A020 Ardtaraig to Cowal Way East of Garvie Glendaruel comments.pdf
A020 Ardtaraig to Cowal Way East of Garvie Glendaruel comments.pdf
A020 Ardtaraig to Cowal Way East of Garvie Glendaruel comments.pdf
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Aspirational Path Report for <strong>A020</strong><strong>Ardtaraig</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Cowal</strong> <strong>Way</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Garvie</strong>, <strong>Glendaruel</strong>1. Proposed Aspirational PathPage 1 <strong>of</strong> 12
2. Summary <strong>of</strong> Representations ReceivedRepresentationRespondentNameOrganisation/GroupObjection Bill Carlow <strong>Ardtaraig</strong>FarmingCompanyObjection SummerySportingInterests/AlternativeRoute AvailableRespondentsproposedactionAmendRespondentRef No.P057E010Objectionwithdrawn3 rdOc<strong>to</strong>ber20113. His<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>of</strong> Accessi. Right <strong>of</strong> <strong>Way</strong> Status: noneii. Recorded Access Issues: none4. Site VisitN/A5. Alternative Route/sN/A6. Consultation with Objec<strong>to</strong>rs & Other Interested PartiesThe route as shown goes through pheasant pens. An alternative is proposed.Page 2 <strong>of</strong> 12
7. Access Officer’s Initial Comments: Suggested alternative route shown in purple andgreen avoiding game breeding and shooting areas. Red and black line shows the line <strong>of</strong>the proposal <strong>to</strong> be deleted.The proposed amendment is sufficient for the objection <strong>to</strong> be withdrawn, although it does raisesome concerns as can be seen in Mr Carlow’s email below dated: 03 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 2011.This proposal is currently an aspirational path and no finalised route has been agreed upon.The route shown here is <strong>to</strong> record that the Council received support for a route <strong>to</strong> be developedbetween these two points, however at this time there is no available funding <strong>to</strong> deliver thisproject. If funding were <strong>to</strong> become available in the future, further consultation and detaileddiscussions would be held with all relevant parties before the finalised route would be identified.Page 3 <strong>of</strong> 12
8. Advice received from the Access ForumArgyll and Bute Council Core Path PlanFinalised Draft 2012Minute <strong>of</strong> Discussions by the Access ForumPath Number: <strong>A020</strong>Path Name: Balliemore <strong>to</strong> <strong>Garvie</strong> BurnForum Members Present John Urquhart (Chair) Niall McAlister Hall (Vice Chair) Fiona RussellJohn LittleDuncan McDonaldStuart ShawDeclarations <strong>of</strong> Interest NoneMembers Familiar with the Location NoneDiscussions It is an Aspirational Path Amendment proposed by one <strong>of</strong> affected landowners. The proposal links in<strong>to</strong> the <strong>Cowal</strong> <strong>Way</strong> Are all affected landowners aware <strong>of</strong> proposed amendment?Access Forum Advice <strong>to</strong> Argyll and Bute CouncilSupport Officer’s Recommendation (in Section 7)Object <strong>to</strong> Officer’s Recommendation (in Section 7)Mixed opinion amongst Access Forum members (record all views below)Majority ViewUnanimous support for Access Officer’s recommendation with the caveat that this viewwas based on the assurance all relevant landowners had been made aware <strong>of</strong> theproposed amendment. Douglas Grierson <strong>to</strong> check records and ensure that as far aspracticable this has happened.Minority ViewNonePage 4 <strong>of</strong> 12
9. Access Officer’s Final RecommendationsThe Access Officer is able <strong>to</strong> confirm that he has corresponded with 3 <strong>of</strong> the 4representatives from The Trustees <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ardtaraig</strong> Estate who confirmed that they arehappy for the route <strong>to</strong> be amended as shown on page 3 <strong>of</strong> this report in the AccessOfficer’s Initial Recommendations. A copy <strong>of</strong> this correspondence is included inAppendix II.Therefore the Access Officer’s recommendation is that this Aspirational Route isamended as shown on Page 3 <strong>to</strong> follow the dashed purple and green line.Page 5 <strong>of</strong> 12
10. AppendicesAppendix I. Copies <strong>of</strong> the representations received during the formal consultationPage 6 <strong>of</strong> 12
