway 84 and the current Bridleway 35 at ST 50150264. Width: 9.14 metres (30feet) (as indicated in the Beaminster Inclosure Award 1809).
Bridleway 35, Beaminster to be upgraded to Byway Open to All Traffic (To be renumbered as part of Byway 97, Beaminster): From its junction with Bridleway 84 at ST 50150264, south east along an earth surfaced track, hedged on the eastern side and fenced on the western side, to its junction with Bridleway 33 and the access road to Higher Langdon Farm at ST50480216. Width: 5 metres.
Byway Open to All Traffic, Beaminster (To be numbered as part of Byway 97, Beaminster):
From its junction with the current route of Bridleway 35 (to be upgraded) and Bridleway 33 at ST 50480216, south east along a tarmac surfaced road, hedged on the eastern side and fenced on the western side, to its junction with Bridleway 34 at ST 50520206 and continuing south south east (via ST 50560196), hedged on both sides to its junction with the D11205 Road at the Corscombe parish boundary at ST50680165. Width: 5 metres, except for 8 metres at ST 50560196.
Any queries relating to this Order should be referred to Helen Sparks at The Planning Inspectorate, Rights of Way Section, Room 3/A Eagle Wing, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 6PN. Telephone: 0303 444 5646. Email: helen.sparks@planninginspectorate.gov.uk Please quote reference number ROW/3278538 on all correspondence.
Any person wishing to view the statements of case and other documents relating to
this Order may do so by accessing the Link to Dorset Council’s website. If there are any queries, please contact Vanessa Penny, Definitive Map Team Manager. E-mail: vanessa.penny@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk Telephone Number: 01305 224719.
View the Interim Order Decision
Notice is hereby given pursuant to paragraph 8(2) of Schedule 15 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 that the Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to determine the Dorset Council (A Byway Open to All Traffic, Beaminster at Crabb’s Barn Lane) Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2020 proposes to modify the Order by providing for the following modifications:
• Delete the text after “From its junction with the C67 Road at Whitesheet Hill, opposite Bridleways 10 and 17 at point C (ST 49560299), east south east along a stone/earth surfaced track (known as Crabb’s Barn Lane) hedged on both sides, to its junction with Footpath 28 at point D (ST 50060270) and continuing east south east along the track to its junction with Bridleway 84 and the current Bridleway 35 at point E (ST 50150264). Width: 9.14 metres (30 feet) (as indicated in the Beaminster Inclosure Award 1809).” in Part I of the Order Schedule.
• Delete the text after “Add:” in Part II of the Order Schedule and insert: “From: ST 49560299 To: ST 50150264
From its junction with the C67 Road at Whitesheet Hill, opposite Bridleways 10 and 17, east south east along a stone/earth surfaced track (known as Crabb’s Barn Lane) hedged on both sides, to its junction with Footpath 28 at ST 50060270 and continuing east south east to its junction with Bridleway 84 at ST 50150264.”
• On the Order plan delete the section of the proposed byway open to all traffic between points E-F-G-H-I.
• In the key to the Order plan delete the letters F, G, H and I beneath the text “Proposed Byway Open to All Traffic”
A copy of the Order as submitted and a copy of the Order showing the proposed modifications together with the Inspector's Order decision dated 27 July 2023 have been deposited at County Hall reception - Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, DT1 1XJ and may be inspected free of charge during normal working hours.
Any representation or objection with respect to the proposed modifications may be sent to Helen Sparks by email: helen.sparks@planninginspectorate.gov.uk quoting reference number ROW/3278538 on all correspondence between 21 September 2023 and 19 October 2023 and should state the grounds on which it is made. Alternatively, this may be sent in writing to Rights of Way Section, Room 3/A, Eagle Wing, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 6PN. It should be noted that any such representation or objection may be made available for viewing by interested parties at the council offices on request.
Dated: 21 September 2023
View a copy of the proposed modified order
Objection to Interim Decision (19.10.23)
Registrar's Letter - 5 Nov 2019
Index of Appendices to Statement of Case as Supplemented by Objection
Notice is hereby given that the above referenced Order has been submitted to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for determination. Following an earlier exchange of written representations, the Inspector appointed to determine the Order issued a letter in which he proposed to make modifications to the Order as drafted. Following advertisement of those proposals objections/representations have been received.
