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PROW - IN THE BOROUGH OF ASHFORD
Notice of the making of an Order to temporarily close Public Footpath AE413 in the Parish of Smeeth
In The Borough of Ashford
Kent County Council
(Public Footpath AE413)
(Prohibition Of Traffic) Temporary Order 2025
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, Section 14(1), As Amended By The Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991
Kent County Council has made an Order the effect of which is to temporarily close Public Footpath AE413 between its junctions with Public Footpaths AE415 and AE425 from the 14 July 2025.
The path will be closed for a maximum of six months, although it is expected that it will reopen in November 2025.
The path is closed because works are planned on or near it.
The alternative route is via Public Footpaths AE425, AE423 & AE415.
For detailed enquiries please contact Malcolm Wills
Contact Centre no. 03000 41 71 71
Or for further details on temporary closures on the Rights of Way Network visit our interactive map: www.kent.gov.uk/prowfaults
IN THE BOROUGH OF ASHFORD
NOTICE OF CONFIRMATION OF PUBLIC PATH ORDER
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990
SECTION 257 AND PARAGRAPH 1 OF SCHEDULE 14
THE ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
(PUBLIC FOOTPATH AU70 (parts), ASHFORD)
PUBLIC PATH STOPPING UP ORDER 2025
On 25 June 2025 Ashford Borough Council confirmed the above Order under Section 257 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
The effect of that Order, as confirmed, is to stop upthe entire width of that length of public footpath numbered AU70, which commences on the north-west side of Beaver Lane at NGR TQ 9942 4183 (point A) and runs south-east for 73 metres to the north-west side of Watercress Lane at NGR TQ 9948 4179 (point B), between the points A-B on the Order plan. The effect of the Order is also be to stop up the entire width of that length of public footpath numbered AU70, which commences on the south-east side of Watercress Lane at NGR TQ 9949 4179 (point C) and runs on a curved alignment east through south-east for 41 metres to its connection with the north-west side of Cross Stile at NGR TQ 9952 4178 (point D), between the points C-D on the Order plan.
All directions general, all distances approximate.
A copy of the Order and Map have been placed and may be seen free of charge during normal office hours at the Ashford Gateway Plus, Church Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1AS or at the Kent County Council, History & Library Centre, James Whatman Way, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1LQ, from 10am-5pm. The documents can also be viewed online at www.kent.gov.uk/prownotices or a copy can be obtained by contacting Maria McLauchlan on 03000 41 34 20 or email maria.mclauchlan@kent.gov.uk
The Order came into force on 25 June 2025, but if any person aggrieved by the Order desires to question its validity or that of any provision contained in it on the ground that it is not within the powers of the above Act, or on the ground that any requirement of that Act, or any regulation made under it has not been complied with in relation to the confirmation of the Order, he or she may apply to the High Court for any of these purposes under section 287 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 within 6 weeks from the date on which notice is first published as required by paragraph 7 of Schedule 14 to that Act.
Notice of extension of an Order temporarily closing Public Footpath AW87 in the Parish of Egerton
In The Borough of Ashford
Kent County Council
(Public Footpath AW87)
(Prohibition Of Traffic) Temporary Order 2025
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Section 14(1), As Amended By The Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991
The Secretary of State for Transport has directed that the Order made by Kent County Council on the 17 January 2025, the effect of which was to prohibit all traffic from Public Footpath AW87 has been extended for a further 6 months, until the 17 January 2026 or until the completion of the works, whichever is the earlier.
The path is closed between St. James Yard and its junction with Public Footpath AW88
The alternative route is via Public Footpath AW106 and will be signed for the duration of the closure.
For detailed enquiries please contact Denis Fogel
Contact Centre no. 03000 41 71 71
Or for further details on temporary closures on the Rights of Way Network visit our interactive map: www.kent.gov.uk/prowfaults
PROW - IN THE BOROUGH OF DARTFORD
Notice of the making of an Order to temporarily close Public Footpath DS1 in the Parish of Swanscombe and Greenhithe
In The Borough of Dartford
Kent County Council
(Public Footpath DS1)
(Prohibition Of Traffic) Temporary Order 2025
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, Section 14(1), As Amended By The Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991
Kent County Council has made an Order the effect of which is to temporarily close Public Footpath DS1 along the lower promenade between The Avenue and Lightermans Way from the 12 July 2025
The path will be closed for a maximum of six months, although it is expected that it will reopen after two weeks.
The path is to be closed because works are planned beside it to construct a new sea wall, where the bank is being eroded by tides.
The alternative route is via the Kings Charles III England Coast Path along the upper promenade, parallel to the closed section.
