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.
See below
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not applicable | 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 of Order - Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council(Upgrading of Bridleway 9, Winfrith Newburgh & Part of Bridleway 5, Coombe Keynes (Claypits Lane) to Restricted Byways) DMMO 2011
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.
Statement of Case
View the objector's statement of case
View the OMA's comments on the statement of case
PINS Interim Order Decision
PINS Interim Order decision letter
PINS Documents - March 2024
PINS Notice of Making - 28 March 2024
View Modifications to the Order
PINS Documents - May 2024
Council response to Order - 16 April 2024
British Horse Society representation - 16 April 2024
Objection from H.Walsh - 18 April 2024
Letter from PINS - 24 May 2024
Notice of Confirmation of a Modification Order - Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council, County of Dorset Definitive Map and Statement of Rights of Way
Dorset County Council (Upgrading of Bridleway 9, Winfrith Newburgh & Part of Bridleway 5, Coombe Keynes (Claypits Lane) to Restricted Byways) Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2011
On 16 July 2024 an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs confirmed with 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 upgrading:
Bridleway 9, Winfrith Newburgh (to become Restricted Byway 9, 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 SY82758477. The width of the restricted byway varies: SY81478480 – 4 metres, widening to 4.3 metres at SY81648481. 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.
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 at www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/row-orders.
The order came into effect on 16 July 2024. 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 03 October 2024, make an application to the High Court.
Dated: 03 October 2024
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not applicable | 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 | Not applicable |
| 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). |
Letter from PINS
Copy of PINS letter 06 Feb 2024
Documents from PINS - April 2024
List of documents submitted to PINS
Scotia Gas Network location plan
Statements of Case
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
Council comments
Council comments on Statements of Case
PINS Documents
Letter from PINS - 14 May 2024
Interim Order Decision July 2024
Letter from PINS - 08 July 2024
PINS Documents August 2024
PINS' Notice of Modification to Order
PINS Documents October 2024
PINS letter to OMA 01 Oct 2024
PINS Documents (Final Decision) 16 October 2024
Memorandum for Confirmed Orders Highways
PINS Document
Correction - Case Reference Number - 25 Oct 2024
Notice of Confirmation of a Public Path Diversion
and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order
Highways Act 1980 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council (Footpath 51, Dorchester and Footpath 6, Winterborne Monkton) Public Path Diversion Order 2020
On 16 October 2024, an Inspector appointed by The Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs confirmed with modifications the above named order made under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980.
The effect of the order as confirmed is to divert Footpath 51, Dorchester and Footpath 6, Winterborne Monkton as shown on the order map as follows:-
From the existing paths:
Footpath 51, Dorchester:
From Ladock Terrace at SY 67159019, south west across Middle Farm Way (B3150) to a grass bank and then west and north west to the A35 Dorchester bypass at its junction with Footpath 6, Winterborne Monkton at the Winterborne Monkton parish boundary at SY 67029020. Width: The width of Footpath 51 is 1.8 metres.
Footpath 6, Winterborne Monkton:
The full width of the Footpath from the Dorchester town boundary, on the A35 Dorchester bypass at its junction with Footpath 51, Dorchester at SY 67029020, west north west across the A35 to SY 66999020 and continuing generally south west across a field to its junction with Martinstown Road (C53) at SY 66479003.
To the new paths:
Footpath 51, Dorchester:
From its junction with Middle Farm Way (B3150) at SY 67419019 travelling in a meandering generally southerly direction to SY 67429012, then to SY 67409009, then to SY 67399003, then to SY 67389002 then south south west along a partly grass surfaced track to SY 67389001. Continue south south west along a farm track to its junction with the proposed new route of Footpath 6, Winterborne Monkton at the Winterborne Monkton parish boundary at SY 67358983. Width: 2 metres. Limitations: Pedestrian gates at SY 67429012 and SY 67389001 to BS5709:2018.
Footpath 6, Winterborne Monkton:
From its junction with the proposed new route of Footpath 51, Dorchester at the Dorchester town boundary at SY 67358983, south west under the A35 (via an underpass) to SY 67348982, then south west and south along a farm track to SY 67338980. Continue south west to SY 67338979 then generally north along a double fenced path to SY 67338984 and north west, alongside the A35, to SY 67189002. Turn west to SY 66709003 then west south west to SY 66479000 and west south west to SY 66469000, continuing north west to its junction with Bridleway 5, Winterborne Monkton at SY 66459001. Width: 2 metres. Limitations: Pedestrian gates at SY 67338979 and SY 66479000 to BS5709:2018.
