Obstructions (e.g. a fence or anything that blocks access) A reported problem where the right of way is still available to most users albeit with some difficulty or inconvenience and/or where there is an easy alternative route nearby. Examples include: Damaged stile or gate A3 - Maximum of 16 of problem B3 - No specific target. Problem will C3 - No specific target. Problem will be Poor surface condition 3 being reported (including inspection be addressed as and when addressed as and when resources allow Vegetation overgrowth/ within 20 working days). resources allow or by volunteers. or by volunteers. undergrowth Fallen tree / Tree with structural issues requiring non urgent action Barbed wire on structures e.g. gates and stiles Encroachment to limit users’ access A reported problem which does not prevent a right of way being used nor has any significant impact on its accessibility. Examples include: Misleading signs and notices Missing, damaged or A4 - No specific target. Problem will B4 - No specific target. Problem will C4 - No specific target. Problem will be 4 signposts and waymarkers be addressed as and when be addressed as and when addressed as and when resources allow Poor fencing adjacent to a path resources or by volunteers. resources allow or by volunteers. or by volunteers. Encroachment where users’ access is not limited Mud Minor deviation from legal line Minor vegetation growth * This is the minimum inspection regime. Paths can happen more regularly inspected if volunteers are trained as path inspectors.
Obstructions (e.g. a fence or anything that blocks access) 3 A reported problem where the right of way is still available to most users albeit with some difficulty or inconvenience and/or where there is an easy alternative route nearby. Examples include: Damaged stile or gate Poor surface condition Vegetation overgrowth/ undergrowth Fallen tree / Tree with structural issues requiring non urgent action Barbed wire on structures e.g. gates and stiles Encroachment to limit users’ access A3 - Maximum of 16 of problem being reported (including inspection within 20 working days). B3 - No specific target. Problem will be addressed as and when resources allow or by volunteers. C3 - No specific target. Problem will be addressed as and when resources allow or by volunteers. 4 A reported problem which does not prevent a right of way being used nor has any significant impact on its accessibility. Examples include: Misleading signs and notices Missing, damaged or signposts and waymarkers Poor fencing adjacent to a path Encroachment where users’ access is not limited Mud Minor deviation from legal line Minor vegetation growth A4 - No specific target. Problem will be addressed as and when resources or by volunteers. B4 - No specific target. Problem will be addressed as and when resources allow or by volunteers. C4 - No specific target. Problem will be addressed as and when resources allow or by volunteers. * This is the minimum inspection regime. Paths can happen more regularly inspected if volunteers are trained as path inspectors.
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