For detailed enquiries please contact David Munn –
David.munn@kent.gov.uk
Contact Centre no. 03000 41 71 71
Or for further details on temporary closures on the Rights of Way Network visit our interactive map: www.kent.gov.uk/prowfaults
PROW - IN THE DISTRICT OF FOLKESTONE & HYTHE
Notice of the making of an Order to temporarily close Public Footpath HF12
In The District of Folkestone & Hythe
Kent County Council
(Public Footpath HF12)
(Prohibition Of Traffic) Temporary Order 2025
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, Section 14(1), As Amended By The Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991
Kent County Council has made an Order the effect of which is to temporarily close Public Footpath HF12 between Churchill Avenue and Park Farm Road from the 16 July 2025
The path will be closed for a maximum of six months.
The path is closed because works are planned on or near it.
The alternative route is Park Farm Road & Churchill Avenue and will be signed for the duration of the closure.
For detailed enquiries please contact Edward Denne
Contact Centre no. 03000 41 71 71
Or for further details on temporary closures on the Rights of Way Network visit our interactive map: www.kent.gov.uk/prowfaults
PROW - IN THE BOROUGH OF GRAVESHAM
Notice of the intention to make an Order to temporarily close Public Footpath NG2 (also NCN Route 1) at Gravesend
In The Borough of Gravesham
Kent County Council
(Public Footpath NG2)
(Prohibition Of Traffic) Temporary Order 2025
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, Section 14(1), As Amended By The Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991
Kent County Council intends to make an Order the effect of which is to temporarily close Public Footpath NG2 between its junction with Mark Lane and its junction with public footpath NG3 from the 04 August 2025.
The path will be closed for six months, although it is expected that it will require a closure extension
The path is closed because works are planned on or near it.
The alternative route is via public footpaths NG12 & NG1 and Public Bridleway NS318 and will be signed for the duration of the closure. The alternative route for cyclists is via the A226, Lower Higham Road and Chalk Road.
For detailed enquiries please contact David Munn – David.munn@kent.gov.uk
Contact Centre no. 03000 41 71 71
Or for further details on temporary closures on the Rights of Way Network visit our interactive map: www.kent.gov.uk/prowfaults
PROW - IN THE DISTRICT OF SEVENOAKS
Notice of the making of an Order to temporarily close Public Footpath SR430 in the Parish of Leigh
In The District of Sevenoaks
Kent County Council
(Public Footpath SR430)
(Prohibition Of Traffic) Temporary Order 2025
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, Section 14(1), As Amended By The Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991
Kent County Council has made an Order the effect of which is to temporarily close Public Footpath SR430 along the northern boundary edge of the property known as Applegarth (Point A and Point B on attached map) from the 11 July 2025.
The path will be closed for a maximum of six months, although it is expected that it will reopen in August 2025.
The path is closed because works are planned on or near it.
There is no alternative route.
For detailed enquiries please contact Heidi-ann Bousquet
Contact Centre no. 03000 41 71 71
Or for further details on temporary closures on the Rights of Way Network visit our interactive map: www.kent.gov.uk/prowfaults
PROW - IN THE BOROUGH OF SWALE
Notice of the intention to make an Order to temporarily close Byway Open to All Traffic (BOAT) ZR98 in the Parish of Iwade
In The Borough of Swale
Kent County Council
(Byway Open to All Traffic ZR98)
(Prohibition Of Traffic) Temporary Order 2025
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, Section 14(1), As Amended By The Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991
Kent County Council intends to make an Order the effect of which is to temporarily close BOAT ZR98 to all traffic for the first forty metres from School Lane from the 11 August 2025
The path will be closed for a maximum of six months, although it is expected that it will reopen mid-September 2025
The path is to be closed because works are planned on or near it
There is no alternative route for vehicles, equestrians or cyclists.
There is an alternative route for pedestrians via a temporary route that runs parallel with School Lane between BOAT ZR98 and BOAT ZR95 and will be signed for the duration of the closure.
For detailed enquiries please contact Denis Fogel
Contact Centre no. 03000 41 71 71
Or for further details on temporary closures on the Rights of Way Network visit our interactive map: www.kent.gov.uk/prowfaults
Notice of the making of an Order to temporarily close Public Footpath ZR121 in the Parish of Borden
In The Borough of Swale
Kent County Council
(Public Footpath ZR121)
(Prohibition Of Traffic) Temporary Order 2025
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, Section 14(1), As Amended By The Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991
Kent County Council has made an Order the effect of which is to temporarily close the entire length of Public Footpath ZR121 between its junctions on Wises Lane from the 19 July 2025
The path will be closed initially for six months, but it is expected to require an extension.
