The Kent County Council (Public Footpath EE461 (Part) Aylesham) Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2023

Consultation has concluded

Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to divert part of Public Footpath EE461 at Aylesham.

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 the proposed diversion will have on 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 EE461 at Aylesham.

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 the proposed diversion will have on 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.



Consultation has concluded

  • 08 December 2023

    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    This Order was confirmed on 29 November 2023 and will take effect on 27 December 2023.

    The confirmed Order may be viewed 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 08 December 2023.