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PROW - IN THE BOROUGH OF ASHFORD
IN THE BOROUGH OF ASHFORD
NOTICE OF CONFIRMATION OF PUBLIC PATH ORDER
HIGHWAYS ACT 1980
WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981
THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
(PUBLIC FOOTPATH AT204 (PART) WOODCHURCH)
PUBLIC PATH DIVERSION AND DEFINITIVE MAP AND STATEMENT MODIFICATION ORDER 2024
On 18 May 2026 the Kent County Council confirmed the above Order made under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980.
The effect of the Order, as confirmed is to divert the entire width of that length of Public Footpath numbered AT204, which commences at NGR TQ 9601 3452 (Point A) and runs in a westerly direction for 277 metres to NGR TQ 9573 3453 (Point B) where the path connects to Public Footpath AT205 and an unaffected length of Public Footpath AT204. As shown by the bold line between Points A–B on the Order Plan and will add a new length of public footpath with a width of two metres, which commences at the aforementioned Points A and travels in a west southwesterly direction for 134 metres to NGR TQ 9588 3449 (Point C), then continues in a southwesterly direction for 26 metres to its termination point on Georges Hill at NGR TQ 9586 3448 (Point D). As shown by the bold broken line between Points A–C–D on the Order Plan.
All directions general, all distances approximate.
A copy of the Order as confirmed and the Order map may be seen free of charge during normal office hours at Ashford Gateway Plus, Church Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1AS 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 Michael Tonkin (tel: 03000 41 03 25 or email michael.tonkin@kent.gov.uk).
The Order comes into force on 15 June 2026 but if any person aggrieved by the Order wants to question its validity, or that of any provision contained in it, on the ground that it is not within the powers of the Highways Act 1980, as amended, or on the ground that any requirement of the Act, as amended, or of any regulation made under the Act which has not been complied with in relation to the Order, he or she may under Paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 to the Act as applied by Paragraph 5 of Schedule 6 to the Act, within 6 weeks of 05 June 2026 make an application to the High Court.
IN THE BOROUGH OF ASHFORD
NOTICE OF CONFIRMATION OF PUBLIC PATH ORDER
HIGHWAYS ACT 1980
WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981
THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
(PUBLIC FOOTPATH AT205 (PART) WOODCHURCH)
PUBLIC PATH CREATION AND DEFINITIVE MAP AND STATEMENT MODIFICATION ORDER 2024
On 18 May 2026 the Kent County Council confirmed the above Order made under Section 26 of the Highways Act 1980.
The effect of the Order, as confirmed will add a new length of Public Footpath numbered AT205 with a width of 2.0 metres, which commences at NGR TQ 95733 34536 (Point A) and travels in a south southwesterly direction for 9 metres to NGR TQ 95730 34526 (Point B), where the path terminates on Georges Hill.
All directions general, all distances approximate.
A copy of the Order as confirmed and the Order map may be seen free of charge during normal office hours at Ashford Gateway Plus, Church Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1AS 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 Michael Tonkin (tel: 03000 41 03 25 or email michael.tonkin@kent.gov.uk).
The Order comes into force on 15 June 2026 but if any person aggrieved by the Order wants to question its validity, or that of any provision contained in it, on the ground that it is not within the powers of the Highways Act 1980, as amended, or on the ground that any requirement of the Act, as amended, or of any regulation made under the Act which has not been complied with in relation to the Order, he or she may under Paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 to the Act as applied by Paragraph 5 of Schedule 6 to the Act, within 6 weeks of 05 June 2026 make an application to the High Court.
PROW - IN THE BOROUGH OF MAIDSTONE
Notice of the intention to make an Order to temporarily close Public Footpath KM217 in the Parish of Marden
In The Borough of Maidstone
Kent County Council
(Public Footpath KM217)
(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 KM217 between West End and Lucks Way from the 02 July 2026
The path will be closed for a maximum of six months.
The path is closed because excavation works are required to install ducting for electrical cables for use by Marden Primary School.
The alternative route is via Lucks Way, Sovereigns Way, Pattenden Lane and West End and will be signed for the duration of the closure.
For detailed enquiries please contact Lisa Ridler
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
Public Rights of Way & Access Service,
Kent County Council, Sessions House,
Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1XQ
Dated: 5th June 2026
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