A summary of proposed rights of way works and closures in Somerset
We have a duty to keep the Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way under continuous review and to investigate any applications which are made to modify it.
You can find out more about what the Definitive Map is and how modifications can be made on our Apply to add, delete or upgrade a public right of way page.
Once an application is received the evidence upon which it is based must be investigated. Part of the investigation process includes publishing a draft report containing our preliminary findings. This allows for comments to be submitted and taken into account prior to a decision being made. At the end of the consultation period the report is updated and a decision made as to whether the Definitive Map should be modified. That decision is either made by the Regulation Committee, or by an officer under delegated powers. Regulation Committee agendas and minutes (including decisions) can be found here. Completed reports are available on the same page 7 days in advance of the meeting at which the case will be determined.
The table below includes details both of those draft reports on which we are currently consulting and reports relating to cases which have recently been determined.
Draft reports Please note that although the draft reports include a recommendation, no decision has been made at this stage. The consultation is an opportunity to comment on the findings in the report and, if necessary, to provide any further evidence that you feel might be relevant. Any comments or evidence that you do submit can then be fully considered and taken into account before a decision is made.
Please bear in mind that under the current legislation factors such as security, privacy, safety and opinions on the desirability or otherwise of the proposed modifications cannot be taken into account. We can only take into account evidence which shows whether or not a public right of way already exists. Comments which only express support for, or objection to, the application will not influence the outcome.
If you intend to comment on the application you may also be interested in Natural England’s booklet entitled A Guide to Definitive Maps and Changes to Public Rights of Way
It is important to be aware that any evidence or correspondence that is submitted as part of, or in response to, this consultation will be treated in accordance with data protection principles. In order to decide if a public right of way exists it may be necessary to disclose any information received from you. The information provided in any response to this consultation cannot be treated as confidential. You should therefore only provide us with the information if you are happy for it to be placed in the public domain, including it being published on the internet.
Please ensure your comments reach Somerset County Council on or before the date on which the consultation ends.
Completed reports Where a case has been determined a summary of the decision has been included in the table; please note that in some circumstances this may differ from the recommendation in the report. If the decision is to make an order this will usually be done within 3 months of the date of the decision. Unlike the draft reports, reports relating to determined cases are included in the table for information purposes only. They are not currently being consulted on.
563 and 564M
Draft
South Somerset
Merriott
563 and 564M December 19 Consultation Report
563 and 564M Appendix 1 H6-17
563 and 564M Appendices 2 to 25
573M
Seavington St Michael and Shepton Beauchamp
573M - Modification Report
573M Appendix 1 - Plan showing the claimed route
573M Appendix 2 - Photos of the claimed route
573M Appendix 3 - Land Registry Search Results
573M Appendix 4 - Area Map reference points (H46-18)
573M Appendix 5 - Inclosure Award 1847
573M Appendix 6 - Tithe Maps
573M Appendix 7 - OS Maps + other OS documents
573M Appendix 8 - 1910 Finance Act
573M Appendix 9 - Highway Road Records
573M Appendix 10 - Side Road Order
573M Appendix 11 - Definitive Map
573M Appendix 12 - Local Authority Documents