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 comes into force on the date that Dorset Council certify that work has been carried out to bring the sites of the new highways mentioned in Part 2 of the Schedule to this Order into a fit condition for use by the public but if any person aggrieved by the order wants to question its validity, or that of any provision contained in it, on the ground that it is not within the powers of the Highways Act 1980, as amended, or on the ground that any requirement of the Act, as amended, or of any regulation made under the Act has not been complied with in relation to the order, he or she may, under paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 to the Act as applied by paragraph 5 of Schedule 6 to the Act, within six weeks from 22 May 2025, make an application to the High Court.
Dated: 22 May 2025
JONATHAN MAIR, Monitoring Officer
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not applicable | 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 | Not applicable |
| 12 | Location map to enable the Inspector to locate the site | Document Reference 12 |
| 13 | Landowners Written Permission | Not applicable |
| 14 | Health and Safety Questionnaire | Document Reference 14 |
PINS Documents - June 2024
PINS Letter 04 June 2024 re Public Inquiry
PINS Documents - July 2024
Further Documents submitted to PINS
PINS documents August 2024 - Notification of Public Inquiry
Notice of PINS' consideration of the case
Public Inquiry location and date
Statements of Case
View Humphreys Statement of Case
View Bracken Statement of Case
View Bayfield Statement of Case
View Funnell Statement of Case
View Mitchell Statement of Case
PINS Documents - November 2024
View PINS Letter 07 November 2024
Proofs of Evidence - November 2024
PINS letter - 20 November 2024
Proof of Evidence - Dorset Council
Summary Proof of Evidence - Dorset Council
Proof of Evidence - Mr Derek Ash (Interested Party)
Proof of Evidence - Mr John Oakley & Ms Sue Oakley (Interested parties)
Proof of Evidence - Mr Patrick Pearce (Objector)
Proof of Evidence - Dr James Wright (New Interested Party)
Dorset Council Bundle of evidence
Dorset Council - Rebuttal statement
PINS Documents - December 2024
Public Inquiry 10th December, County Hall
Please email definitivemapteam@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk to request a Microsoft Teams link and dial in phone number for the public inquiry.
Order Decision
Notice of Confirmation of a Modification Order
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council
County of Dorset Definitive Map and Statement of Rights of Way
Dorset County Council (Footpath from East Lane (D20502) to D20503 Public Road east of Coombe Cottages, Bradford Abbas)
Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2017
On 13 January 2025 an Inspector, appointed by the Secretary of State for the 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 adding to them a footpath in the parish of Bradford Abbas as follows:
Footpath 8, Bradford Abbas
From its junction with East Lane (D20502), west north west of East Farm at ST 58731547, east along a loose stone/gravel surfaced track to ST 58751547, continue east, passing through the Saxon Maybank development with buildings on either side and passing to the north of East Farm to ST 58931547. Then turn north east to ST 58951548 and continue north east along a hard stone surfaced track, hedged on both sides, south west of Coombe Cottages to ST 59021556. Continue north east, passing to the south east of Coombe Cottages to its junction with the D20503 Road at ST 59061560. Width: 9 metres at ST 58731547, narrowing to 5 metres at ST 58751547 and 4 metres at ST 58931547, widening to 9 metres at ST 58951548 and ST 59021556 and 10 metres at ST 59061560.
The order came into effect on 13 January 2025. 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 13 February 2025, make an application to the High Court.
Dated: 13 February 2025
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
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:
Documents relating to these Orders
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 correspondence 20 August 2024
PINS Letter - re. part Footpath 79
PINS Letter - re. part Bridleway 80
Additional correspondence
Reference: RLB/PLA001/00862
The Order was made by Dorset County Council on 10 December 2002 and advertised on 17 January 2003. Two objections were received. The Council is supporting non-confirmation of the Order.
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 the Order and associated map | Document Reference 2 |
| 3 | Extract from the Definitive Map and Statement 1989 | Document Reference 3 |
| 4 | Statement of Case | Document Reference 4 |
| 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 |
| 12 | Location map to enable the Inspector to locate the site | Document Reference 12 |
| 13 | Landowners Written Permission | Not applicable |
| 14 | Health and Safety Questionnaire | Document Reference 14 |
| 15 | Appendix 1 | Document Reference: Appendix 1 |
| 16 | Appendix 2 | Document Reference: Appendix 2 |
| 17 | Appendix 3 | Document Reference: Appendix 3 |
| 18 | Appendix 4 | Document Reference: Appendix 4 |
| 19 | Appendix 5 | Document Reference: Appendix 5 |
| 20 | HMLR 01 | Deed |
| 21 | HMLR 02 | Lease |
PINS Documents June 2024
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 |