Public Footpath SR371 (Part), Westerham Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2024

Consultation has concluded

Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to divert part of Public Footpath SR371 at Westerham.

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 in the Documents section.



Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to divert part of Public Footpath SR371 at Westerham.

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 in the Documents section.



Consultation has concluded

  • 2 August 2024

    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    On 2 August 2024 the Kent County Council confirmed the above Order under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980. The Order comes into force on 30 August 2024