Representation by British Horse Society (British Horse Society)
- Date submitted
- 14 March 2022
- Submitted by
- Non-statutory organisations
British Horse Society (BHS) Access Field Officer East Region – registering interest The BHS note that the following Public Rights of Way (PROW) legally utilised by equestrians will be either directly, or indirectly affected by the development. This is not an exhaustive list. Burwell Byway 15 Burwell Byway 16 Burwell Byway 4 Snailwell Bridlepath 5 Redlodge Bridlepath 005 Freckenham Bridlepath 002X Freckenham Bridlepath 001 Freckenham Restricted Byway 002 Green Lane, Freckenham USRN 14601287 It is essential that mitigation is put in place for all PROW: 1 directly affected by the development, during the construction phase, and to ensure adequate reinstatement post construction 2 indirectly affected by the development, to ensure that equestrians can still use the routes safely with construction works going on in close proximity There are historic routes which do not currently appear on the definitive map which need consideration. There are a considerable number of these across all parishes affected by the development. Details of ones the British Horse Society have/will be submitting Definitive Map Modification orders for can be provided. Definitive Map Modification Orders will be submitted for these routes immediately, and thus must be considered throughout the planning phase of this proposed development It is noted within the Design and Access Statement section 5.3 Permissive Paths that 3 permissive routes will be created. It is unclear from the documentation: 1 where exactly these routes will run too and from. The maps referenced do not clearly show the specified routes 2 what designation the ‘permissive route’ will have. It is essential that equestrians are seriously included within the design and specifically of these routes and thus they are designated as a bridleway as a minimum 3 why these routes will be ‘permissive’ and not dedicated routes. A permissive route can be closed/removed at any time, therefore the expectation with a development such as this would be that additional PROW created to safeguard its existent in perpetuity