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Diversion of Public Footpath SR552 (part) Edenbridge
Consultation has concluded
Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to divert part of Public Footpath SR552 at Edenbridge.
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 Public Path Order in the Documents section.
Please note that this application is being processed by Surrey County Council on behalf of Kent County Council.
Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to divert part of Public Footpath SR552 at Edenbridge.
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 Public Path Order in the Documents section.
Please note that this application is being processed by Surrey County Council on behalf of Kent County Council.
On the 23 February 2022, Kent County Council confirmed the above Order under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980. This Order comes into force on 23 March 2022.
More information and a copy of the confirmed order can be found in the SR552 Confirmation Notice and SR552 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 4 March 2022.
Timeline
Open
Diversion of Public Footpath SR552 (part) Edenbridge has finished this stage
4 March 2022
Close
Diversion of Public Footpath SR552 (part) Edenbridge is currently at this stage
The period for applying to the High Court closes on 15 April 2022.
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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