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Report for Launch Point L013 An Lodan jetty, Ford Bay, Torran, Ford

1. Proposed Launch Point

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2. Summary of Representations Received Representation Respondent

Name Organisation/ Group

Objection Summery

Respondents proposed action

Respondent Ref No.

Objection Sheila Brolly

J&S Brolly t/a Torran Farm

Privacy & Security / Health & Safety / Business

Delete

Objection Joachim Brolly and Sheila Brolly

J&S Brolly t/a Torran Farm

Privacy & Security / Health & Safety / Business

Delete

3. History of Access i. Right of Way Status

ii. Recorded Access Issues

4. Site Visit Aerial photograph of the Launch Point and surrounding area

Note the recent development of the area

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View of the Torran Bay Development

Approximate location of L013

5. Alternative Launch Point There is a second launch point proposed in the southern side of Loch Awe L240 which is also the subject of an objection and the Council is proposing it for deletion as well. Of the two L013 is least appropriate for designation.

6. Consultation with Objectors & Other Interested Parties Summary of responses

7. Access Officer’s Initial Comments The presence of the business owned by Mr & Mrs Brolly is considered to conflict with the designation of L013 as a Launching Point for a number of reasons. Access to the Launching Point is blocked by a locked gate and there is no suitable public parking. Although there was support for this Launch Point during the informal consultation there was no representation supporting it during the Formal Consultation.

Therefore the Access Team recommends that Launch Point L013 is deleted from the Core Path Plan.

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8. Advice received from the Access Forum

Argyll and Bute Council Core Path Plan

Finalised Draft 2012 Minute of Discussions by the Access Forum

Path Number: L013 Path Name: An Lodan jetty, Ford Bay, Torran, Ford

Forum Members Present John Urquhart (Chair) John Cameron Little Neil Duncan Mike McManus Blair Fletcher

Dave Tomlinson Duncan McDonald Tim Lister Malcolm Holder

Declarations of Interest None

Members Familiar with the Location Tim Lister

Discussions Planning History Car parking Sufficiency of launching points

Access Forum Advice to Argyll and Bute Council

Support Officer’s Recommendation (in Section 7) Object to Officer’s Recommendation (in Section 7) Mixed opinion amongst Access Forum members (record all views below)

Majority View Support Officers recommendation- delete Minority View

9. Access Officer’s Final Recommendations Delete this launching point from the Core Paths Plan although there remains a need to provide a launching point at the southern end of Loch Awe to allow proper access for canoeists and other non-motorised boats onto one of Scotland’s largest freshwater lochs. It has been suggested that it would be possible to develop a Paddle Trail along the loch which could attract a significant number of visitors to the area.

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10. Appendices

Appendix I. Copies of the representations received during the formal consultation

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Appendix II. Copies of relevant correspondence None

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Appendix III. Copies of responses additional consultations

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