Pedestrian and cycle footpath at Land north of Doniford Stream and west of Doniford Road, Williton

A shared footpath and cycleway

The application sought to form a shared pedestrian and cycle path with drainage, signage, fencing and continued farm access.

“The Planning Officer introduced the application with the aid of a presentation the officer explained that the application was to consider the formation of a shared pedestrian and cycle footpath with associated drainage design, warning signage, means of enclosure and access over for the continuation of farming.”

Minutes

Objectors raised farming and hedgerow concerns

Two objectors said the road was busy, welcomed linking the cycleways, but were concerned about effects on farm access and the loss of hedgerows.

“The Committee were addressed by two objectors whose main points were: • Doniford is a very busy road. • The linking of the cycle two cycleways is imperative. The Lead Planning Officer confirmed that there is an updated condition that will link these and amend the proposed route. • Residents were concerned with the farming access that will be affected by the cycle path. • Residents raised concerns about the destruction of hedgerows to complete the cycleway.”

Minutes

A parish councillor and the applicant spoke

A parish councillor and the applicant's agent addressed the committee.

Questions on access and adoption

Members asked about farm gate access, whether the paths would be adopted, a link to the school, and the footpath diversion order, and officers answered each point.

“Councillors were invited to discuss the application, and the following points were raised and discussed: • Councillors were pleased to note the improvement of the route. • Councillors asked for clarification on whether the officers are satisfied that the famers plots can be accessed. The Planning Officer confirmed that all access to the gates will be as they are now. • Councillors asked whether the cycleway and footway through the Allen Meadow Drive estate are adopted.”

“The Lead Officer confirmed that this was a rights of way remit and not one of the Planning Committee • Councillors queried whether the work that is happening on the footpath will be fitted about the agricultural year. The Planning Officer confirmed that this would be tied into condition 6 the construction conduction.”

Minutes

Officers recommended approval

Officers recommended the application for approval.

“Following the debate, Councillor Coles proposed that the application be approved as per officer recommendation. This was seconded by Councillor O’Donnell.”

Minutes

Vote and decision

Members unanimously voted to grant planning permission in line with the officers' recommendation.

“Having been duly proposed and seconded the Planning Committee resolved that the Planning Application be GRANTED planning permission in line with the officer recommendation.”

“That the Planning Committee resolved that the Planning Application be granted planning permission in line with the officer recommendation.”

Minutes