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The following Definitive Map Modification Orders (DMMOs) and Public Path Orders (PPOs) have recently been published:
Notice of Confirmation of Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order
Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Section 257 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Section 53A(2).
Dorset Council (Parts of Footpaths 79 and 92, Weymouth at Curtis Fields) Public Path Diversion Order 2022.
On 1 December 2023 Dorset Council confirmed the above order.
The effect of the order as confirmed is to divert parts of Footpath 79 and 92, Weymouth as shown on the order map as follows:
From the current routes:
Part of Footpath 79
The full width of the footpath from the unaffected part of Footpath 79 at SY 6643 7828 generally north east to SY 6652 7836 and then continuing north east to SY 66677 78508 to its junction with Markham Avenue.
Part of Footpath 92
The full width of the footpath from the unaffected part of Footpath 92 at SY 6633 7838 generally east south east to its junction with Footpath 79, Weymouth at SY 6652 7836.
To the new routes:
Part of Footpath 79
From the unaffected part of Footpath 79 at SY 6643 7828 north east along a tarmac surface to its junction with the proposed new route of Footpath 92 at SY 6645 7829. Then south east, north east and generally north to SY 6651 7836, then generally north east and north north east to SY 66671 78495. Continuing east south east to SY 66673 78494, north north east to SY 66677 78506 and north north west to Markham Avenue at SY 66677 78508 to its junction with the unaffected part of Footpath 79. The width of this part of Footpath 79 is 2 metres.
Part of Footpath 92
From the unaffected part of Footpath 92 at SY 6633 7838 south east along a tarmac surface to SY 66348 78379 and then east south east and generally south east to its junction with the proposed new route of Footpath 79 at SY 6645 7829. The width of this part of Footpath 92 is 2 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 comes into force on the date on which Dorset Council certify that the terms of Article 2 of the order have been complied with but if any person aggrieved by the order desires to question its validity or that of any provision contained in it on the ground that it is not within the powers of the above Act, or on the ground that any requirement of that Act or any regulation made under it has not been complied with in relation to the confirmation of the order. He or she may apply to the High Court for any of these purposes under section 287 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 within 6 weeks from the date on which notice is first published as required by paragraph 7 of Schedule 14 to the Act.
Dated: 21 December 2023
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Notice of Making a Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order
Highways Act 1980 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council (Part of Footpath 11, Compton Abbas) Public Path Diversion Order 2024
The above order, made on 22 August 2024 under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980, will divert part of footpath 11, Compton Abbas as shown on the order map as follows:
From the existing path:
The whole width of the footpath from ST 8952 1857 generally north west to ST 8917 1869
(No recorded width)
To the new path:
From ST 8952 1857 north east along the northern side of the southern field boundary to ST 8976 1869 then north west across the field to the east of the end of the runway to ST 8967 1883. Then generally south south west along the southern side of the northern field boundary to the unaffected part of footpath 11 at ST 8917 1869. Width: 2.5m
A copy of the order 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.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Alastair Beaven, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/P262), or via email to alastair.beaven@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk, not later than 4 October 2024. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Dorset Council may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.
Dated: 5 September 2024
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
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 (Part of Footpath 93, Thorncombe) Public Path Diversion Order 2024
On 16 August 2024 Dorset Council confirmed the above-named order made under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 as unopposed and the Council has certified that work has been carried out to bring the site of the new highway mentioned in article 3 of the order into a fit condition for use by the public.
The effect of the order as confirmed is to divert footpath 93, Thorncombe as shown on the order map as follows:
From the existing path:
The whole width of the footpath from ST 3744 0158 at Sadborow Lane generally south then south south west through Vembury Farm to the unaffected part of footpath 93 at ST 3724 0101 (No recorded width).
To the new path:
From Sadborow Lane at ST 3747 0162 south east then south then generally south west across the field to ST 3732 0117 and continuing generally south west across the field to the unaffected part of footpath 93 at ST 3724 0101. Width 2.0 metres between ST 3747 0162 and ST 3724 0101. Limitations: Pedestrian gates to BS5709:2018 at ST 3747 0162 and ST 3732 0117.
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 23 August 2024 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 5 September 2024, make an application to the High Court.
