SCHEDULE 1Path orders
Procedure
Procedure
1
Before making a path order, the local authority shall give notice of their intention to do so, together with a copy of the proposed order, to the owner of the land within which is the path proposed for delineation by the order (the “owner”).
2
That notice shall specify—
(a)
a time, being not later than 28 days after the giving of the notice, within which; and
(b)
the manner in which,
objections to the proposed order may be made by the owner to the local authority.
3
If no such objections are made or any made are withdrawn, and the local authority make the order, it shall have effect.
4
If, however, an objection is made and not withdrawn, the order if made shall not have effect unless confirmed by Ministers.
5
Ministers—
(a)
may; and
(b)
if any objection made is not withdrawn, shall,
afford the owner an opportunity of being heard by a person appointed by Ministers for the purpose.
6
Ministers shall, after considering the report of that person, either confirm or decline to confirm the order and, where they confirm it, may do so with modifications.
7
On its confirmation, the path order shall have effect.
8
As soon as a path order has effect, the local authority shall give notice of that fact to the owner together with a copy of the order.