Diversion of Public Footpath MR530, MR534 and MR534A at East Peckham

Consultation has concluded

Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to divert part of Public Footpath MR530, MR534 and MR534A at East Peckham.

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 and a plan showing the proposal can be found by viewing the confirmed Public Path Order in the Documents section.

Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to divert part of Public Footpath MR530, MR534 and MR534A at East Peckham.

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 and a plan showing the proposal can be found by viewing the confirmed Public Path Order in the Documents section.

Consultation has concluded

  • 9 March 2022

    On the 9 March 2022, Kent County Council confirmed the above Order under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980. This Order comes into force on 6 April 2022.

    More information and a copy of the confirmed order can be found in the MR530, MR534 and MR534A Confirmation Notice and Confirmed Order 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 1 April 2022.