Dated: 5 September 2024
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Notice of Making a Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order
Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Section 257
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Section 53A(2)
Dorset Council (Part of Footpath 3, Bryanston)
Public Path Diversion Order 2024
The above order was made on 7 June 2024, under section 257 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and section 53A(2) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
The effect of the order will be to divert part of Footpath 3, Bryanston as shown on the order map as follows:
From the current route: The full width of the footpath from ST8828 0579 on New Road generally west south west to ST 8800 0576. (No recorded width)
To the new route: From its junction with Fair Mile Road at ST8830 0574 along a tarmac / paved path generally west and west north west to ST8828 0575 then generally south west to ST 8825 0573 generally north west, west, south west and west to ST 8813 0574 then south west and west north west to ST 8812 0574, north west to ST 8809 0576 south south west and south south east to ST 8808 0573, south west to ST 8809 0573, north west to ST 8805 0574 and then entering a grass field and continuing north west to its junction with the unaffected part of Footpath 3 at ST 8800 0576. Width – 2 metres
A copy of the order 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.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Carol McKay, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/P245), or via email to carol.mckay@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk, not later than 18 July 2024. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Dorset Council may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.
Dated: 20 June 2024
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
View a copy of the sealed Order
Notice of Confirmation of Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order
Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Section 257
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Section 53A(2)
Dorset Council (Part of Footpath 3, Bryanston) Public Path Diversion Order 2024
On 11 October 2024 Dorset Council confirmed the above order. Whilst this order is confirmed it is not yet operational, by virtue of Article 2 of the order.
The effect of the order will be to divert part of Footpath 3, Bryanston as shown on the order map as follows:
From the current route: The full width of the footpath from ST8828 0579 on New Road generally west south west to ST 8800 0576. (No recorded width)
To the new route: From its junction with Fair Mile Road at ST8830 0574 along a tarmac / paved path generally west and west north west to ST8828 0575 then generally south west to ST 8825 0573 generally north west, west, south west and west to ST 8813 0574 then south west and west north west to ST 8812 0574, north west to ST 8809 0576 south south west and south south east to ST 8808 0573, south west to ST 8809 0573, north west to ST 8805 0574 and then entering a grass field and continuing north west to its junction with the unaffected part of Footpath 3 at ST 8800 0576. Width – 2 metres
A copy of the order 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 comes into force on the date on which Dorset Council certify that the terms of Article 2 of the order have been complied with but if any person aggrieved by the order desires to question its validity or that of any provision contained in it on the ground that it is not within the powers of the above Act, or on the ground that any requirement of that Act or any regulation made under it has not been complied with in relation to the confirmation of the order. He or she may apply to the High Court for any of these purposes under section 287 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 within 6 weeks from the date on which notice is first published as required by paragraph 7 of Schedule 14 to the Act.
Dated: 31 October 2024
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Notice of Modification Order
Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council County of Dorset Definitive Map and Statement of Rights of Way
Dorset Council (Parts of Bridleway 10 and Footpath 15, Iwerne Courtney (Shroton)) Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2024
The above Order, made on 02 February 2024, if confirmed as made, will modify the definitive map and statement for the area by:
Deleting from them:
Part of Bridleway 10, Iwerne Courtney: The whole width of the bridleway from its junction with Fairfield Road (C138) at ST 85921254, south west across a grass surfaced field to rejoin the unaffected part of Bridleway 10 at the track at ST 85851239. (No recorded width).
Part of Footpath 15, Iwerne Courtney: The whole width of the footpath from the unaffected part of Footpath 15, north west of 8 Old Mill Cottages at ST 85881281, south east then generally south, passing through a number of properties and gardens along The Laurels and General Wolfe Close to ST 85891268. (No recorded width).
Adding to them:
Part of Bridleway 10, Iwerne Courtney: From its junction with Footpath 13 at its junction with Fairfield Road (C138) at ST 85901256, south south west across a grass surfaced field and a crushed stone/chalk surfaced track to rejoin the unaffected part of Bridleway 10 at the track at ST 85851239. Width: 3 metres. Limitation: Field gate at ST 85901256.
Part of Footpath 15, Iwerne Courtney: From the unaffected part of Footpath 15, north west of 8 Old Mill Cottages at ST 85881281, south along a grass surfaced path (via ST 85881278) to its junction with Fairfield Road (C138) at ST 85881265. Width: 2.5 metres, except for 2.2 metres at ST 85881278.