The start date for the above Order is 12 March 2024.
Consideration of the Order will take the form of exchanges of statements of case and comments on statements of case which contain evidence in respect of the modified part of the Order and evidence relating to the application to upgrade Bridleway 17 Beaminster to a Byway Open to All Traffic. In that respect, please provide any additional evidence and submissions as to the claim to upgrade Bridleway 17 Beaminster to Byway Open to All Traffic status.
The effect of the Order, if confirmed without modifications will be to modify the definitive map and statement by adding a Byway Open to All Traffic and upgrading Bridleway 35 to a Byway Open to All Traffic in the parish of Beaminster as follows:
Byway Open to All Traffic, Beaminster:
(To be numbered Byway 97, Beaminster)
From its junction with the C67 Road at Whitesheet Hill, opposite Bridleways 10 and 17 at ST 49560299, east south east along a stone/earth surfaced track (known as Crabb’s Barn Lane) hedged on both sides, to its junction with Footpath 28 at ST 50060270 and continuing east south east along the track to its junction with Bridleway 84 and the current Bridleway 35 at ST 50150264. Width: 9.14 metres (30 feet) (as indicated in the Beaminster Inclosure Award 1809).
Bridleway 35, Beaminster to be upgraded to Byway Open to All Traffic:
(To be renumbered as part of Byway 97, Beaminster)
From its junction with Bridleway 84 at ST 50150264, south east along an earth surfaced track, hedged on the eastern side and fenced on the western side, to its junction with Bridleway 33 and the access road to Higher Langdon Farm at ST 50480216. Width: 5 metres.
Byway Open to All Traffic, Beaminster:
(To be numbered as part of Byway 97, Beaminster)
From its junction with the current route of Bridleway 35 (to be upgraded) and Bridleway 33 at ST 50480216, south east along a tarmac surfaced road, hedged on the eastern side and fenced on the western side, to its junction with Bridleway 34 at ST 50520206 and continuing south south east (via ST 50560196), hedged on both sides to its junction with the D11205 Road at the Corscombe parish boundary at ST 50680165. Width: 5 metres, except for 8 metres at ST 50560196.
The effect of the proposed modifications would be to modify the Order by providing for the following modifications:
• Delete the text after “From its junction with the C67 Road at Whitesheet Hill, opposite Bridleways 10 and 17 at point C (ST 49560299), east south east along a stone/earth surfaced track (known as Crabb’s Barn Lane) hedged on both sides, to its junction with Footpath 28 at point D (ST 50060270) and continuing east south east along the track to its junction with Bridleway 84 and the current Bridleway 35 at point E (ST 50150264). Width: 9.14 metres (30 feet) (as indicated in the Beaminster Inclosure Award 1809).” in Part I of the Order Schedule.
• Delete the text after “Add:” in Part II of the Order Schedule and insert:
“From: ST 49560299 To: ST 50150264
From its junction with the C67 Road at Whitesheet Hill, opposite Bridleways 10 and 17, east south east along a stone/earth surfaced track (known as Crabb’s Barn Lane) hedged on both sides, to its junction with Footpath 28 at ST 50060270 and continuing east south east to its junction with Bridleway 84 at ST 50150264.”
• On the Order plan delete the section of the proposed byway open to all traffic between points E-F-G-H-I.
• In the key to the Order plan delete the letters F, G, H and I beneath the text “Proposed Byway Open to All Traffic”
Any queries relating to this Order should be referred to Helen Sparks by email: helen.sparks@planninginspectorate.gov.uk quoting reference number ROW/3278538M1 on all correspondence. Alternatively, queries may be sent in writing to The Planning Inspectorate, Rights of Way Section, Room 3/A Eagle Wing, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 6PN. Telephone: 0303 444 5646.
Any person wishing to view the statements of case and other documents relating to this Order may do so via the website address https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/countryside-coast-parks/rightsof-way/definitive-map-and-statement/orders-with-the-secretary-ofstate-for-determination The Council contact is Ms Vanessa Penny, Definitive Map Team Manager, Definitive Map Team, Economic Growth and Infrastructure, Dorset Council. Telephone: 01305 224719. If there are any queries, please E-mail if possible: Vanessa.penny@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.
