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continue to use Mill Lane, along a new section of public bridleway, in order toconnect back into the public rights of way network further afield. The newcrossing provides a safer alternative to current provision in that it removes theneed to cross the railway at-grade. The enjoyment of users will not beaffected.7.53 Where the new bridleway is to be created there is a short section whereexisting use of fields may be affected. To the south of the railway thealignment of the new bridleway and bridge will affect a strip of agriculturalland adjacent to the railway. On the other side, to the north, the bridlewaywill transect the south east corner of a large field.7.54 In these respects it is considered that the proposed diversion of the Islip LevelCrossing to a new bridleway and bridleway bridge meets the tests andprovides a reasonably convenient alternative to the current at-grade crossing.Water Eaton Number 5 [BR 229/5]7.55 The proposed bridleway diversion over the dual use bridge at Water EatonNumber 5 results in a shortening of the distance of the route by 185 metresand can be considered to be more convenient than the present bridleway.7.56 The dual use farm accommodation and bridleway bridge will be a rampedstructure with a road surface such as concrete. The bridge will have parapetsof at least 1.5 metres in order to keep horses and riders safe. As such the easeof use of the proposed diversion will be maintained. The diversion will retainits use as a bridleway and footpath. The level of use by the farm traffic will below and not detrimental to the use of the diversion by horse riders. The levelof enjoyment of riders using the bridleway is not expected to be affected.7.57 The proposed diversion will not impact on the connectivity of the bridlewaynetwork as a whole. There will be an improvement for users as it provides amore direct and shorter route than at present. The proposed diversionprovides a safer route for users in that it removes the need to cross the railwayat-grade.7.58 The diversion will result in the replacement of a shorter length of bridlewayclose to the existing alignment. As such the impact on the land served by theexisting bridleway and where the new bridleway is to be created is neutral.7.59 In these respects it is considered that the proposed diversion of the WaterEaton Number 5 bridleway [BR 229/5] meets the tests and provides a moreconvenient alternative to the current at-grade crossing.Gosford and Water Eaton Number 4 [FP 229/4]7.60 The Gosford and Water Eaton Number 4 crossing is to be closed and walkerswill be diverted from the existing footpath from Water Eaton Lane to a newfootpath which will run alongside the northern edge of the A34 and thenalong the A4165 where walkers can use the existing footway alongside theENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT49CHILTERN RAILWAYS
oad. The proposed diversion is only an additional 150 metres in length and isreasonably convenient to the public. There will be an improvement in ease ofwalking as a part of the route will use existing surfaced pavement alongsidethe A4165 compared to the existing situation where the whole of the route ison unmade rural footpaths.7.61 The diversion will provide an opportunity for people to use the route not onlyfor recreational purposes but also as an access to the new railway station atWater Eaton Parkway.7.62 The proposed diversion will not impact on the connectivity of the network asa whole. The proposed diversion provides a safer route for users. It removesthe need to cross both the heavily trafficked and dualled A34 and the railwayat-grade.7.63 The diversion will result in the extinguishment of a substantial length of crossfield paths to be replaced by a short section of unmade path along a fieldmargin plus the use of an existing pathway. The proposed diversion isbeneficial to the land served by the existing footpath. There will be littleimpact on the land where the footpath is to be created as it is on a field.7.64 In these respects it is considered that the proposed diversion of the Gosfordand Water Eaton Number 4 footpath [FP 229/4] meets the tests and providesan acceptable alternative to the current at-grade crossing.CONCLUSION7.65 Overall the integrity of the public rights of way network in the area ismaintained. Where at-grade crossings are being closed either a replacementbridge crossing or diversion to a nearby bridge have been proposed. All‘through’ routes are being retained, albeit by a diversion in some cases.7.66 Given that the primary use of the public rights of way network in the area isrecreational, diversions which result in small increases in distance are notconsidered to be inconvenient to the public. This is reinforced by the lownumber of users that have been shown to use the footpaths and bridleways inthis area.ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT50CHILTERN RAILWAYS
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Transport and Works Act 1992Transpo
Page 6 and 7: 1 INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION TO THE S
Page 8: 2 LEGAL TESTS IN RESPECT OF EXTINGU
Page 11 and 12: ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT6
Page 13 and 14: REGIONAL POLICY3.4 The South East P
Page 17 and 18: 4.6 Level crossings are now seen as
Page 19 and 20: 4.14 The Rail Standards & Safety Bo
Page 21 and 22: 4.19 Network Rail, as the operator
Page 23 and 24: 4.27 A number of general comments w
Page 25 and 26: • Oddington Level Crossing - supp
Page 29 and 30: Table 5.1:Chiltern Railways Biceste
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Page 33 and 34: Yew Tree Farm [FP 318/2]5.23 This i
Page 35 and 36: 5.37 A site visit in July 2009 show
Page 37 and 38: COMPLIANCE WITH THE DISABILITY DISC
Page 39 and 40: London Road Level Crossing6.11 The
Page 41 and 42: 6.22 There are no footpath diversio
Page 43 and 44: 6.37 There are no footpath diversio
Page 45 and 46: CONCLUSION6.52 In summary there are
Page 47 and 48: Whether it is Reasonably Practicabl
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Page 57 and 58: Name:Tubbs LaneOS Grid Ref: SP 5905
Page 59 and 60: Name:Langford Lane Level CrossingOS
Page 61 and 62: Name: Elm Tree Farm Number 1OS Grid
Page 63 and 64: Name:Wendlebury FootOS Grid Ref: SP
Page 65 and 66: Name:Oddington FootOS Grid Ref: SP
Page 67 and 68: Name:Oddington Level CrossingOS Gri
Page 69 and 70: Name:Oddington Number 5 CrossingOS
Page 71 and 72: Name:Islip Level CrossingOS Grid Re
Page 73 and 74: Name: Water Eaton Number 5OS Grid R
Page 75 and 76: Name: Gosford and Water Eaton Numbe
Page 77 and 78: Name: Gosford and Water Eaton Numbe
Page 80 and 81: Annex CDescription of Public Rights
Page 82 and 83: Location ofPublicCrossingsIslip Foo
Page 84 and 85: Table D.1 Chiltern Railways Oxford
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Page 88 and 89: LONDON ROAD LEVEL CROSSINGPhotograp
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Page 92 and 93: BEEBONT BRIDLEWAY [BR 157/4]Photogr
Page 94 and 95: YEW TREE FARM [FP 318/2]Photograph
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