SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
EVIDENCE OF USE SHEET FOR A CLAIMED PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY
Full Name: Mr./Mrs./Ms.------
Address------
------Post Code ------
Occupation------Date of Birth------
Telephone No. Home------Work------
Describe the route of the path:
From------
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To------
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Please include, on a separate sheet, a plan, map or sketch map of the path and give O.S. grid references if possible.
What do you consider the status of the path to be? - please tick one of the following:
Footpath (on foot) Bridleway (on horse, foot & cycle) Byway (horse, foot, cycle, occasional vehicle)
Did you use the path on foot, horse, cycle, vehicle? ------
How many years have you used this path? ------
During which years have you used this path? 19------to 200------
For what purpose did you use the path? (e.g. pleasure, going to shops, going to work etc.)
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How frequently did you use this path? (e.g. daily, weekly, monthly, yearly)
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Have you ever seen any stiles, gates, obstructions or notices on the route of the path?
Yes No
If yes please give details including locations and dates (approximately)
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Are you personally acquainted with, or have you ever been employed by, or a tenant of the owner of the land? Yes No
If yes please give details:
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Have you ever been challenged or stopped from using the path? Yes No If yes please give date, details and by whom (if known):
Has the path always followed the same route? Yes No
If no please describe any variation and time period:
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Please specify the owner or occupier of the land if known:
Name:------
Address:------
Declaration:
If necessary I am prepared to attend a public inquiry as a witness to the particulars I have detailed in this claim form: Yes No
(Please note that this evidence form will have considerably less value if the answer is no. The City Council reserves the right not to proceed with the claim where insufficient path claimants are prepared to give evidence in person if so required)
Do you object to this completed form being shown or copied to the landowner or occupier of the land affected, or their representative prior to an order being made?
YES NO
The facts I have given in this document are true to the best of my belief.
Signed------Date------
Name of person taking this statement (if appropriate)------Date------
Please return this completed form to:
The Review Officer,
Public Rights of Way Group
Sheffield City Council
4th Floor, Howden House
1 Union Street
Sheffield S1 2SH
NB: Because of the large number of claim forms received, it is the policy of the Public Rights of Way Group not to acknowledge receipt, unless specifically asked to do so. Also, claims are dealt with on the basis of urgency, or in order of receipt and therefore there may be a significant time delay in resolving the matter, unless because of special circumstances, it is considered a priority. Routes which are currently open and available are unlikely to be processed unless public use is challenged.