Within 8 weeks of the start date [by 7 May 2024]
The Order Making Authority, the applicant and everyone who has made an objection or representation following the proposed modifications or any other written representation or any other person wishing to make representations in writing must ensure their statement of case is received by the Secretary of State. As soon as possible after receiving it the Secretary of State will send a full copy to the Authority. Copies (excluding copies of any supporting documents - these will be available to view at the Authority’s offices) will also be sent to everyone who has made an objection or representation following the proposed modifications, the applicant and any other person who has previously written to us in respect of the Order.
Within 14 weeks of the start date [by 18 June 2024]
Everyone who has made an objection or representation following the proposed modifications, the Authority, the applicant (if applicable) and anyone who has written to us in respect of the Order must ensure their comments on any or every other statement of case is received by the Secretary of State. As soon as possible after the above date, the Secretary of State will send copies of the comments received to everyone else.
In fairness to the other parties everyone should keep to the timetable to ensure that statements of case and comments are received on time.
All parties must keep to the timetable set out above and ensure that statements of case are received by the Secretary of State on time. Late documents will be returned.
We cannot accept any inflammatory, discriminatory or abusive comments. Any documents containing such comments will be returned.
View PINS letter 07 March 2024
The Order was sealed by Dorset County Council on 29 August 2014 and published on 25 September 2014. One objection is outstanding.
Following a decision of the former sovereign Council, Dorset County Council’s Roads and Rights of Way Committee on the 16 January 2014 and the Regulatory Committee on the 29 January 2015, the Council is in support of the confirmation of the Order.
Copies of the documents relating to this order, as submitted to the Planning Inspectorate, are available below:
| Document Reference | Description | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | PINS submission letter | PINS submission letter |
| 1 | Signed/sealed order in duplicate | Document Reference 1 |
| 3 | Extract from the definitive map and statement | Document Reference 3 |
| 4 | Statement of grounds which explains why the Council is in support of the order, which includes the Council’s comments on the objections raised | |
| 5 | Representations and objections to the order (including supporters), along with a covering list of their names | Document Reference 5 |
| 6 | A copy of the Application and supporting documents | Document Reference 6 |
| 7 | Copy of the notice publicising the order together with a copy of newspaper cutting(s) | Document Reference 7 |
| 8 | 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 8 |
| 10 | Copies of any consultation replies and the responses by the OMA | Document Reference 10 |
Dorset Council letter 15 Dec 2023
Response to Ramblers SOC - Dec 2023
PINS Decision Letter 13 Feb 2024
The Order was made by Dorset County Council on 14th November 2014 and advertised on 4 December 2014. Three objections were received. Dorset Council are supporting confirmation of the Order.
The order was confirmed on 6th November 2023, copies of the documents are available below.
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council
County of Dorset Definitive Map and Statement of Rights of Way
Dorset County Council (Part of Footpath 48, Thorncombe)
Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2014
On 6 November 2023 an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs confirmed (without modification) the above-named order as unopposed.
The effect of the order as confirmed will modify the definitive map and statement for the area by:
Deleting from them part of Footpath 48, Thorncombe - From the unaffected part of Footpath 48, south of Yawling’s Farm at ST 34920215, a grassed surface, generally south west across fields, then south south west across a pond and through outbuildings to its junction with Bridleway 52 at ST 34560183. (No recorded width).
Adding to them part of Footpath 48, Thorncombe - From the unaffected part of Footpath 48, south of Yawling’s Farm at ST 34920215, a grassed surface, south for a distance of 28 metres to the next field boundary at ST 34920212 then south west across the field to a stream at ST 34690189, across the stream and continue south west up a bank and through a small area of trees to ST 34880189. Continue south west across the field to the north western field boundary, east north east of New House Farm at ST 34630183, then south west and west through a garden passing to the north of New House Farm to its junction with Bridleway 52 at ST 34550181. Width: 1.5 metres.
A copy of the order as confirmed and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
The order came into effect on 6 November 2023. If any person aggrieved by the Order desires to question its validity or that of any provision contained in it on the grounds that it is not within the powers of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, or on the grounds that any requirement of the Act or of any regulation made under it has not been complied with in relation to the confirmation of the Order, you may within six weeks from 14 December 2023, make an application to the High Court.
