Diversion of Public Footpaths SD64 (part) and SD97 (part) at Swanley and Extinguishment of Public Footpath SD70 (part) at Swanley

Consultation has concluded

Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made Orders, to divert part of Public Footpaths SD64 and SD70 at Swanley; and made an Order to extinguish part of Public Footpath SD70 at Swanley.

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 diversion 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. The County Council is proposing to extinguish part of Public Footpath SD70 on the basis that it is no longer needed for public use.

Further details about the application and plans showing the proposals can be found by viewing the Order folder in the Documents section.


Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made Orders, to divert part of Public Footpaths SD64 and SD70 at Swanley; and made an Order to extinguish part of Public Footpath SD70 at Swanley.

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 diversion 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. The County Council is proposing to extinguish part of Public Footpath SD70 on the basis that it is no longer needed for public use.

Further details about the application and plans showing the proposals can be found by viewing the Order folder in the Documents section.


Consultation has concluded

  • Friday 29 December 2023

    This Order was confirmed on 15 December 2023 and will take effect after 28 days.

    The confirmed Order may be viewed in the Documents section.