Agenda item

The Committee considered a report on the outcome of consultation with statutory consultees under Regulation 4 of the National Park Authorities’ Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England) Regulations 2007 for the proposed future management of a 1.4km route at Wetton running from Manor House Farm, south westerly and then south to meet the Leek Road in the Manifold Valley.

Some Members had visited the site on the previous day, notes from the site visit were circulated at the meeting.

In introducing the report the Access Officer read out additional representation received from Natural England, Dr Andrew Whitehouse and Cllr Jason Atkin.

The following made a representation to the meeting in accordance with the Authority’s Public Participation Scheme:

·         Susan Reiblien, Local Resident

·         Charlotte Gilbert, Peak Horsepower

·         George Wolfe, Peak District Green Lanes Alliance and Friends of the Peak District

The recommendation as set out in the report was moved, seconded, put to the vote and carried.

RESOLVED

To publish a notice of the Authority’s proposals for a Permanent Traffic Regulation Order under Section 22 BB(2)(a) Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 that will have the effect of prohibiting use by mechanically propelled vehicles (subject to certain exceptions) at any time on the 1.4km route at Wetton.

Cllr Mrs G Heath arrived at 10:10am during consideration of this item.