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Email Sent: 03 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 2011 14:26Dear Mr. Grierson,Thank you for your email and I am thankful for your decision <strong>to</strong> move theAspirational Path A202 from its original route through the middle <strong>of</strong> thepartridge rearing pens and the pheasant drives.I therefore withdraw my objection.However, I would point out <strong>to</strong> you that the route now selected passes through acommercial woodland, and the owner has recently spent a lot <strong>of</strong> time andmoney improving the road with a view <strong>to</strong> felling the timber from next year.During the time <strong>of</strong> the forestry operations there will be heavy lorries running onthe roads, and harvesting equipment operating. I would imagine that duringthese periods access <strong>to</strong> the track will be denied <strong>to</strong> the public for safety reasons.I can appreciate that the Core Path system must have several <strong>of</strong> these foresttracks which are working roads, and assume that there is in place a system like"Notices <strong>to</strong> Airmen" (NOTAMS) or "Notices <strong>to</strong> Mariners", where walkers areadvised <strong>of</strong> areas which are closed <strong>to</strong> the public at certain times. I can onlyimagine the frustration otherwise <strong>of</strong> walkers who have planned an extensivewalk during their holidays arriving at places where the paths are not accessible<strong>to</strong> them.With kind regards,Bill CarlowPage 9 <strong>of</strong> 12
Appendix IICopies <strong>of</strong> relevant correspondenceCorrespondence with Trustees <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ardtaraig</strong> EstateFrom: Rorie [mail<strong>to</strong>:rorie@colesmoorfarm.co.uk]Sent: 28 August 2012 16:54To: Grierson, DouglasSubject: Re: core path objection report on A20Dear Mr Grierson, thank you for your mail, my brother in Law, Bill Carlow, had let meknow the satisfac<strong>to</strong>ry result. I have no further comment <strong>to</strong> make.Kind regards, Rorie GeddesFrom: Nicola Simpson [mail<strong>to</strong>:nicola@haggarts.com]Sent: 05 September 2012 11:04To: Grierson, DouglasSubject: RE: core path objection report on A20Dear Mr GriersonMany thanks for sending me this report for my comment. I have now read the report, and haveno further comment <strong>to</strong> add.Kind regardsNicola SimpsonFrom: Marcus Geddes [mail<strong>to</strong>:marcusgeddes@googlemail.com]Sent: 06 September 2012 09:48To: Grierson, Douglas; Bill CarlowSubject: Re: core path objection report on A20No comment beyond those supplied my Mr Carlow.Many thanksMarcus GeddesPage 10 <strong>of</strong> 12
Correspondence with Councillor Bruce Marshall - received after the Forum gave its advice<strong>to</strong> the CouncilFrom: Gritten, JolyonSent: Monday, February 04, 2013 11:34 AMTo: Marshall, BruceCc: Grierson, DouglasSubject: RE: Core Path ReportsDear CouncillorAlthough the Access Forum members have already met <strong>to</strong> give their advice <strong>to</strong> the Councillor on theseobjections I will copy your <strong>comments</strong> in<strong>to</strong> the reports so that they are available <strong>to</strong> the Reporter as part <strong>of</strong>the Public Inquiry Process. The Objection Reports will be sent <strong>to</strong> the Direc<strong>to</strong>rate for Planning andEnvironmental Appeals in the next couple <strong>of</strong> weeks, and they will appoint a Reporter <strong>to</strong> conduct anInquiry.Yours sincerely,Jolyon GrittenAccess ManagerDevelopment & Infrastructure Services, Argyll & Bute CouncilManse Brae Offices, Lochgilphead, ARGYLL, PA31 8RTTel: 0154 660 4314, Mobile: 0782 788 3167Email: Jolyon.Gritten@argyll-bute.gov.ukFrom: Marshall, BruceSent: Sunday, February 03, 2013 11:26 AMTo: Gritten, JolyonCc: Grierson, DouglasSubject: Core Path ReportsJolyonRe your paper <strong>to</strong> the Bute & <strong>Cowal</strong> Area Committee in which you ask for comment, I apologise for beinglate in making my <strong>comments</strong>.<strong>A020</strong> Am pleased Mr Carlow has withdrawn his objection but don’t think future logging should be abarrier as there are long periods when there is no work taking place and suitable warnings can be placedif there is any potential dangerCouncillor Bruce Marshall - Ward 6 <strong>Cowal</strong>Violet Grove, Strone, Dunoon, PA23 8RX01369840346, 07717772097Page 11 <strong>of</strong> 12
Appendix IIICopies <strong>of</strong> responses additional consultationsPage 12 <strong>of</strong> 12