Agenda item

The Board considered a report of the Director of Growth, Environment and Transport, a copy of which, marked ‘Agenda Item 9’, is filed with these minutes. The Board was also in receipt of a supplementary agenda pack which contained correspondence relating to the application and other relevant documents.

In accordance with the procedures for making representations to the Board, local resident Mr. Malcolm Ball spoke as an objector, and Mr. D. Harrison CC spoke as the local member.

In response to a question from a member, it was confirmed that the applicant had agreed to indemnify the County Council in relation to any claim for compensation arising from the application, and the applicant was required to put in place any arrangements required for paying the compensation.

A member raised concerns about the lack of clarity regarding the legal line of Public Footpath P12 and the fact that the original route had been obstructed. In response it was clarified that in these cases the County Council would usually take action to ensure the obstruction was removed and serve enforcement notices where necessary. Reassurance was given that the County Council regularly carried out work to ensure the route of the footpaths on the ground accurately reflected what was on the definitive map.

RESOLVED:

That an Order be made under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 to divert part of Public Footpath P12 at Butt Lane, Blackfordby in the Parish of Ashby De La Zouch, as shown on Plan No. 2575(P).