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Apologies receieved from Cllr M Jones
No declarations of interest were received.
Members noted the information contained within the report.
No questions were raised. The following recommendations are contained within the report were approved; Taking into consideration all of the evidence which has been provided, including historical documents, Councillors are asked to confirm that: In respect of Treharris 23 (a) On the balance of probabilities, there is sufficient evidence to support that the route marked with a bold black line between Points A – B on the plan, Treharris 23, has been used for such period so as to raise presumption that it has been dedicated as a footpath, and that the evidence has not been rebutted by other evidence. (b) On confirming (a) above to approve the making of the Definitive Map Modification Order to show Treharris 23 as a footpath. (c) To approve the confirmation of the Definitive Map Modification Order made as a result of (b) above provided no objections or representations are made within the prescribed period or if any objections or representations so made are withdrawn. (d) If any objections or representations are made within the prescribed period and not subsequently withdrawn then to refer the relevant Order to the Planning Inspectorate for determination
The following questions were raised; Why has there been a delay since the application in 2006? Was the previous land owner a private resident? Accepted on the 20 year rule? Has there been any representation? The following recommendations as contained within the report were approved; The application be rejected as on the balance of probability the normal period looked at for the purpose of the establishment of the right of way for long user is 20 years prior to the date of the application itself , the Council is not satisfied that the claimed path was being used within the stipulated timeframe
No other business was deemed urgent.
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