Rights of way are minor public highways that exist for the benefit of the community at large, in much the same way as the public road network does. They are the most widely recognised opportunity for the public to enjoy the English countryside.
The Planning Inspectorate deals with opposed Orders which are seeking to either:-
We also deal with unopposed orders which require modification in some way.
When an Order Making Authority submits an order to the Secretary of State for determination, they also need to provide a number of supporting documents. Without these accompanying documents we may not be able to proceed.
Order Making Authorities need to take account of the Planning Inspectorate’s facility note when making arrangements for Inquiry and Hearing Venues.
Rights of Way Section
The Planning Inspectorate
Room 3/25 Hawk Wing
Temple Quay House
2 The Square
Temple Quay
Bristol
BS1 6PN
Tel: 0117 3728896
Email: RightsOfWay@pins.gsi.gov.uk
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