The Kent County Council (Public Footpath SR620 (part), Edenbridge) Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2023

Consultation has concluded

Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to divert part of Public Footpath SR620 at Edenbridge.

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 SR620 diversion Order, SR620 diversion Order Notice and SR620 diversion statement to accompany in the Documents section.



Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to divert part of Public Footpath SR620 at Edenbridge.

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 SR620 diversion Order, SR620 diversion Order Notice and SR620 diversion statement to accompany in the Documents section.



Consultation has concluded

  • Friday 27 October 2023

    27 Oct 2023

    The above Order was confirmed on 16 October 2023 and has now taken effect.

    More information and a copy of the confirmed order can be found in the Confirmation folder in the documents section.

    If a person aggrieved by the Order wants to question its validity, they can make an application to the High Court within 6 weeks from 27 October 2023.