Current Public Right of Way Consultations

Virtual Public Inquiry into The Kent County Council (Public Footpaths CW80 & CWX40, Whitstable) Rail Crossing Extinguishment and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2018

Starting on Tuesday 22 September 2020, the Planning Inspectorate will host a virtual public inquiry into the Order relating to the extinguishment of public footpath numbered CW80 where it runs across the railway level crossing at Glebe way, Whitstable, and the connecting footpath numbered CWX40. The related documents for that inquiry are attached to this consultation page which is for information only and not open for responses.

The Kent County Council (Footpath WBX20 at Tunbridge Wells) Definitive Map Modification Order 2020

Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to amend the legal record of Public Rights of Way, known as the Definitive Map and Statement, by recording a new public footpath running between Elphick's Place and Forest Road at Tunbridge Wells. Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, the County Council may make an Order to modify the Definitive Map where it is considered that a public right of way which is not shown on the map is reasonably alleged to subsist. Further details about the application (including how to respond) and a plan showing the proposal can be found by viewing the documents in the section below. The deadline for responses is 27 November 2020.

The Kent County Council (Public Footpath CB550 At Littlebourne) Definitive Map Modification Order 2020 - Confirmation

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Definitive Map and Statement for The County of Kent The Kent County Council (Public Footpath CB550 At Littlebourne) Definitive Map Modification Order 2020 - Confirmation

The Kent County Council (Public Footpath CB377 (Part) Upper Hardres) DMMO 2020 - Confirmed

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 S.53 - The Kent County Council (Public Footpath CB377 (Part) Upper Hardres) DMMO 2020 - Confirmation

The Kent County Council (Restricted Byway AE350 (part), Sevington) Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2020

Kent County Council has made an Order to divert part of restricted byway AE350 at Sevington. Under the Highways Act 1980, an Order may be made to close or divert a public footpath, bridleway or restricted byway where it is in the interests of the landowner and/or the public to do so. In considering a proposal, the County Council will have regard to whether the new route is substantially less convenient to the public and the impact of the proposed diversion on the public enjoyment of the route as a whole. Further details about the application (including how to respond) and a plan showing the proposal can be found by viewing the documents in the section below. The deadline for responses is 13 November 2020.

The Kent County Council (Restricted Byway MR247B (Part), Wrotham) Public Path Diversion 2020 - Confirmation

The Kent County Council (Restricted Byway MR247B (Part), Wrotham) Public Path Diversion And Definitive Map And Statement Modification Order 2020 - Confirmation

Diversion of Public Footpath KM293 at Staplehurst

Diversion of part of Public Footpath KM293 at Staplehurst under the Highways Act 1980

Diversion of Public Footpath AT150A at High Halden

Diversion of part of Public Footpath AT150A at High Halden under the Highways Act 1980

Diversion of Public Footpath KM281 at Marden

Diversion of part of Public Footpath KM281 at Marden under the Highways Act 1980

Coming into effect of the diversion of part of Public Footpath AB32 at Tenterden