A copy of the Order and the Order map may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Sue Phillips, Definitive Map Team Officer, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/T438), or via email to susan.phillips@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk not later than 10 May 2024. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no representations or objections are duly made to the Order, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Dorset Council, instead of submitting the Order to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs may itself confirm the Order. If the Order is submitted to the Secretary of State, any representations or objections which have been duly made and not withdrawn will be sent with it.
Dated: 28 March 2024, Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Notice of Making a Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order
Highways Act 1980 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council (Footpath 1, Lyme Regis) Public Path Diversion Order 2024
The above order, made on 15 March 2024 under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980, will divert Footpath 1, Lyme Regis as shown on the order map as follows:
From the existing path:
From its junction with Church Street (A3052) at SY 3438 9235, east and north east along East Cliff, continuing generally north east along coastal slopes then generally north north west through the allotment gardens to join Spittles Lane at SY 3450 9277.
(No recorded width)
To the new path:
From its junction with Footpath 2 at SY 3439 9215 east along a surfaced path to SY 3444 9215, north to SY 3444 9217, west to SY 3442 9217 and generally north east along the sea wall walkway to SY 3451 9238, then generally north up wooden steps to SY 3451 9239, continuing generally east up wooden steps to SY 3450 9239 and then continuing along a crushed stone path generally north west, north, west north west then north east to SY 3449 9254, then north north east and north west to SY 3445 9255, where it enters Charmouth Road car park, then continuing through the car park along a surfaced path west south west, north west, west south west and north west to SY 3441 9255, west south west to SY 3440 9255, south south east to SY 3440 9255, west south west to SY 3436 9254, generally north to SY 3436 9255 and generally west south west to its junction with Charmouth Road (A3052) at SY 3435 9255.
Width: 2 metres except between SY 3451 9238, SY 3451 9239 and SY 3450 9239 - 155 cm, at SY 3449 9254 - 160 cm, at SY 3445 9255 - 160 cm, at SY 3441 9255 - 150 cm, between SY 3441 9255 and SY 3440 9255 - 130 cm, and between SY 3436 9255 and SY 3435 9255 - 150 cm
A copy of the order 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.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Carol McKay, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/P175), or via email to definitivemapteam@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk, not later than 2 May 2024. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Dorset Council may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.
Dated: 28 March 2024
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Notice of Making a Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order
Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Section 257 & Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Section 53A(2)
Dorset Council (Part of Footpath 91, Marnhull) Public Path Diversion Order 2023
The above order was made on 10 November 2023, under section 257 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and section 53A(2) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
The effect of the order will be to divert part of Footpath 91, Marnhull as shown on the order map as follows:
From the current route: The whole width of the footpath from its junction with Burton Street (C15) at ST 78022 19187, north west across a field and the garden of 1 Burtonhayes and continuing north west across the field to the unaffected part of Footpath 91 at ST 77851941. (No recorded width).
To the new route: From its junction with Burton Street (C15) at ST 78023 19188, north along a tarmac surfaced path to ST 78021920, turning north east and north west along a grass surfaced path, passing through a landscaped area to ST 78011922, then west across the estate road and continuing west north west and north west along the tarmac surfaced estate path to ST 77921932. It continues north east along the estate path then along a grass surfaced path to ST 77941934 and north to the field boundary at ST 77948 19348. Crossing into the field it turns west along the southern field boundary to ST 77861935, then north along the western field boundary to re-join the unaffected part of Footpath 91 at ST 77851941. Width: 2 metres, except for 1.5 metres at ST 77948 19348.
A copy of the order 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.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Kerry Dorrington, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/P252) or via email to kerry.dorrington@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk, not later than 22 December 2023. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Dorset Council may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.
Dated: 23 November 2023
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Notice of Making a Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order
Highways Act 1980 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council (Part of Bridleway 47, Corscombe at Hill Farm)
Public Path Diversion Order 2023
The above order, made on 08 December 2023 under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980, will divert part of the route of Bridleway 47, Corscombe at Hill Farm as shown on the order map as follows:
From the existing way:
The whole width of the bridleway from ST 50950398 near the north east boundary of Hill Farm Cottages generally south west along a concrete farm track and through the garden and property of Hill Farm then continuing south west following the south east side of field boundaries to its junction with the County Road C102 ST 50670340. (No recorded width).
