Public Footpath SR161, Seal Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2025

Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to divert part of Public Footpath SR161 at Seal.

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 the Consultation Documents folder in the Documents section.

The deadline for responses is 11 July 2025.


Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to divert part of Public Footpath SR161 at Seal.

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 the Consultation Documents folder in the Documents section.

The deadline for responses is 11 July 2025.