Decision details
Rights of Way Improvement Plan
PDF 114 KBDecision Maker: Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To seek approval for the new Rights of Way
Improvement Plan 2017-2026 (RoWIP2), which is the second version of
the plan prepared for Bracknell Forest Borough. The requirement to
produce this statutory plan arose from the Countryside and Rights
of Way (CROW) Act 2000 and with it there is a duty to review the
plan every 10 years. RoWIPs are intended to be a mechanism for
improving the local network of public rights of way for all users
– walkers, cyclists, horse-riders, horse and carriage
drivers, vehicular users and those with mobility
problems.
Decision:
RESOLVED that the new Rights of Way Improvement Plan 2017 / 2026 (RoWIP2) be approved.
Reasons for the decision:
1. As a unitary authority, Bracknell Forest is responsible for public rights of way in the Borough, and has a duty to produce, review and re-publish a RoWIP.
2. Approval and publication of RoWIP2 will support Council Strategic themes:-
‘A clean, green, growing and sustainable place’ and ‘People live active and healthy lifestyles’
3. There are direct links with the current Local Transport Plan (LTP3) and the RoWIP needs to be kept up to date with current legislation and policies in order for this link to be effective
Alternative options considered:
None.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Financial Impact: The Council has a formal inspection programme which ensures that any defects identified are dealt with appropriately. The current revenue budget should be sufficient to deal with low cost improvements. Where any proposed improvements have a significant cost implication alternative funding sources such as developer contributions will be explored.
Making Representations: In writing to the Director of Environment, Culture and Communities.
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Consultation took place with rights of way users between 5th May - 25th June 2017 and with the public/stakeholders on the draft plan between 9th August - 4th October 2017.
Consultees
Section 94(4) bodies, residents, visitors,
local/national user groups, landowners, land managers, conservation
organisations, LCAF and neighbouring LAFs / highway
authorities.
Contact: Stephen Chown, Head of Natural Estates Email: stephen.chown@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 351226.
Publication date: 19/12/2017
Date of decision: 19/12/2017
Decided at meeting: 19/12/2017 - Executive
Effective from: 28/12/2017
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