To the new way:
From ST 50950398 through a Bridle gate south south east through a field to a Bridle gate at ST 50940385 continuing south west along the field boundary to a field gate at ST 50810352 continuing south west then west at ST 50800350 following the field boundary to the Bridle gate and exit on to the County Road C102 at ST 50760347. Width 4 metres, narrowing to 1.7 metres at points ST 50950398, ST 50940385 and ST 50760347 and 2.7 metres at ST 50810352.
A copy of the order 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.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Andy Hughes, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/P241), or via email to andy.hughes@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk, not later than 23 February 2024. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Dorset Council may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.
Dated: 25 January 2024
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Notice of Making a Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order
Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Section 257 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Section 53A(2)
Dorset Council (Parts of Footpaths 71 & 72, Beaminster) Public Path Diversion Order 2024
The above order was made on 5 January 2024, under section 257 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and section 53A(2) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
The effect of the order will be to divert part of Footpaths 71 & 72, Beaminster, as shown on the order map as follows:
From the current routes:
Part of Footpath 71, Beaminster: The whole width of the footpath from ST 46810169, north north east and north across a field to the unaffected part of Footpath 71 at the field boundary at ST 46830183. (No recorded width).
Part of Footpath 72, Beaminster: The whole width of the footpath from the south eastern corner of a field at ST 47020158, north west across the field to the unaffected part of Footpath 72 at the field boundary at ST 46970168. (No recorded width).
To the new routes:
Part of Footpath 71, Beaminster: From its junction with Broadwindsor Road (B3163) at ST 46810167, north north west along a tarmac surfaced estate path to ST 46810168 then turning east north east to ST 46820168 and continuing north along the path to ST 46826 01735. It then turns west to ST 46821 01738 and continues north and north west to ST 46800182, then east north east to rejoin the unaffected part of Footpath 71 at ST 46830183. Width: 2 metres.
Part of Footpath 72, Beaminster: From its junction with Broadwindsor Road (B3163) at ST 47020157, north and north west along a gravel surfaced path to ST 47025 01589 then continuing north east and north to ST 47030162 and west north west, passing to the south of the children’s play area, to ST 47010163. It continues north and north east, passing to the west of the play area to ST 47010165 and then west north west along a tarmac surfaced path to ST 46970167 and turning north north east to rejoin the unaffected part of Footpath 72 at ST 46970168. Width: 2 metres.
A copy of the order 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.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Carol McKay, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/P243), or via email to carol.mckay@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk, not later than 23 February 2024. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Dorset Council may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.
Dated: 25 January 2024
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Notice of Modification Order Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council, County of Dorset Definitive Map and Statement of Rights of Way
Dorset Council (A Footpath at Eweleaze Spinneys, Chickerell (to and from Grafton Avenue, Weymouth) Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2024
The above Order, made on 19 January 2024, if confirmed as made, will modify the definitive map and statement for the area by adding to them a Footpath in the Chickerell Ward:
From its commencement at the Weymouth Parish boundary, at the western end of Grafton Avenue, between property numbers 41 and 42, at SY 6602, 8096 at the junction with definitive footpath S16/48, north-west to SY 6595, 8099; west-south-west along the northern edge of the arable grassed field adjacent to Eweleaze Spinneys to the junction with definitive footpath S16/49 at SY 6585, 8095; south-west towards the woodland to SY 6582, 8089; south-south-east parallel with the woodland to SY 6594, 8065; east-north-east to the junction with definitive footpath S16/48 at SY 6602, 8067; east-north-east along the southern boundary of the arable grassed field to SY 6609, 8069; north-north-west past the rear of the housing to SY 6602, 8096.
Width: 1.5 metres at SY 6602, 8096 continuing at 1.5m to SY 6595, 8099; widening to 3 metres at SY 6595, 8099 continuing at 3m to SY 6585, 8095; narrowing to 1.5m at SY 6585, 8095, and remaining at 1.5 metres between SY 6582, 8089, SY 6594, 8065, SY 6602, 8067, SY 6609, 8069 and SY 6602, 8096.
