By Geoff Fisher Concerning the recent articles on the Broomhill Lane development, there are some misconceptions by the developer about the real status of the roads on the edge of this development.
There are no public rights of way (footpaths, bridleways, restricted byways or byways open to all traffic) on or adjacent to the land involved.
There are, however, “unsurfaced unclassified county roads” (UUCRs, or more often called UCRs).
These are shown on Ordnance Survey maps as “other routes with public access”. They are public highways, in just the same way as if they were surfaced.
Broomhill Lane, Back Lane and part of Park Lane that is unsurfaced are all UCRs.
These can be seen on the Norfolk interactive map: http://maps.norfolk.gov.uk/highways/ (ensure the “Norfolk County Council Maintained Unsurfaced Roads” box is ticked).
Of course, changes proposed in planning application 20200469 are not affected, except for the improvement to Park Lane, which would need the approval of Norfolk Highways, aside from planning permission.
Martin Sullivan, Kerdiston Road, Reepham
Geoff Fisher