Pippa Middleton Faces Public Footpath Inquiry - B Radio
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www.bradio.co.ukHere’s the latest on Pippa Middleton’s footpath inquiry:
There is an ongoing public inquiry in Kintbury, Berkshire, over a footpath along Mill Lane at Barton Court. The dispute centers on whether the route should be added to the Definitive Map as a public right of way, with Ramblers UK advocating for recognition and Pippa Middleton and her husband James Matthews contesting while arguing privacy and estate concerns. The inquiry took place on May 13–14, 2026, and a government inspector was expected to issue a decision in the weeks following the hearing.[2][6][7]
Local reporting indicates the session was open to the public and included witnesses from residents, the council, and the landowners, with the outcome hinging on long-standing public use spanning decades and whether that use meets the legal criteria for a right of way. The context also includes related planning applications for the estate and safety concerns raised by walkers about access routes.[3][4][6]
Coverage from multiple outlets throughout 2026 confirms the central issues are access rights, route usability for villagers and walkers, and the potential impact on local travel to Kintbury. Some pieces note that privacy concerns are not deemed a controlling factor in the inquiry, which concentrates on historical use and legal rights.[1][7][3]
Illustration: The public inquiry atmosphere involved chairs, evidence sessions, and a crowdsourced sense of community interest, with dozens of local residents attending to observe the process.[6]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline of key dates and summarize the inspector’s findings once a final decision is announced. Would you like a short timeline or a brief one-page summary?
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www.independent.co.ukIt’s all about a contested footpath at Barton Court along Mill Lane in...
www.hellorayo.co.ukBut Pippa Middleton and James Matthews now find themselves in a battle with furious locals, after they barred dog walkers and ramblers from going through their grounds.
www.dailymail.co.ukPippa Middleton and James Matthews are in a planning row as a public inquiry examines footpath access and estate renovation challenges.
www.homebuilding.co.ukLocals claim to have used the path for over 50 years
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