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Background

The route known locally as ‘Piggy Lane’, because of its access to piggeries following the war, has been a well used route between Newbridge Lane and Penwethers Lane since before 1748.

Councils are required to create and maintain a Definitive Map of Rights of Way for their area, but unfortunately, the Map for Cornwall does not show Piggy Lane as an established right of way, despite its historical status and regular use by the local community.

In 2019/2020 the Bridlepath/Public Byway signs were removed and an unlocked pedestrian access gate was installed at the Newbridge Lane end.

On 16^th May 2020 the Ramblers Association submitted a formal application for the Definitive Map to be modified to recognise 'Piggy Lane' as a Restrictive Byway (a byway open to walkers, cyclists, horse riders and users of non-motor propelled vehicles). The Definitive Map Modification Order (ref WCA 715) is shown on the Interactive Map produced by Cornwall Council, however, it is still pending a decision and because of its current priority (at 190 within the list of open applications) it is unlikely to be considered for a further 5-6 years. The review and inquiry process may take an additional 2-3 years before a decision is made!

Next Steps

In order to move the application up the queue for review, we urgently need to provide witness statements to supplement the historical position advanced by the Ramblers Association.

This is a formal process and the Council provides a Public Path User Form for individuals to document their use of the path.

How You Can Help

Karen has asked us to submit as many Public Path User Forms as possible to support prioritising the application.

We are reaching out to ask you to complete a Public Path User Form if you have in the past or currently use the path.
Please also pass on the request to your contacts that use the path.

We have assembled the necessary form and instructions that you can consult and download below

You can send your completed forms to either:

Helen Perkins 
Address: 37 Nansavallon Road, Truro TR1 3JU. Email: helen.perkins@con7.com or info@saveourcornwall.uk Telephone: 07904 817818

Councillor Karen La Borde
Address: Trenance, Newbridge TR3 6BN. Email : karen@truro,gov.uk

We will gather the forms together and make a single submission to the Rights of Way Team at Cornwall Council.

If you have questions, suggestions or need help then please reach out to Helen.

1. Choose an appropriate template for the Public Path User Form (Editable PDF or Word document). The template already includes some details about the path in Sections 2 and 4 (please check that they are an accurate reflection of your understanding). Let us know if you need printed copies.
2. This isn’t an online form so you will need to save a copy to your computer. Complete your version of the Public Path User Form, date and sign.
3. Download the Map from the links below. Make any edits to the map, date and sign. If you would like to update the map then the original in PowerPoint is also available below
4. Send your completed and signed Form and Map by Email (or deliver) to Helen or Karen.
5. We will use your Email address to confirm receipt and to keep you informed about progress.