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Public Footpath AE415 (part) Smeeth Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map & Statement Modification Order 2026
Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to divert part of Public Footpath AE415 at Smeeth.
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 regards 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 Notice, Order and Statement to Accompany in the Documents section.
The deadline for responses is Friday 12 June 2026.
Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to divert part of Public Footpath AE415 at Smeeth.
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 regards 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 Notice, Order and Statement to Accompany in the Documents section.
The deadline for responses is Friday 12 June 2026.
Timeline
Consultation opens
Public Footpath AE415 (part) Smeeth Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map & Statement Modification Order 2026 is currently at this stage
The consultation opens on 15 May 2026.
Consultation closes
this is an upcoming stage for Public Footpath AE415 (part) Smeeth Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map & Statement Modification Order 2026
If you require any of the documents in an alternative format or language please email alternativeformats@kent.gov.uk or call 03000 42 15 53 (text relay service number: 18001 03000 42 15 53). This number goes to an answering machine, which is monitored during office hours.
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