Issue - meetings

To note the technical amendment to the diversion of Public Footpath No.3 in the parish of Swettenham

The Committee received an information report on a technical amendment to the diversion route of Public Footpath No.3 in the parish of Swettenham.

The Committee, at its meeting on 16 June 2013, had resolved that an Order should be made to divert part of Public Footpath No.3 in the parish of Swettenham.  During initial consultation period prior to the Committee meeting, a number of statutory consultees opposed the diversion on the basis that it would bring users directly onto Swettenham Hall Lane. This exit point being considered less safe than the current exit point into the turning circle at the entrance of Swettenham Hall.

Given the strength of objection and concern it has been agreed with the applicant that the diversion be amended to bring users to an exit point in the turning circle.  The revised exit point is on Plan No.HA/083A between points D-E.

This amendment did not significantly change the walking experience that would be provided by the new route both in terms of enjoyment and convenience, and it was not intended that any further consultation be undertaken before the Order was made.

RESOLVED:

That the report be noted.