Dated: 14 December 2023
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Copy of High Court Leaflet, RoW
The Order was made by Dorset County Council on 3 June 2011 and advertised by Dorset County Council on 16 June 2011. One objection was received. The Council is supporting confirmation of the Order.
Copies of the documents relating to this order, as submitted to the Planning Inspectorate, are available below:
| Document Reference | Description | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | PINS submission letter | PINS submission letter |
| 2 |
Three copies of the order and associated maps |
Document Reference 2 |
| 3 |
Extract from the definitive map |
Document Reference 3 |
| 4 |
User Evidence Forms |
Document Reference 4 |
| 5 |
Statement of Case on which it is considered the order should be confirmed |
|
| 6 |
Representations and objections to the order (including supporters), along with a covering list of their names |
Document Reference 6 |
| 7 |
Statement containing the OMA’s comments on the objections |
|
| 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 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 |
| 11 |
Copies of any consultation replies and the responses by the OMA |
Document Reference 11 |
Letter from PINS explaining stance on Claypits Lane procedure Letter from PINS re stance 30 March 2023
Letter from PINS confirming written representation procedure
Notice is hereby given that the above referenced Order has been submitted to the
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for determination. An
Inspector will be appointed by the Secretary of State to determine the Order.
The start date for the above Order is 28 June 2023.
Consideration of the Order will take the form of exchanges of statements of case and
comments on statements of case.
The effect of the Order, if confirmed without modifications, will be to modify the definitive map and statement for the area by upgrading:
Bridleway 9, Winfrith Newburgh (to become Restricted Byway 91 Winfrith Newburgh) From its junction with the unclassified road east of the village of Winfrith Newburgh at Claypits Farm at SY 81478480, east along Claypits Lane, an unsurfaced double hedged lane, to SY 81648481 and then east with a grassed surface along the northern side of the field boundary to SY 81748482 and across the open field to SY 82088482. Continue east along an unsurfaced double hedged lane, passing through Newburgh Dairy, to the parish boundary with Coombe Keynes at SY 82758477. The width of the restricted byway varies: SY 81478480 - 4 metres, widening to 4.3 metres at SY 81648481. Between SY 81648481 and SY 81748482 and SY 82088482 - 4 metres. SY 82088482 - 6 metres. Between SY 82088482 and SY 82758477 - 4.6 metres. SY 82758477 - 5 metres.
Part of Bridleway 5, Coombe Keynes (to become Restricted Byway 61 Coombe Keynes) From its junction with the Winfrith Newburgh Parish boundary at SY 82758477, east with a grassed surface, on the southern side of the northern field boundary to the western edge of Coombe Wood at SY 83158485. The width of the restricted byway varies: SY 82758477 - 5 metres, between SY 82758477 and SY 83158485 - 4 metres, SY 83158485 - 3.1 metres.
Any queries relating to this Order should be referred to Helen Sparks at The Planning Inspectorate, Rights of Way Section, Room 3/A Eagle Wing, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 6PN. Telephone: 0303 444 5646. Email:
helen.sparks@planninginspectorate.gov.uk Please quote reference number ROW/3289783 on all correspondence.
Any person wishing to view the statements of case and other documents relating to this Order may do so by appointment at County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1XJ or can be viewed on the Council’s website. The relevant officer for this matter if there are any queries is Vanessa Penny, Definitive Map Manager Telephone Number: (01305) 224719.
View the objector's statement of case
View the OMA's comments on the statement of case
PINS Interim Order decision letter
The Order was made by Dorset Council on 12 March 2021 and advertised on 1 April 2021. Two objections were received. The Council requests that an Inspector considers the Order for confirmation. The Council are supporting confirmation of the Order.
