Kent, Multiple Public Rights of Way Notices

Public Rights of Way and Village Greens

PROW - IN THE BOROUGH OF ASHFORD

Notice of the making of an Order to temporarily close Public Footpath AU63 in the town of Ashford

In The Borough of Ashford

Kent County Council

(Public Footpath AU63)
(Prohibition Of Traffic) Temporary Order 2026

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 AU63 from a point approximately 85 metres from its junction with The Street, northwards for approximately 50 metres, from 22 May 2026

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 will be signed for the duration of the closure.

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

PROW - IN THE DISTRICT OF DOVER

IN THE DISTRICT OF DOVER

NOTICE OF MODIFICATION ORDER

WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981

DEFINITIVE MAP AND STATEMENT FOR THE COUNTY OF KENT

THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
(RESTRICTED BYWAY ER217 AT HOUGHAM WITHOUT)
DEFINITIVE MAP MODIFICATION ORDER 2026

The above Order was made on 6th May 2026 under section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. If confirmed, it will modify the Definitive Map and Statement for the area by upgrading to Restricted Byway status the entire length of Bridleway ER217 which commences at its junction with the public highway known as Eight Acres at NGR TR 2660 4052 (opposite the junction with Public Footpath ER194) and runs in a generally north-easterly through easterly direction for approximately 1056 metres to its junction with ER219 and ER218B at NGR TR 2750 4098. The way has a width of 3 metres, with the exception of the central section between NGR TR 2691 4078 and NGR TR 2709 4089 where the width is 4 metres for a distance of approximately 210 metres.

A copy of the Order and Map may be seen free of charge during normal office hours at the offices of Dover District Council, Council Offices, White Cliffs Business Park, Whitfield, Dover CT16 3PJ or at the Kent History and Library Centre, James Whatman Way, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1LQ. The documents can also be viewed online at www.kent.gov.uk/prownotices.

Any representation about or objection to the Order must be sent or delivered in writing to the Case Officer, Ms. Melanie McNeir at Kent County Council, preferably by email to melanie.mcneir@kent.gov.uk or by post to the address below no later than Monday 6th July 2026. Please state the grounds on which they are made.

Please note that objections/representations cannot be treated as confidential and may come into the public domain. Copies of any objections or representations received may be disclosed to interested parties, including the Planning Inspectorate where the case is referred to it for determination.

If no such representations or objections are duly made to the Order (or to any part of it), or if any so made are withdrawn, the Kent County Council, instead of submitting the Order to the Secretary of State (or part of it if the Authority has by Notice to the Secretary of State so elected under paragraph 5 of schedule 15 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981) may itself confirm the Order (or that part of the Order). If the Order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Environment (in whole or in part), any representations or objections which have been duly made and not been withdrawn will be sent with it.

PROW and Access Service, Kent County Council, County Hall, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1XQ

IN THE DISTRICT OF DOVER

NOTICE OF MODIFICATION ORDER

WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981

DEFINITIVE MAP AND STATEMENT FOR THE COUNTY OF KENT

THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
(RESTRICTED BYWAYS ER218B AND ER309 AT HOUGHAM WITHOUT)
DEFINITIVE MAP MODIFICATION ORDER 2026

The above Order was made on 6th May 2026 under section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. If confirmed, it will modify the Definitive Map and Statement for the area by:

• adding a Restricted Byway, numbered ER309 and with a width of 3 metres, which commences at a junction with Coombe Road at NGR TR 2738 4125 and runs in a west-south-westerly direction for 218 metres to a junction with Restricted Byway ER218B at NGR TR 2718 4115 (which is recorded subject to the limitation of a field gate at NGR TR 2738 4125);

• upgrading to Restricted Byway status and renumbering to ER218B that section of Bridleway ER218A which commences at NGR TR 2703 4123 at Poulton Farm and runs in a east-south-easterly direction for 175 metres to NGR TR 2718 4115, continuing in a south-easterly through easterly through south-easterly direction for 410 metres to a junction with the existing section of ER218B at NGR TR 2750 4098 (which is recorded with a width of 3.7 metres for the first 175 metres at its northern end (between NGR TR 2703 4123 and its junction with ER309 at NGR TR 2718 4115) and a width of 2.5 metres thereafter, and subject to the limitation of a field gate at NGR TR 2739 4112); and

• upgrading to Restricted Byway status, with a width of 3 metres, that section of Public Footpath ER218B which commences at the aforementioned point at NGR TR 2750 4098 and runs in a easterly direction for 145 metres to a junction with ER192 and ER218C at NGR TR 2765 4100. All directions general, all distances approximate.

