Decision details

The committee considered the report which detailed the investigation into a 2003 application made by Alderley Edge, Wilmslow and District Footpaths Preservation Society to modify the Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way by the addition of a Bridleway over the route between Newton Hall Lane and Moss Lane.The Committee considered the application and the evidence submitted as set out within the officer report.

The Committee considered that, on the balance of probabilities, that there was strong evidence that Bridleway rights had been acquired.

RESOLVED (by majority):

That the Highways and Transport Committee

1.    Agree that an Order be made under Section 53(3)(c)(i) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to modify the Definitive Map and Statement by adding a Bridleway between Newton Hall Lane and Moss Lane, Mobberley as shown between points A-B on Plan No. WCA/34.

2.    Agree that public notice of the making of the Order be given and, in the event of there being no objections within the specified period, or any objections received being withdrawn, the Order be confirmed in exercise of the power conferred on the Council by the said Act.

3.    Agree that, in the event of objections to the Order being received, Cheshire East Borough Council be responsible for the conduct of any hearing or public inquiry.