What the inquiry will look at, the inquiry date, and the documents and evidence being considered by the inspector.
A public inquiry will be 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 will review the evidence and 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 starts 10am Tuesday 6 October 2026.
Location: City Hall, College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TR.
Viewing the public inquiry online
You can view the proceedings of the Public Inquiry online, using the Microsoft Teams links below. A new link is provided for each day of the Inquiry.
If you are viewing on a mobile device you may be required to install the Microsoft Teams App. As an attendee you may be asked to add a name when joining via the link. However, your name will not be visible to other attendees.
- Closing statements, Monday 19 October, 9:30am to 5pm
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