Oulton - Proposed Definitive Map Modifications to Public Rights of Way

Notice of proposal to modify definitive map order

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981

Notice is hereby given pursuant to paragraph 8(2) of Schedule 15 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 that the Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to determine the Suffolk County Council Suffolk County Council (Parishes of Oulton and Lowestoft) Modification Order 2023 and (Parish of Oulton Bridleway 14) Modification Order 2023 proposes to modify the Order by providing for in the sixth line of the preamble to the Order, substitute the reference to “53(c)(ii)” with “53(3)(c)(ii)”.

• In Part 1 of the Schedule, substitute the reference to “OSGR 65212,29374 (point C)” with “OSGR 65209,29393 (point C)”.

• In Part 2 of the Schedule, delete the section headed “Oulton Bridleway 4” and replace with the following new section: Oulton Bridleway 4 Change the status of Oulton Footpath 4 to a bridleway from OSGR 65195,29486 (point A) to OSGR 65209,29393 (point C), removing from the existing statement “Sands Lane, where it terminates” and adding “OSGR 65209,29393 (point C) at a junction with FP4 and BR15” and adding a definitive width: Width: 3 metres between OSGR 65195,29486 (point A) and OSGR 65209,29393 (point C). NB: In the absence of a specific width from the user evidence, 3 metres is considered to be a reasonable width allowing two equestrian users to pass for this section.

• In Part 2 of the Schedule, after the section headed “Lowestoft Bridleway 12”, insert the following new sections: Particulars of bridleway to be added: There shall be added to the definitive map for the parish of Oulton in the district of East Suffolk the following particulars: Oulton Bridleway 15 Commencing at a junction with Oulton bridleway 4 and Oulton footpath 4 at OSGR 65209,29393 (point C) and proceeding in a east north-easterly direction for 107 metres to a junction with Mendip Road (U5010) at OSGR 65219,29395 (point D) where it terminates. Width: 3 metres NB: In the absence of a specific width from the user evidence, 3 metres is considered to be a reasonable width allowing two equestrian users to pass for this section. Particulars of footpath to be amended:

• Oulton Footpath 4 Remove from the definitive statement “Name of path Long Fields commences at Laurel Farm” and replace with “Commencing at OSGR 65209,29393 at a junction with Oulton bridleway 15 and Oulton footpath 4”.

• On the Order plan, delete that part of the bridleway line between points A-C, which runs south of the junction to the way which runs to the rear of Brendan Close;

• On the Order plan, move label “C” to this same junction with the way which runs to the rear of Brendan Close;

• On the Order plan, continue the line of the bridleway from the new point C, along the way to the rear of Brendan Close, until it meets the junction with Mendip Way; and

• On the Order Plan, label this new junction of the bridleway line with Mendip Way as point D.

A copy of the Order as submitted and a copy of the Order showing the proposed modification together with the Inspector’s Order decision dated 4 August 2026 have been deposited at Suffolk County Council, Phoenix House, 3 Goddard Road, Ipswich, IP1 5NP and may be inspected free of charge during normal working hours.

Any representation or objection with respect to the proposed modification may be sent to Phil Wilton by email: Philip.wilton@planninginspectorate.gov.uk quoting reference number ROW/3333134 on all correspondence between 27 October 2026 and 24 November 2026 and should state the grounds on which it is made. Alternatively, this may be sent in writing to Rights of Way Section, Room 3/A, Eagle Wing, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 6PN. It should be noted that any such representation or objection may be made available for viewing by interested parties at the council offices on request.

Dated 27 October 2026.