Public Footpaths KH269 (Parts) and KH270 (Part), Harrietsham Public Path Diversion Order 2024

Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to divert parts of Public Footpath KH269 and part of Public Footpath KH270 at Harrietsham.

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 of the proposed diversion on the 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 Public Path Order - KH269 & KH270 at Harrietsham - Public Notice in the Documents section.

The deadline for responses is 23 August 2024.


Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to divert parts of Public Footpath KH269 and part of Public Footpath KH270 at Harrietsham.

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 of the proposed diversion on the 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 Public Path Order - KH269 & KH270 at Harrietsham - Public Notice in the Documents section.

The deadline for responses is 23 August 2024.


  • 06 December 2024

    On the 19 November 2024 Kent County Council confirmed the above Order under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980. This Order comes into force on 19 November 2024.

    More information and a copy of the confirmed Order can be found in the Confirmed Order folder 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 06 December 2024.