Public Footpath WT217A (part) at Pembury Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2022

Consultation has concluded

Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to divert part of Public Footpath WT217A at Pembury.

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 aw hole.

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

The deadline for responses is 10 February 2023.


Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to divert part of Public Footpath WT217A at Pembury.

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 aw hole.

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

The deadline for responses is 10 February 2023.


Consultation has concluded

  • 2 June 2023

    This Order was confirmed on 23 May 2023 and will take effect after 28 days.

    The confirmed Order may be viewed in the Documents section.