Officer Delegated Decision - PROW Public Path Order - Town & Country Planning Act 1990 - Proposed Diversion of Rainow Footpath No 37
October 10, 2025 Public Rights of Way Manager (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...to reopen a long-closed route and save costs, a public path diversion order was approved to reroute part of Public Footpath No. 37 in Rainow.
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Purpose
A public path diversion Order
be made under Section 19 of the Highways Act 1980 to divert part of
Public Footpath No. 37 in the Parish of Rainow on grounds that it
is expedient to do so in the interests of the public and having due
regard to the effect on the landowner’s rights .
The proposal has been put
forward in the interests of the public. The diversion will reopen a
route that has been closed for many years and, in addition, lead to
considerable savings as a result of the current ongoing temporary
closure administration, advertising costs and the reinstatement
costs of the landslip. The diversion presents a sustainable
long-term solution and based on the available options is believed
to represent the best possible route available.
Content
A public path diversion Order
be made under Section 19 of the Highways Act 1980 to divert part of
Public Footpath No. 37 in the Parish of Rainow on grounds that it
is expedient to do so in the interests of the public and having due
regard to the effect on the landowner’s rights .
The proposal has been put
forward in the interests of the public. The diversion will reopen a
route that has been closed for many years and, in addition, lead to
considerable savings as a result of the current ongoing temporary
closure administration, advertising costs and the reinstatement
costs of the landslip. The diversion presents a sustainable
long-term solution and based on the available options is believed
to represent the best possible route available.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 10 Oct 2025 |