Public Rights of Way

6.21 There is a large network of public rights of way across the borough, providing important opportunities for access to the countryside as well as links between towns and villages. Proposals for development can have an impact on the rights of way network and the Borough Council will resist any such development unless satisfactory alternative provision is made. The Borough Council will have regard to the content of the Public Rights of Way Improvement Plan.

POLICY L7: PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY

Development which would adversely affect the character and/or result in loss or unacceptable disruption of existing or proposed public rights of way will not be permitted unless alternative provision or diversions can be arranged which are equally attractive, safe and convenient for public use.

Where appropriate, improvements to rights of way will be sought in association with new developments to enable new or improved links to be created to public services, between settlements and into the countryside.