Diversion of Public Footpath CH23 at Herne & Broomfield

Consultation has concluded

Kent County Council has received an application (on behalf of Canterbury City Council), and subsequently made an Order, to divert part of Public Footpath CH23 at Herne & Broomfield.

Under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, an Order may be made to close or divert a Public Footpath, Bridleway or Restricted Byway where it is necessary to do so to enable development to take place.

Further details about the application (including how to respond) and a plan showing the proposal can be found by viewing the Public Notice, Order, Statement to Accompany and development plan in the Documents section.


Kent County Council has received an application (on behalf of Canterbury City Council), and subsequently made an Order, to divert part of Public Footpath CH23 at Herne & Broomfield.

Under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, an Order may be made to close or divert a Public Footpath, Bridleway or Restricted Byway where it is necessary to do so to enable development to take place.

Further details about the application (including how to respond) and a plan showing the proposal can be found by viewing the Public Notice, Order, Statement to Accompany and development plan in the Documents section.


Consultation has concluded

  • 11 November 2022

    On the 6 October 2022, Canterbury City Council confirmed the above Order under section 257 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990. Please note that the Order does not come into force until it has been certified by the Kent County Council on behalf of Canterbury City Council.

    More information and a copy of the confirmed order can be found in the Documents section.

    If a person aggrieved by the Order wants to question its validity, they can make an application to the High Court within 6 weeks from the 11 November 2022.