Mill Lane, Chideock - Upgrade of Bridleway to Restricted Byway

Dorset Council

Notice of Confirmation of a Modification Order

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981

Dorset Council

County of Dorset Definitive Map and Statement of Rights of Way

Dorset Council

(Part of Bridleway 18, Chideock at Mill Lane To be upgraded to Restricted Byway)

Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2019

On 14 August 2026 an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs confirmed (without modification) the above-named order.

The effect of the order as confirmed will modify the definitive map and statement for the area by upgrading part of Bridleway 18, Chideock as follows:

Part of Bridleway 18, Chideock:

To be renumbered Restricted Byway 48, Chideock

From the adopted part of Mill Lane, north north west of the entrance to Golden Cap Holiday Park at SY 42339232, south along the concrete surfaced road to SY 42339231, continuing south, via SY 42339224, to the unaffected part of Bridleway 18, west of the holiday park at SY 42339219. Width: 3 metres.

A copy of the order as confirmed and the order map have been placed, and may be seen free of charge, at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website at www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/row-orders.

The order came into effect on 14 August 2026. If any person aggrieved by the Order desires to question its validity or that of any provision contained in it on the ground as that it is not within the powers of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, or on the grounds that any requirement of the Act or any regulation made under it has not been complied with in relation to the confirmation of the Order, you may within six weeks from 17 September 2026, make an application to the High Court.

Dated: 17 September 2026

JONATHAN MAIR, Monitoring Officer