Public Footpath KH288A (part) at Lenham Diversion Order 2023

Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to divert part of Public Footpath KH288A at Lenham.

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 notice and plan in the Documents section.

The deadline for responses is 29 September 2023.


Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to divert part of Public Footpath KH288A at Lenham.

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 notice and plan in the Documents section.

The deadline for responses is 29 September 2023.


  • 26 November 2024

    (KH288A (Part) Lenham) Public Path Diversion Definitive Map and Statement Order 2023

    Notice is hereby given that the above referenced Order has been submitted to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for determination. An Inspector will be appointed by the Secretary of State to determine the Order.

    The start date for the above Order is 26 November 2024