(Public Footpaths CH23 (part) & CH24 (part) Herne Bay) 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 CH23 and CH24 at Herne Bay.

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 Public Notice, Public Path Order and the Statement to Accompany in the Documents section.



Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to divert part of Public Footpath CH23 and CH24 at Herne Bay.

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 Public Notice, Public Path Order and the Statement to Accompany in the Documents section.



  • 07 August 2026

    This Order was confirmed on 29 July 2026 and has taken effect.

    The Confirmed Order and Notice may be viewed in the Documents section.

    This Order was confirmed on 29 July 2026 and has taken effect.

    The Confirmed Order and Notice may be viewed in the Documents section.