A copy of the Order and the Order map may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Barbara Talbott, Definitive Map Technical Officer, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/T615), or via email to barbara.talbott@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk not later than 15 March 2024. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no representations or objections are duly made to the Order, or if any so made are withdrawn, Dorset Council, instead of submitting the Order to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs may itself confirm the Order. If the Order is submitted to the Secretary of State, any representations or objections which have been duly made and not withdrawn will be sent with it.
Dated: 01 February 2024
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
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 (Part of Footpath 16 and Footpath 17, Marshwood at Hackeridge Farm) Public Path Diversion Order 2024
On 2 August 2024 Dorset Council confirmed the above-named order made under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 as unopposed and the Council has certified that work has been carried out to bring the site of the new highway mentioned in article 3 of the order into a fit condition for use by the public.
The effect of the order as confirmed is to divert part of Footpath 16 and Footpath 17, Marshwood as shown on the order map as follows:
From the existing paths:
Part of Footpath 16, Marshwood: The whole width of the footpath from its junction with Footpath 17 at Batts Lane (C87) at SY 41136 99176, east north east along the private driveway to Hackeridge Farm and continues generally east and east south east across fields to rejoin the unaffected part of Footpath 16 at the eastern field boundary at SY 4158 9917. (No recorded width).
Footpath 17, Marshwood: The whole width of the footpath from its junction with Footpath 16 at Batts Lane (C87) at SY 41136 99176, north east across a field to its junction with Batts Lane at SY 41244 99278. (No recorded width).
To the new paths:
Part of Footpath 16, Marshwood: From its junction with the proposed new route of Footpath 17 at SY 41248 99274, east to the field boundary at SY 4125 9927, then south east to SY 4125 9926 and continuing east, following the southern field boundary to SY 4131 9925 and north east to the field boundary at SY 4132 9925. It continues east south east across a second field to rejoin the unaffected part of Footpath 16 at the eastern field boundary at SY 4158 9917. Width: 2 metres, except for 1.2 metres at SY 4125 9927.
Footpath 17, Marshwood: From its junction with Batts Lane (C87) at SY 41132 99180, north north east across the field to SY 4116 9927, then east, following the northern field boundary to SY 41243 99274 and continuing east to its junction with the proposed new route of Footpath 16 at SY 41248 99274 and then north north west to its junction with Batts Lane (C87) at SY 41246 99279. Width: 2 metres, except for 1.2 metres at SY 41132 99180 and SY 41243 99274.
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 9 August 2024 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 August 2024, make an application to the High Court.
Dated: 22 August 2024
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
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 Council (Bridleway 8, Turnworth) Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2023
On 03 May 2024 Dorset Council 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 upgrading to Restricted Byway:
Bridleway 8, Turnworth:
From Bridleway 14, Okeford Fitzpaine at ST 80440875, north east along a crushed stone track to ST 80560888, east north east to its junction with Footpath 57 at ST 80750897, continuing north east between farm buildings at ST 81000919, then continuing north east east along the south boundary of the Okeford Hill car park and picnic site to its junction with the C32 County Road at ST 81250932.
(No recorded width)
Limitation ST 81250932 Bridle gate.
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 03 May 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 01 August 2024, make an application to the High Court.
Dated: 01 August 2024
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
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 Council (Footpath from A357 Newton Hill to Footpath 36, Sturminster Newton) Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2024
On 26 July 2024 Dorset Council 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 Sturminster Newton as follows:
Footpath 104, Sturminster Newton:
From its junction with A357 Newton Hill at ST 78421353 south south west along a surfaced path passing the northern boundary of properties known as The Chapel and The Chapel Annexe at ST 78391351 continuing south west to the north western corner boundary of the property known as The Mount at its junction with Footpath 36, Sturminster Newton at ST 78351350. The width varies: 5 metres at ST 78421353 narrowing to 3 metres at ST 78391351 and narrowing to 1.5 metres at ST 78351350.
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 26 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 19 September 2024, make an application to the High Court.