The path is to be closed because works are planned on or near it.
There is no alternative route.
For detailed enquiries please contact Denis Fogel
Contact Centre no. 03000 41 71 71
Or for further details on temporary closures on the Rights of Way Network visit our interactive map: www.kent.gov.uk/prowfaults
PROW - IN THE4 BOROUGH OF TUNBRIDGE WELLS
NOTICE OF CONFIRMATION OF PUBLIC PATH ORDER
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 SECTION 257 AND PARAGRAPH 7 OF SCHEDULE 14
TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL
(PUBLIC FOOTPATHS WB11 (part) AND WT192A (part) TUNBRIDGE WELLS & CAPEL)
PUBLIC PATH DIVERSION ORDER 2025
On 26th June 2025, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council confirmed the above Order under section 257 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
The effect of the Order, as confirmed, is to divert the entire width of that length of public footpath WB11 (a) commencing at NGR TQ 6062 4288 (Point A on order plan) and running in an east-north-easterly direction for 215 metres to NGR TQ 6083 4293 (Point B) and (b) commencing at NGR TQ 6085 4293 (Point C) and runs in an east-south-easterly to easterly direction for 85 metres to NGR TQ 6093 4292 (Point D). As shown on the order plan by the solid black line between Points A-B and C-D and (c) the entire width of that length of Public Footpath WT192A commencing at the aforementioned Point D and running in a northeasterly direction for 18 metres to NGR TQ 6095 4292 (point E). As shown on the order plan by the solid black line between Points D-E.
and will add a new length of public footpath numbered WB11 with a width of 2.0 metres which will
(a) commence at the aforementioned Point A and run in a northerly direction for approximately 15 metres to NGR TQ 6061 4290 (Point F) and then in an east-north-easterly direction to easterly direction for 219 metres to the aforementioned Point B, and (b) commence at the aforementioned Point C and running in an easterly direction for 51 metres to NGR TQ 6090 4293 (Point G). As shown on the order plan by the broken black line between Points A-F-B and C-G.
And (c) a new length of public footpath numbered WT192A with a width of 2.0 metres which will commence at the aforementioned Point G and runs in a north-easterly direction for 25 metres to NGR TQ 6092 4293 and then in a south-easterly direction for 28 metres to the aforementioned Point E. As shown on the order plan by the broken black line between Points G-E.
All directions are general, all distances are approximate.
A copy of the confirmed order and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Offices of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council at The Amelia Scott, Mount Pleasant Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1AW or at the Kent County Council, History & Library Centre, James Whatman Way, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1LQ, from 10am-5pm. The documents can also be viewed online at www.kent.gov.uk/prownotices or a copy can be obtained by contacting William Barfoot on 03000 41 86 74 or email William.Barfoot@kent.gov.uk
The Order comes into force on the date upon which the Kent County Council, on behalf of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council certifies that the terms of article 2 of the Order have been complied with, but if any person aggrieved by the Order desires to question its validity or that of any provision contained in it on the ground that it is not within the powers of the above Act, or on the ground that any requirement of that Act, or any regulation made under it has not been complied with in relation to the confirmation of the Order, he or she may apply to the High Court for any of these purposes under section 287 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 within 6 weeks from the date on which notice is first published as required by paragraph 7 of Schedule 14 to that Act.
Notice of extension of an Order temporarily closing Restricted Byway WT340A in the Parish of Horsmonden
In The Borough of Tunbridge Wells
Kent County Council
(Restricted Byway WT340A)
(Prohibition Of Traffic) Temporary Order 2025
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Section 14(1), As Amended By The Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991
The Secretary of State for Transport has directed that the Order made by Kent County Council on the 20 January 2025, the effect of which was to prohibit all traffic from Restricted Byway WT340A has been extended for a further 6 months, until the 20 January 2026 or until the completion of the works, whichever is the earlier.
The path is closed between Goudhurst Road and Bassetts Farm Cottages.
Access for pedestrians will be maintained during the works except for a limited time when the full width will need to be closed for resurfacing. Further information on site access contact: Nick Orchard Tel: 01622 626816
For detailed enquiries please contact Jonathan Bibby
Contact Centre no. 03000 417171
Or for further details on temporary closures on the Rights of Way Network visit our interactive map: www.kent.gov.uk/prowfaults
Public Rights of Way and Access Service,
Kent County Council
Invicta House, County Hall
Maidstone, Kent ME14 1XX
Dated: 11th July 2025
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