Contact: Liz Ellam, ext 7371 email: [email protected]

Colin Piper, ext 6043 email: [email protected]

1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That, subject to confirmation by Natural England that it will fully reimburse the County Council's costs in this matter, there be:

a resolution under section 249 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to adopt the proposal for improving the amenity of land at Peake New Road, Warnford which would involve persons ceasing to have any right of way with vehicles over that part of the highway shown coloured blue and reference `A' on drawing number 17/A32/52/146 Revision A, and an application made to the Secretary of State for an order extinguishing the right of any person to use vehicles on that part of the highway.

2. Reason

2.1 These proposals/works are connected with the Bridleway/Footpath Creation Orders made by the County Council in 2001 which, if confirmed by the Secretary of State, would provide the missing link in the South Downs Way, a National Trail. The works provide for a safe crossing of the A32 where it is crossed by the South Downs Way.

2.2 There are links into the Corporate Strategy of making Hampshire safer and more secure for all and enhancing our quality of place.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 Not to seek the resolution/make the application/carry out the works.

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or Other Executive Member Consulted - None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - None.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - None.

Approved by: Date:

Councillor M J Kendal

Executive Member for Environment

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