A government inspector today announced an additional investigation into the Claverton Down to Combe Down footpath.

Earlier this year a public enquiry was held to determine the legal width of footpath AQ78. The contested section is the fenced part by Quarry Farm at the Widcombe Hill end. Then the Inspector that the footpath was 5m, in some cases 7m wide. This was even more than the case made by the council; the difference was advertised for renewed consultation.

In a letter, the Planning Inspectorate announced that objections have again been recieved, which an inspector wil need to consider and then re-rule. Another public enquiry may be needed, but an exchange of letters is more likely.