573M Appendix 13 - Sale of lands
573M Appendix 14 - Other sources
577M
Complete
Seavington St Michael and South Petherton
577M - Decision
577M - Modification Report
577M Appendix 1 - Plan showing the claimed route
577M Appendix 2 - Photos of the claimed route
577M Appendix 3 - Land Registry Search Results
577M Appendix 4 - Area Map reference points (H46-18)
577M Appendix 5 - Inclosure Award 1847
577M Appendix 6 - Tithe Maps
577M Appendix 7 - OS Maps and other OS documents
577M Appendix 8 - 1910 Finance Act
577M Appendix 9 - Highway Road Records
577M Appendix 10 - Side Road Order
577M Appendix 11 - Definitive Map
577M Appendix 12 - Local Authority Documents
577M Appendix 13 - Sale of lands
577M Appendix 14 - Other sources
577M Appendix 15 - Respondent A's Letter
587M
Hardington Mandeville
587M - Decision
587M - Modification report
587M Appendix 1 - Map of the application route
587M Appendix 2 - Photos of the application route
587M Appendix 3 - Land registry search map (H10-19)
587M Appendix 4 - report reference points
587M Appendix 5 - Tithe
587M Appendix 6 - Ordnance Survey
587M Appendix 7 - Ordnance Survey Object Name Book
587M Appendix 8 - Finance Act
587M Appendix 9 - Highway Road Records
587M Appendix 10 - Definitive Map and related documents
587M Appendix 11 - Local Authority Documents
587M Appendix 12 - Commercial Maps
587M Appendix 13 - Other Document sources
629M
Combe St. Nicholas CP
Decision 629M
Decision Report 629M
Appendix 1 H33-19 2
Appendix 2 H33-19 LO
Appendix 3 H33-19 3 widths
Appendix 4a H33-19 3 Photos
Appendix 4b Photos of Route
Appendix 5 Inclosure
Appendix 6 Tithe
Appendix 7 OS Maps
Appendix 8 ONB
Appendix 9 Finance Act
Appendix 10 Newspaper Cuttings
Appendix 11 Letters 1974
Appendix 12 PC letter 1975
Appendix 13 1981 Letters
Appendix 14 PC minutes
Appendix 15 DC minutes
Appendix 16 Greenwoods
Appendix 17 Bartholomews
Appendix 18 Deanery Map
Appendix 19 Farm Survey
Appendix 20 1888 Conveyance
Appendix 21 1912
Appendix 22 1952 Sale
Appendix 23 1963 Exchange
Appendix 24 Highways Agency
Appendix 25 DMS
644M
Charlton Musgrove
644M - Decision
644M - Modification Report
644M Appendix 1 - Map of route
644M Appendix 2 - Photos of the application route
644M Appendix 3 - Land registry search
644M Appendix 4 - Inclosure Award
644M Appendix 5 - Tithe
644M Appendix 6 - Ordnance Survey
644M Appendix 7 - Finance Act
644M Appendix 8 - Highway Road Records
644M Appendix 9 - Definitive Map Documents
644M Appendix 10 - Deposited plans
644M Appendix 11 - Other Document sources
644M Appendix 12 - OS Map - from a sale in 1984
644M Appendix 13 - Blank version of the user evidence form
644M Appendix 14 - Ownership of the route
713
Montacute and Chilthorne Domer
713 - Draft Modifcation Report
713 - Appendix 1
713 - Appendix 2 to 9
713 - Appendix 11 to 26
820M
Sedgemoor
Axbridge and Cheddar
Decision - 820M
Decision Report - 820M
Appendix 1 - 820M
Appendix 2 - 820M
Appendix 3 - 820M
Appendix 4 - 820M
Appendix 5 - 820M
Appendix 6 - 820M
Appendix 7 - 820M
Appendix 8 - 820M
Appendix 9 - 820M
Appendix 10 - 820M
Appendix 11 - 820M
Appendix 12 - 820M
Appendix 13 - 820M
Appendix 14 - 820M
Appendix 15 - 820M
Appendix 16 - 820M
Appendix 17 - 820M
Appendix 18 - 820M
Appendix 19a - 820M
Appendix 19b - 820M
Appendix 20 - 820M
Appendix 21 - 820M
Appendix 22 - 820M
Appendix 23 - 820M
Appendix 24 - 820M
Appendix 25 - 820M
Appendix 26 - 820M
Appendix 27 - 820M
Appendix 28 - 820M
Appendix 29 - 820M
630M, 632M, 633M and 862M
Charmoor Drove
Committee Report 630 632 633 862M
Decisions 630 632 633 862M
Appendices 630 632 633 862M
733
Somerset West and Taunton Council
Brompton Regis
733 Report
Appendix 1 - H18-19
Appendix 2 - Minute
Appendix 2 - Report
Appendix 3 - Photos
Appendix 4 - Inclosure
Appendix 5 - Tithe
Appendix 6 - OS Maps
Appendix 7 - Finance Act
Appendix 8 - Road Records
Appendix 9 - DMS
Appendix 10 - PC minutes
Appendix 11 - Day and Masters
Appendix 12 - Greenwood
Appendix 13 - 1955 Ramblers letter
Appendix 14 - 1780 Plan
Appendix 15 - 1919 Plan
Appendix 16 - 1946 Aerial Photo
Appendix 17 - 1984 Ramblers letter
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