A copy of the Order and Map may be seen free of charge during normal office hours at the offices of Dover District Council, Council Offices, White Cliffs Business Park, Whitfield, Dover CT16 3PJ or at the Kent History and Library Centre, James Whatman Way, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1LQ. The documents can also be viewed online at www.kent.gov.uk/prownotices.

Any representation about or objection to the Order must be sent or delivered in writing to the Case Officer, Ms. Melanie McNeir at Kent County Council, preferably by email to melanie.mcneir@kent.gov.uk or by post to the address below no later than Monday 6th July 2026. Please state the grounds on which they are made.

Please note that objections/representations cannot be treated as confidential and may come into the public domain. Copies of any objections or representations received may be disclosed to interested parties, including the Planning Inspectorate where the case is referred to it for determination.

If no such representations or objections are duly made to the Order (or to any part of it), or if any so made are withdrawn, the Kent County Council, instead of submitting the Order to the Secretary of State (or part of it if the Authority has by Notice to the Secretary of State so elected under paragraph 5 of schedule 15 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981) may itself confirm the Order (or that part of the Order). If the Order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Environment (in whole or in part), any representations or objections which have been duly made and not been withdrawn will be sent with it.

PROW and Access Service, Kent County Council, County Hall Maidstone Kent ME14 1XQ

PROW - IN THE BOROUGH OF GRAVESHAM

Notice of the intention to make an Order to temporarily close Public Footpaths NG7/NS164 and NG9/NS165 in Gravesend and the Parish of Shorne

In The Borough of Gravesham

Kent County Council

(Public Footpaths NG7/NS164 and NG9/NS165)
(Prohibition Of Traffic) Temporary Order 2026

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 Footpaths NG7/NS164 and NG9/NS165 between Public Footpath NG8 and Public Footpath NS163 from the 15 June 2026

The paths will be closed for a maximum of six months, although it is likely an extension will be required.

The paths are to be closed because works are planned on or near it The paths will be closed alternately to allow continued access for pedestrians, and will be signed on site.

For detailed enquiries please contact Julian Ling
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 intention to make an Order to temporarily close Public Footpath NS163A in the Parish of Shorne

In The Borough of Gravesham

Kent County Council

(Public Footpath NS163A)
(Prohibition Of Traffic) Temporary Order 2026

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 the entire length of public footpath NS163A between Gravesend Road and Public Footpath NS163 from 15 June 2026

The path will be closed for a maximum of six months, although it is likely an extension will be required.

The path is to be closed because works are planned on or near it.

For alternative routes please visit the following website: https://bit.ly/41xKqkx

For detailed enquiries please contact Julian Ling
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 intention to make an Order to temporarily close Public Footpath NS167 in the Parish of Shorne

In The Borough of Gravesham

Kent County Council

(Public Footpath NS167)
(Prohibition Of Traffic) Temporary Order 2026

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 NS167 between Thong Lane and Public Bridleway NS174 from the 15 June 2026

The path will be closed for a maximum of six months, although it is likely an extension will be required.

The path is to be closed because works are planned on or near it.

For alternative routes please visit the following website: https://bit.ly/41xKqkx

For detailed enquiries please contact Julian Ling
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 intention to make an Order to temporarily close Public Footpath NS169 in the Parish of Shorne

In The Borough of Gravesham

Kent County Council

(Public Footpath NS169)
(Prohibition Of Traffic) Temporary Order 2026

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 NS169 between Fairfields and Public Footpath NS167 from the 15 June 2026

The path will be closed for a maximum of six months, although it is likely an extension will be required.

The path is to be closed because works are planned on or near it.

