Decision details

That the application for a rail crossing extinguishment order should be accepted and authority given for an order to be made to extinguish that part of Binsted Footpath 55 running between Points J and K on the Location Map, under the provisions of Section 118A of the Highways Act 1980.

That the application for a rail crossing diversion order should be accepted and authority given for an order to be made to divert parts of Binsted Footpaths 38 and
44, as shown running between Points F and G, and A, G and H on the Location Map.

That the diversion routes created between Points A to E and A to F on the location map under Section 119A shall be 2 metres wide, with pedestrian gates at SU 7926
4308 and SU 7922 4308 on either side of the railway line.

That the Order made under Section 119A should require Network Rail to maintain all parts of the footpath created by the order.

That the Orders be confirmed as unopposed if no objections or representations are received, on the basis that the Council is satisfied that the relevant legal tests
are met; and that if objections or representations to the Order are received to either/both Order(s) that it/they be submitted to the Secretary of State on the understanding that Network Rail promotes the Orders at any hearing or inquiry that may be held, with the County Council adopting a neutral stance.