Dated: 19 September 2024
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Notice of Modification Order - Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council County of Dorset Definitive Map and Statement of Rights of Way
Dorset Council (Bridleway 1 (part), Winterbourne Abbas to be upgraded to a Restricted Byway) Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2024
The above Order, made on 03 May 2024, if confirmed as made, will modify the definitive map and statement for the area by upgrading Bridleway 1 (part), Winterbourne Abbas, to a Restricted Byway as follows:
Part of Bridleway 1, Winterbourne Abbas (to be numbered Restricted Byway 7, Winterbourne Abbas) :
From its junction with the A35 trunk road in Winterbourne Abbas at SY 6183 9052, north-north-west along a compacted gravel track to SY 6183 9053 north-north-west to SY 6181 9062, north-north-west to SY 6180 9068, continuing west-north-west along the track, past the junction into the Midway Down Business Park, to SY 6178 9069, north-west to SY 6163 9077 at the junction with Footpath 5 and Bridleway 2, continuing north-west along the track, hedged on both sides, to its junction with Bridleway 1 at SY 6072 9139.
Width: 12.5 metres at SY 6183 9052, narrowing to 5.5 metres at SY 6183 9053, narrowing to 3 metres at SY 6181 9062, widening to 4 metres at SY 6180 9068; widening to 9.1 metres at SY 6178 9069, continuing at 9.1 metres to SY 6163 9077 at the junction with Footpath 5 and Bridleway 2; continuing at 9.1 metres to SY 6072 9139.
A copy of the Order and the Order map may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Barbara Talbott, Definitive Map Technical Officer, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/T390), or via email to barbara.talbott@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk not later than 26 July 2024. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no representations or objections are duly made to the Order, or if any so made are withdrawn, Dorset Council, instead of submitting the Order to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs may itself confirm the Order. If the Order is submitted to the Secretary of State, any representations or objections which have been duly made and not withdrawn will be sent with it.
Dated: 13 June 2024
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
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 (Part of Footpath 14, Lydlinch) Public Path Diversion Order 2024
On 04 October 2024 Dorset Council confirmed the above-named order made under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 as unopposed and the Council has certified that work has been carried out to bring the site of the new highway mentioned in article 3 of the order into a fit condition for use by the public.
The effect of the order as confirmed is to divert footpath 14, Lydlinch as shown on the order map as follows:
From the existing path:
The whole width of the footpath from ST 75686 12005 generally north to ST 75690 12072 and then generally north east across a paddock to its junction with Footpath 55, Sturminster Newton at the parish boundary at ST 75841 12127.
(No recorded width)
To the new path:
From ST 75686 12005 east south east across a grass field to ST 75708 12006 then north into a second field and east to ST 75734 12007 generally north and north north east to ST 75740 12030 and following the boundary of a wooded area generally north east then north, north west and north to ST 75851 12127. Width, 2.0 metres between ST 75686 12005 and ST 75708 12006 and 2.5 metres between ST 75708 12006 and its junction with Footpath 55, Sturminster Newton at the parish boundary at ST 75851 12127 except at ST 75708 12006 – pedestrian gate 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 11 October 2024 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 31 October 2024, make an application to the High Court.
Dated: 31 October 2024
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Notice of Modification Order
Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council County of Dorset Definitive Map and Statement of Rights of Way
Dorset Council (A Bridleway at Easton, Portland)
Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2024
The above Order, made on 28 June 2024, if confirmed as made, will modify the definitive map and statement for the area by adding to them a Bridleway in the Parish of Portland as follows:
Bridleway 114, Portland
From its junction with Park Road, south east to crest of bank, continuing south east descending to bottom of the railway cutting then in a generally south east direction rising out of the railway cutting to its junction with Footpath 24. The width varies from 2 metres at SY 69187149 continuing at 2 metres at SY 69197148, widening to 3 metres at SY 69277139, narrowing to 2 metres at SY 69347132 then meeting open ground at its junction with Footpath 24 at SY 69357131.
A copy of the Order and the Order map may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Sue Phillips, Definitive Map Technical Officer, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/T526), or via email to susan.phillips@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk not later than 13 September 2024. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no representations or objections are duly made to the Order, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Dorset Council, instead of submitting the Order to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs may itself confirm the Order. If the Order is submitted to the Secretary of State, any representations or objections which have been duly made and not withdrawn will be sent with it.
Dated: 01 August 2024
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
The Definitive Map Team
Name: The Definitive Map TeamEmail: DefinitiveMapTeam@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Tel: 01305 224463
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