Restricted Byway ED56 at Sholden Definitive Map Modification Order 2025

Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to amend the legal record of Public Rights of Way, known as the Definitive Map, by upgrading Public Footpath ED56 at Sholden and Deal to Restricted Byway status. The proposed upgrade to Restricted Byway status provides the public with right of way on horseback, bicycle and in a non-mechanically propelled vehicle, in addition to the existing right of way on foot.

Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, the County Council may make an Order to modify the Definitive Map where it is considered that a route shown at a particular status ought to be shown at a different status. The Order will only take effect if it is confirmed; making and advertising the Order provides an opportunity for objections and representations to be made.

UPDATE 07/08/2025: The Order has now been confirmed and has taken legal effect. A copy of the confirmed Order may be found in the Documents section.

Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to amend the legal record of Public Rights of Way, known as the Definitive Map, by upgrading Public Footpath ED56 at Sholden and Deal to Restricted Byway status. The proposed upgrade to Restricted Byway status provides the public with right of way on horseback, bicycle and in a non-mechanically propelled vehicle, in addition to the existing right of way on foot.

Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, the County Council may make an Order to modify the Definitive Map where it is considered that a route shown at a particular status ought to be shown at a different status. The Order will only take effect if it is confirmed; making and advertising the Order provides an opportunity for objections and representations to be made.

UPDATE 07/08/2025: The Order has now been confirmed and has taken legal effect. A copy of the confirmed Order may be found in the Documents section.