What the inquiry will look at, the inquiry date, and the documents and evidence being considered by the inspector.
A public inquiry was held to consider if routes linking West Dene, Cheyne Road, Druid Hill and Stoke Lodge should be added to Bristol's Definitive Map of public rights of way as public footpaths.
An independent inspector reviewed the evidence to decide if the proposed changes should be made.
The pdf Public Inquiry for Council of Bristol Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order No.7 2024(102 KB) contains the formal public inquiry notice and the effect of the Order.
Visit Definitive map modification orders - Register of applications to see the Stoke Lodge modification order application: Reference IE0/1415.
View pdf public inquiry core documents(494 KB) to see the list of the inquiry documents.
Date and location of the inquiry
The inquiry started at 10am Tuesday 6 October 2026.
Location: City Hall, College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TR.
Inquiry core documents
These documents include evidence and supporting information that the appointed Planning Inspector will consider before deciding on the order: Stoke Lodge footpaths public inquiry core documents and information.
If you need these documents in another format email: rightsofway@bristol.gov.uk