Public Footpath KH484 (Part) Boughton Malherbe - Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2022

Consultation has concluded

Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to divert part of Public Footpath KH484 at Boughton Malherbe.

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 KH484 Diversion Order 2022 Documents in the Documents section.


Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to divert part of Public Footpath KH484 at Boughton Malherbe.

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 KH484 Diversion Order 2022 Documents in the Documents section.


Consultation has concluded

  • 29 August 2023

    On the 29 August 2023 the Kent County Council confirmed the above Order under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980. The Order comes into force on 26 September 2023.

    Please see KH484 Diversion Order 2022- Confirmed in the Documents section