Public Footpath ZR668 at Newnham - Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map Modification Order 2020

Notice period has concluded

Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to divert Public Footpath ZR668 at Newnham.

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 regard 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 and a plan showing the proposal can be found by viewing the Documents section.


Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to divert Public Footpath ZR668 at Newnham.

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 regard 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 and a plan showing the proposal can be found by viewing the Documents section.


Notice period has concluded

  • 09 May 2022

    This Order was confirmed on 11 April 2022 by the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and has now taken effect.

    The confirmed Order may be viewed in the Documents section.