Copies of the documents relating to this order, as submitted to the Planning Inspectorate, are available below:
|
Document Reference |
Description | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | PINS submission letter | PINS submission letter |
| 2 | Three copies of the order and associated maps | Document Reference 2 |
| 3 | Extract from the definitive map | Document Reference 3 |
| 4 Superceded | Statement of Case on which it is considered the order should be confirmed (Superceded July 2023) | Document Reference 4 |
| 4 Amended | Statement of Case on which it is considered the order should be confirmed (Amended July 2023) | Document Reference 4 Amended |
| 5 | Representations and objections to the order (including supporters), along with a covering list of their names | Document Reference 5 |
| 6 | Statement containing the OMA’s comments on the objections | Document Reference 6 |
| 7 | Copy of the notice publicising the order together with a copy of newspaper cutting(s) | Document Reference 7 |
| 8 | 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 8 |
| 9 | Certificate that the necessary consultations have been carried out (other local authorities and statutory undertakers) | Document Reference 9 |
| 10 | Copies of any consultation replies and the responses by the OMA | Document Reference 10 |
| 11 | Name and address of every person notified under paragraph 3(2)(b)(i), (ii) and (iv) of Schedule 15 to the 1981 Act | n/a |
| 12 | Location map to enable the Inspector to locate the site | Document Reference 12 |
| 13 | Health and Safety Questionnaire | Document Reference 13 |
| 14 | Dispensation Letter | Document Reference 14 |
Notice is hereby given that the above referenced Order has been submitted to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for determination. An Inspector will be appointed by the Secretary of State to determine the Order.
The start date for the above Order is 2 May 2023.
Consideration of the Order will take the form of exchanges of statements of case and comments on statements of case.
The effect of the Order, if confirmed without modifications, will be to modify the definitive map and statement by upgrading part of Footpath 11, Batcombe, adding a byway open to all traffic in Batcombe and upgrading Bridleway 59, Leigh to a Byway Open to All Traffic (one continuous route) at Bailey Drove as follows:
Part of Footpath 11, Batcombe (to be renumbered as part of Byway 25, Batcombe): From its junction with the County Road D20570 south south east of Scotley Farm at ST 61250521 north east along the route known as Bailey Drove to its junction with the unaffected part of Footpath 11 at ST 61310529. Width: 13 metres at ST 61250521 narrowing to 6 metres at ST 61310529.
Byway open to All Traffic, Batcombe (to be numbered as part of Byway 25, Batcombe): From its junction with Footpath 11 at ST 61310529 north east to its junction with the current Bridleway 59, Leigh (proposed Byway 59, Leigh) at the Leigh parish boundary at ST 61410537. Width: 3 metres between ST 61310529 and ST 61410537.
Bridleway 59, Leigh (to be renumbered as Byway 59, Leigh): From its junction with the proposed Byway 25, Batcombe at the Batcombe parish boundary at ST 61410537, north east, then east north east crossing the River Wriggle at ST 61530548 and continuing east north east to its junction with Wriggle River Lane (D20555) at ST 61710551. Width: 12 metres between ST 61410537 and ST 61530548 widening to 16 metres between ST 61530548 and ST 61710551.
Any queries relating to this Order should be referred to Helen Sparks at The Planning Inspectorate, Rights of Way Section, Room 3/A Eagle Wing, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 6PN. Telephone: 0303 444 5646. Email: helen.sparks@planninginspectorate.gov.uk. Please quote reference number ROW/3308921 on all correspondence.
Any person wishing to view the statements of case and other documents relating to this Order may do so by appointment at County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1XJ. The Information is also available online. The officer dealing with this matter is Vanessa Penny, Definitive Map Manager: vanessa.penny@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.
211B - Case Officer - Rebecca Buck - 04 Jul 2023
AD SoC Appeal Court [2013] EWCA Civ 553 20 May 2013
AD SoC Hareput [2016] FWHC 2083 (Admin) (12 August 2016)
AD SoC Leigh and High Stoy PCs Statement of Case 21 June 2023
AD SoC Maroudas [2010] EWCA Civ 280 18 Mar 2010
AD SoC Supreme Court [2015] UKSC 18 18 Mar 2015
AD SoC Winchester [2008] EWCA Civ 431 28 April 2008
CB SoC 1. Statement of Case - DMH amends 26.06.23 FINAL
CB SoC 2. Index to Appendices - 27.6.23
Dorset T338 (29a) GP obj to DMMO appx's 1 & 2 June 23
Dorset T338 (29b) GP obj to DMMO appx 3 June 23
Statement of Case submitted on 18 June 2023 by Mr Graham Plumbe (Objector)
The Order was made by Dorset Council on 25 September 2020 and advertised on 19 November 2020. Two objections were received. The Council is supporting confirmation of the Order.
