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Gate is obstructive

Reported via desktop in the Gate - Damaged/ Missing category anonymously at 18:51, Thursday 6 November 2025

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 8386228.

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Any structure on PRoW should be the 'least restrictive option'. This gate, which has been reported previously but no change made, has a chain and latch at low level, is heavy to move and the surface is deep mud. The gate should be improved or replaced with a d-loop latch and long handle for safer use, particularly as it is adjacent to the road in a blindspot. The surface should be repaired, with a non-slip material that allows for drainage of the surface water.

Updates

  • Thank you for reporting a fault. Officers will now investigate the concerns and this may take up to 5 working days. If you believe that your concerns are urgent then please phone us.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 18:51, Thursday 6 November 2025

  • Investigation: Ongoing - Thankyou for your enquiry we are currently investigating this issue and will update you once we have further information

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 15:15, Wednesday 12 November 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Not Started - Thank you for your enquiry we can confirm that a rights of way officer for this area has carried out a site inspection and a new 5f bridelgate to be installed .

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 08:09, Thursday 13 November 2025

  • Thank you for the update and the positive action planned to replace the gate. Ideally the gate would open away from the road, not be weighted (self-closing is better), have a D-loop instead of a straight bolt striker and a trombone handle is preferred to a straight handle. BHS would also like to know how the surface issues (deep mud) will be addressed.

    Posted anonymously at 09:39, Thursday 13 November 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Not Started - Thank you for your enquiry as the land owner is installing a new field gate at this location, they are kindly installing the bridle gate and carrying out the surface improvement works . we will continue to monitor this area as a part of our ongoing inspection regime

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 12:26, Thursday 13 November 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Scheduled

    State changed to: Action scheduled

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 06:26, Wednesday 3 December 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Ongoing

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 12:21, Wednesday 3 December 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Work Completed

    State changed to: Fixed

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 12:34, Wednesday 3 December 2025

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