Section 53B [1] Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981

The Register

The Register lists details of applications pursuant to section 53(5) and Schedule 14 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 [the 1981Act] to modify definitive maps and statements concerning public rights of way received since, or undecided on 31st December 2005.

Explanation and guide

A list of the details to be provided for each application together with an explanation is provided below.

1. Reference

Each application is characterised by a unique reference capable of identifying the definitive map area, the year, when the application was received and a 3 digit numerical reference. For example, 001/Wed/2004 denotes the first registerable application seeking to modify the former Wednesbury Municipal Borough Definitive Map and Statement, the application being received in 2004, determined in 2005 but consequently subject to the applicant appealing the decision to the Secretary of State. Please note Sandwell comprises parts of several Definitive Maps and Statements originating from former council areas. A list of such areas is listed under the supplemental paragraph [15] of this guide.

2. Application Details

A copy of the application and accompanying maps is provided. Copies of non cartographic evidence such as user declarations that support an application are witheld from the register as are personal details of the applicant, although both can be viewed as part of the application at Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council office, Development House, Lombard Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands by appointment [tel: 0121 569 4055].

3. General Location

Geographical description of affected land/public right of way with address.

4. Ordnance Survey Location

Six figure OS grid reference showing termination points of affected/proposed public right of way

5. Affected Property

Addresses of property occupying land extending over the land/public right of way subject to the application. This information initially provided by the applicant, and may vary as further information is obtained by the Surveying Authority. Adjacent property is excluded.

6. Nearest Town Etc

Names of principal cities, towns, and villages nearest to affected land/public right of way.

7. Description

A description of the inteded affect of the application.

8. Application Received

Date application received.

9. Estimated Determination Date

Any date set by the Surveying Authority for the determination of the application.

10. Determination Date

Date application determined.

11. Secretary of State Direction

Details of any Secretary of State direction [under paragraph 3[2] of schedule 14 of the 1981 Act] for Survey Authority to determine application within specified period.

12. Appeal Decisions

Secretary of State decision under paragraph 4 of Schedule 14 of the 1981 Act to decide an applicants appeal against a failed application.

13. Confirmed Order

If application accepted and an order made under section 53[2] of the 1981 Act then details of when order is to be confirmed [in accordance with Schedule 15 of the 1981 Act] will be entered on register.

14. Case Officer

Contact Officer details.

15. Supplemental

List of Definitive Maps and Statements/Revised Definitive Maps and Statements originating from former councils with areas now in Sandwell.

16. Index of Registerable Applications

(Select the reference number to view the Register Item and View Application to view the actual application and plans)