Patchetts Green Bridleways Trust

Patchetts Green Bridleways Trust
PG: OBJECTS: RECORDING: (6) Stages in the Recording Process

0 In Stage 0, we are collecting evidence that the route is a public highway. The evidence might be largely historical, or it might be based on modern user evidence. Where user evidence is needed, we will say so on the path's web page.

1A In Stage 1, the application has been made to record a route. Evidence can still be added at this stage, and for paths based on modern user, further statements of use are welcome.

1B The Applicant has served notices on the owners and occupiers of the land crossed by the route, or has received permission to post site notices, and has done so.

1C The Applicant has certified to the county council that the owners and occupiers have been notified. If the case is not determined within 12 months, the Applicant can ask the Secretary of State to direct the council to determine the application by a set date. We use this ability sparingly in order to guide the most important cases to the top of the queue.

2 The county council starts to investigate the application. When this is complete, Hertfordshire County Council circulates a report detailing the evidence it has found. The report is sent to the Applicant, the statutory consultees and the landowners and occupiers of the land amongst others. The council asks that if anyone has any evidence not listed, it be sent in straight away, so that it can be considered at the decision meeting. At this stage, there is no point in riders writing in (unless to say they used the route), as the process is evidence based and the desirability or suitability of a route cannot be taken into account. Petitions have no effect. [Note that this part of the process varies from council to council.]

3 The county council makes its decision on the evidence it has - from the investigation report and anything submitted afterwards. The decision might be to make an order modifying the definitive map and statement, or it might be to turn down the applicant (and make no order).

3A If no order is made, the Applicant has a right of appeal to the Secretary of State, who may decide that the council should make an order, or may dismiss the appeal.

4 If an order is made, it will be sent to the owners and occupiers, the statutory consultees, every council whose area is crossed by the route, and everyone who has been involved directly in the process so far. The order is advertised in a local paper, and notices are put up on the path (usually at each end of it) and at places where public notices are usually deposited like the county council reception area. A date is given by which any objections or representations must be sent in.

5 If there are no objections or representations made during the objection period, the council can confirm the order itself. Otherwise, it will prepare the papers to be sent to the Secretary of State who will appoint an independent inspector to determine the outcome.

0	In Stage 0, we are collecting evidence that the route is a public highway. The evidence might be largely historical, or it might be based on modern user evidence. Where user evidence is needed, we will say so on the path's web page.
1A	In Stage 1, the application has been made to record a route. Evidence can still be added at this stage, and for paths based on modern user, further statements of use are welcome.
1B	The Applicant has served notices on the owners and occupiers of the land crossed by the route, or has received permission to post site notices, and has done so.
1C	The Applicant has certified to the county council that the owners and occupiers have been notified. If the case is not determined within 12 months, the Applicant can ask the Secretary of State to direct the council to determine the application by a set date. We use this ability sparingly in order to guide the most important cases to the top of the queue.
2	The county council starts to investigate the application. When this is complete, Hertfordshire County Council circulates a report detailing the evidence it has found. The report is sent to the Applicant, the statutory consultees and the landowners and occupiers of the land amongst others. The council asks that if anyone has any evidence not listed, it be sent in straight away, so that it can be considered at the decision meeting. At this stage, there is no point in riders writing in (unless to say they used the route), as the process is evidence based and the desirability or suitability of a route cannot be taken into account. Petitions have no effect. [Note that this part of the process varies from council to council.]
3	The county council makes its decision on the evidence it has - from the investigation report and anything submitted afterwards. The decision might be to make an order modifying the definitive map and statement, or it might be to turn down the applicant (and make no order).
3A	If no order is made, the Applicant has a right of appeal to the Secretary of State, who may decide that the council should make an order, or may dismiss the appeal.
4	If an order is made, it will be sent to the owners and occupiers, the statutory consultees, every council whose area is crossed by the route, and everyone who has been involved directly in the process so far. The order is advertised in a local paper, and notices are put up on the path (usually at each end of it) and at places where public notices are usually deposited like the county council reception area. A date is given by which any objections or representations must be sent in.
5	If there are no objections or representations made during the objection period, the council can confirm the order itself. Otherwise, it will prepare the papers to be sent to the Secretary of State who will appoint an independent inspector to determine the outcome.