For alternative routes visit the following website: https://bit.ly/41xKqkx

For detailed enquiries please contact Julian Ling
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

IN THE DISTRICT OF SEVENOAKS

NOTICE OF MODIFICATION ORDER

WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981

DEFINITIVE MAP AND STATEMENT FOR THE COUNTY OF KENT

THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
(PUBLIC FOOTPATH SU52, SEVENOAKS)
DEFINITIVE MAP MODIFICATION ORDER 2026

The above Order was made on 6th May 2026 under section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. If confirmed, it will modify the Definitive Map and Statement for the area by adding a public footpath numbered SU52 with a width of 3.0 metres, which commences at its connection with Pound Lane at NGR TQ 5303 5537 (Point A on the Order plan) and runs in an easterly to eastsouth-easterly direction for 35 metres to its connection with Dartford Road at NGR TQ 5307 5537 (Point B).

All distances are approximate, all directions are general.

A copy of the Order and Map may be seen free of charge during normal office hours at the offices of Sevenoaks District Council, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1HG or at the Kent County Council, History and 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 (tel: 03000 41 86 74 or email William.Barfoot@kent.gov.uk).

Any representation about or objection to the Order must be sent or delivered in writing to William Barfoot at the Kent County Council (PROW & Access Service, Kent County Council, Sessions House, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1XQ ; William.Barfoot@kent.gov.uk ) no later than 3rd July 2026. Please state the grounds on which they are made.

Please note that objections/representations cannot be treated as confidential and may come into the public domain. Copies of any objections or representations received may be disclosed to interested parties, including the Planning Inspectorate where the case is referred to it for determination.

If no such representations or objections are duly made to the Order (or to any part of it), or if any so made are withdrawn, the Kent County Council, instead of submitting the Order to the Secretary of State (or part of it if the Authority has by Notice to the Secretary of State so elected under paragraph 5 of schedule 15 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981) may itself confirm the Order (or that part of the Order). If the Order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Environment (in whole or in part), any representations or objections which have been duly made and not been withdrawn will be sent with it.

PROW - IN THE BOROUGH OF SWALE

IN THE BOROUGH OF SWALE

NOTICE OF MODIFICATION ORDER

WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981

DEFINITIVE MAP AND STATEMENT FOR THE COUNTY OF KENT

THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
(PUBLIC FOOTPATH ZS56, EASTCHURCH)
DEFINITIVE MAP MODIFICATION ORDER 2026

The above Order was made on 29th April 2026 under section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. If confirmed, it will modify the Definitive Map and Statement for the area by adding a public footpath numbered ZS56, with a width of 1.5 metres, which commences at its connection with Leysdown Road at NGR TQ 9929 7107 (Point A on the Order plan) and runs in a southeasterly direction for 2382 metres to its connection with Harty Ferry Road at NGR TR 0094 6942 (Point B).

All distances are approximate, all directions are general.

A copy of the Order and Map may be seen free of charge during normal office hours at the offices of Swale Borough Council, Swale House, East Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3HT or at the Kent County Council, History and 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 (tel: 03000 41 86 74 or email William.Barfoot@kent.gov.uk).

Any representation about or objection to the Order must be sent or delivered in writing to William Barfoot at the Kent County Council (PROW & Access Service, Kent County Council, Sessions House, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1XQ ; William.Barfoot@kent.gov.uk ) no later than 3rd July 2026. Please state the grounds on which they are made.

Please note that objections/representations cannot be treated as confidential and may come into the public domain. Copies of any objections or representations received may be disclosed to interested parties, including the Planning Inspectorate where the case is referred to it for determination.

If no such representations or objections are duly made to the Order (or to any part of it), or if any so made are withdrawn, the Kent County Council, instead of submitting the Order to the Secretary of State (or part of it if the Authority has by Notice to the Secretary of State so elected under paragraph 5 of schedule 15 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981) may itself confirm the Order (or that part of the Order). If the Order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Environment (in whole or in part), any representations or objections which have been duly made and not been withdrawn will be sent with it.

Public Rights of Way & Access Service,
Kent County Council, Sessions House,
Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1XQ

Dated: 22nd May 2026