Public Footpath SR341 (part), Westerham Public Path Extinguishment and Definitive Map and Statement Order 2026

Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to extinguish part of Public Footpath SR341 at Westerham.

Under The Highways Act 1980, the County Council has the power to make Orders to create, extinguish or divert footpaths and bridleways. Legislation affecting this proposal is contained within Section 118 of The Highways Act 1980. The grounds for an extinguishment is that the path is not needed for public use.

It should, however, be noted that Section 118 also provides that the Order may not be confirmed, either by the County Council in the absence of objections or by the secretary of state when objections have been received, unless it has had regard to:

1. the extent to which it appears that the path would, apart from the Order, be likely to be used by the public; and

2. the effect which the extinguishment would have as respects land served by the path or way.

Further details about the application (including how to respond) and a plan showing the proposal can be found by viewing the Order, Notice, and Statement in the Documents section.

This Order also relates to The Kent County Council (Public Footpath SR341 (part), Westerham) Public Path Creation and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2026.