Public Footpath ZR88 (Part) Iwade Definitive Map Modification Order 2023 and subsequent Extinguishment and Creation Order 2023

Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to amend the legal record of Public Rights of Way, known as the Definitive Map, by amending part of the alignment of Public Footpath ZR88 at Iwade, by the extinguishment of a length of the Public Footpath ZR88 at Iwade, and by the creation of a length of the Public Footpath ZR88 at Iwade.

The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 states that the Highway Authority may make a Definitive Map Modification Order to amend the Definitive Map and Statement where it is considered that a public right of way which is not shown on the map is reasonably alleged to subsist.

Further details about the application and a plan showing the proposal can be found by viewing DMMO and PPO documents - ZR88, Iwade in the Documents section.

Subsequently, the County Council has also made an Order to extinguish the entire width of that length of Public Footpath numbered ZR88 at Iwade

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 (including how to respond) and a plan showing the proposal can be found by viewing DMMO and PPO documents - ZR88, Iwade in the Documents section.