Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Definitive Map and Statement for Central Bedfordshire as at 10 October 2014
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL (DEFINITIVE MAP AND STATEMENT FOR CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE) (MAULDEN: PART OF FOOTPATH NO. 7) MODIFICATION ORDER 2024
The above Order made on 17 May 2024, if confirmed as made will modify the definitive map and statement for the area by adding to them the following length of footpath:
The length of Footpath No. 7, Maulden to be added extends from its junction with George Street at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) TL 0561 3802 (Order map – point A) along a track in a north-westerly direction for approximately 44 metres to its junction with an unaffected part of Footpath No.7, Maulden at OS GR TL 0565 3805 (Order map – point B). The footpath has a width of 2 metres. Between OS GR TL 0561 3802 and OS GR TL 0565 3805 a staggered barrier is installed.
A copy of the Order and the Order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at the offices of Central Bedfordshire Council Highways, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford. Any inspection will be by appointment only, please contact definitivemap@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or 0300 300 6888 to arrange an appointment. A copy of the Order and the Order map are available to view and download free at https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/84/definitive_map/425/definitive_map_-_modifications/3. Paper copies of the Order and map may be bought at a charge of £4.00. An explanatory statement can be obtained by phoning 0300 300 6888.
Any representation or objection relating to the Order must be sent in writing to the Highway Asset Intelligence Team Leader, Central Bedfordshire Council Highways, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford, SG17 5QT not later than 11 July 2024, and applicants are requested to state the grounds on which it is made. Representations and objections must include either a postal or e‑mail address. Any representations or objections made will be in the public domain and will be available for viewing/copying by members of the public.
If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn the Central Bedfordshire Council, instead of submitting the Order to the Secretary of State may itself confirm the Order. If the Order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have been duly made and not withdrawn will be sent with the Order. These will be made publicly available by either the Council or the Planning Inspectorate.
Dated 23 May 2024
Priory House, Monks Walk GARY POWELL
Chicksands, Shefford Assistant Director,
Beds SG17 5QT Highways
INTRODUCTION
The Definitive Map and Statement records the existence and route of any rights of way that exist over a parcel of land. The Map and Statement provides conclusive evidence of the existence of public rights of way and are very important for the landowner and users as a record of where the public has a right to walk, ride horses and drive vehicles (both motorised and non-motorised).
WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981 ORDERS
Under Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, the Council has a duty to keep the Definitive Map and Statement – which is its legal record of public rights of way – up to date through a process of continuous review. When the Council discovers evidence that the Map or Statement is incorrect and needs changing (called modification) it will do so by making and advertising a legal order – called a Definitive Map Modification Order.
THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT FORM PART OF THE ORDER. It has been prepared to explain why the order has been made.
THIS ORDER
Central Bedfordshire Council has discovered evidence which has enabled it to reasonably allege that a section of footpath running from George Street to Footpath No. 7, Maulden should be added as part of Footpath No. 7, Maulden.
Central Bedfordshire Council has accordingly made a Definitive Map Modification Order to:
- Modify the Definitive Map to record Footpath No. 7, Maulden as running from George Street, Maulden to St Mary’s Church, Maulden
OBJECTING TO THE ORDER
Objections or representations relating to the order must be made in writing by the date stated in the Public Notice to: Asset Intelligence Team Leader, Highways, Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Chicksands, Shefford, SG17 5QT.
This Council is willing to discuss the concerns of anyone considering objecting or making representations relating to the order. Please telephone number 0300 300 6530 or e-mail adam.maciejewski@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT
If there are no objections to the order, or if all objections are withdrawn, this Council will confirm the order at which point the Order will come into operation.
If objections are made and these are not withdrawn, this Council must forward the order to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, who will appoint an independent Inspector to consider the evidence and hear the objections, normally by means of an exchange of written representations or by holding a local hearing or public inquiry. Objectors to the order will be given the chance to put their case at an inquiry or hearing and will be able to cross-examine any witnesses produced by this Council. The inspector may then decide to confirm the order, with or without modifications, or may decide that they should not be confirmed.
THIS ORDER HAS NO EFFECT UNTIL AND UNLESS CONFIRMED.