Policy information sourced from Dacorum Local Plan 2004 Alteration

80 Bridleway Network

The network of public bridleways will be protected, improved and promoted through joint action with the highway authority, the Countryside Management Service (see Policy 96), other organisations and private landowners. Improvement of the bridleway network could involve diversion and/or closure of limited stretches of path which are no longer needed: however in either case, the change should not inconvenience walkers or adversely affect residential amenities. Appropriate efforts will be made to reduce the amount of road walking and riding necessary to link adjoining bridleways.

Particular attention will be given to the need to establish attractive bridleway routes independent from footpath links and well located in relation to riding establishments. Where practical, measures to reduce conflict between different users will be taken. Diversion of public bridleways as a result of development proposals will not be supported unless the environmental character of the route is maintained, riders and walkers are not significantly inconvenienced and/or significant planning advantages accrue.

For more information please see the Local Plan