Planning Inspectorate reference ROW/3355381

Notice of Confirmation of South Leigh and High Cogges Bridleway No. 30 Modification Order 2024

On the 22 April 2026, an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs confirmed without modification the above order made under section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. The effect of the order as confirmed is to modify the Definitive Map and Statement for the area by: -

Upgrading South Leigh and High Cogges Footpath No. 30 to bridleway, from the road at High Cogges Farm at grid reference SP 3749 0904, southwest for approximately 865 metres, to Tar Road south-southwest of Springhill Farm at SP 3688 0847

The order as confirmed became operative on the date of confirmation but if a person aggrieved by the order wants to question its validity, on the ground that it is not within the powers of section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, or on the ground that any requirement of Schedule 15 to the Act has not been complied with in relation to the order, he or she may, under paragraph 12 of Schedule 15 to the Act, within 42 days from 14 May 2026, make an application for that purpose to the High Court

Dated 14 May 2026

Director of Environment and Highways

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) and Data Protection Act

The County Council will consider all correspondence, objections and representations received in response to this order. They may be disseminated widely for these purposes and made available to the public. Privacy Notice Public Rights of Way, Commons and Town & Village Greens

If you would like further details please contact the Case Officer, Alex Humphreys, on 01865 328948 or email alex.humphreys@oxfordshire.gov.uk(External link).

Background

Public footpaths, bridleways, restricted byways and byways open to all traffic are recorded on Definitive Maps and Statements. These maps and statements provide conclusive legal evidence of the existence of public rights. Oxfordshire County Council is responsible for the Definitive Map and Statement for Oxfordshire and has a duty to amend them when evidence suggests that they are inaccurate or incomplete. Such amendments are made by Modification Orders made under section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. These Orders do not come into effect until confirmed. If there are no objections to the order, or if any made are withdrawn, the council may confirm the Order, and the Definitive Map and Statement will then be modified.