Copies of the documents relating to this order, as submitted to the Planning Inspectorate, are available below:
| Document Reference | Description | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | PINS submission letter | PINS submission letter |
| 2 | Two copies of the order and associated maps | Document Reference 2 |
| 3 | Statement of Case on which it is considered the order should be confirmed | |
| 4 | Representations and objections to the order (including supporters), along with a covering list of their names | Document Reference 4 |
| 5 | Statement containing the OMA’s comments on the objections | Document Reference 5 |
| 6 | Copy of the notice publicising the order together with a copy of newspaper cutting(s). | Document Reference 6 |
| 7 | Certificate that, in accordance with the requirements of the Act, notices have been published, served and posted on site and at the local offices. | |
| 8 | Certificate that the necessary consultations have been carried out (other local authorities and statutory undertakers). | Document Reference 8 |
| 9 | Copies of any replies to the pre-order consultation and the responses by the OMA. | Document Reference 9 |
| 10 | Name and address of every person notified under paragraph 3(2)(b)(i),(ii) and (iv) of Schedule 15 to the 1981 Act | n/a |
| 11 | Location map to enable the Inspector to locate the site | Document Reference 11 |
| 12 | Written permission from the Landowner allowing the Inspector access to the land (where applicable) | Document Reference 12 |
| 13 | Health and Safety Questionnaire | Document Reference 13 |
| 14 | Secretary of State’s letter of dispensation (WCA – see paragraph 3(4) of Schedule 15) (HA – see paragraph 1(3C) of schedule 6) (TCPA –see paragraph 1(6) of Schedule 14 (if applicable) | Document Reference 14 |
| 15 | Extract from the definitive map and statement | Document Reference 15 |
| 16 |
A copy of the relevant part(s) of the Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP), or confirmation that there is no relevant provision. (Inspectors must have regard to any material provisions of a ROWIP prepared by the local highway authority but do not require the full version). |
Copy of PINS letter 06 Feb 2024
List of documents submitted to PINS
Scotia Gas Network location plan
Duchy of Cornwall Statement of Case
Gillian Matthews' Statement of Case (objector)
John Hoskin's Statement of Case
The Ramblers' Association Statement of Case
The Ramblers' Statement of Case - Appendix A
The Ramblers' Statement of Case - Appendix B
The Ramblers' Statement of Case - Appendix C
The Ramblers' Statement of Case - Appendix D
The Ramblers' Statement of Case - Appendix E
The Ramblers' Statement of Case - Appendix F
The Ramblers' Statement of Case - Appendix G
The Ramblers' Statement of Case - Appendix H
The Ramblers' Statement of Case - Appendix I
The Ramblers' Statement of Case - Appendix J
The Ramblers' Statement of Case - Appendix K
Reference: RLB/PLA001/00461
The Order was made by Dorset County Council on 14 August 2017 and published on 24 August 2017. The end of the objection period, as per the notice, was 6 October 2017. This was extended to 20 October 2017 by request. 20 objections are outstanding.
The Council is supporting the Order and consider that the Order can be best dealt with through the written representation procedure. However, if the Inspector decides that an alternative procedure be followed then the Council confirm that it will still support the Order.
Copies of the documents relating to this order, as submitted to the Planning Inspectorate, are available below:
| Document Reference | Description | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | PINS Submission Letter | PINS Submission Letter |
| 2 | Two copies of the order and associated maps | Document Reference 2 |
| 3 | Extract from the definitive map and statement | Document Reference 3 |
| 4 | Statement of case | |
| 5 | Representations and objections to the order (including supporters), along with a covering list of their names | Document Reference 5 |
| 6 | Statement containing the Council’s comments on the objections | Document Reference 6 |
| 7 | Copy of the notice publicising the order together with a copy of newspaper cutting(s) | Document Reference 7 |
| 8 | 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 8 |
| 9 | Certificate that the necessary consultations have been carried out (other local authorities and statutory undertakers) | Document Reference 9 |
| 10 | Copies of any consultation replies and the responses by the OMA | Document Reference 10 |
| 11 | Name and address of every person notified under paragraph 3(2)(b)(i), (ii) and (iv) of Schedule 15 to the 1981 Act | n/a |
| 12 | Location map to enable the Inspector to locate the site | Document Reference 12 |
| 13 | Landowners Written Permission | n/a |
| 14 | Health and Safety Questionnaire | Document Reference 14 |
