Kent, Multiple Public Rights of Way Notices

Public Rights of Way and Village Greens

PROW - IN THE BOROUGH OF ASHFORD

Notice of the intention to make an Order to temporarily close Public Footpath AU20 in the Parish of Kennington

In The Borough of Ashford

Kent County Council

(Public Footpath AU20)
(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 AU20 partway between Canterbury Road and Public Footpath AU21 from the 01 December 2026.

The path will be closed for a maximum of six months.

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

The alternative route is located approximately 50 metres to the north of the affected length and 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 BOROUGH OF DARTFORD

IN THE BOROUGH OF DARTFORD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC PATH ORDER

HIGHWAYS ACT 1980
WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981

THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
(PUBLIC FOOTPATH DR47 (part), DARENTH)
PUBLIC PATH DIVERSION AND DEFINITIVE MAP AND STATEMENT MODIFICATION ORDER 2026

The above-named Order made on 14th October 2026 under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 will divert the entire width of that length of public footpath, which commences at an unaffected length of Public Footpath DR47 at NGR TQ 5859 7049 (Point A on the order plan) and runs in a generally north-easterly direction for approximately 153 metres to its connection with Green Street Green Road at NGR TQ 5867 7061 (Point B). As shown on the order plan by the bold line between Points A and B.

and will add a new length of public footpath numbered DR47 with a width of 2.0 metres, which commences at the aforementioned Point A and runs in a generally north-easterly to north-north easterly direction for approximately 107 metres to NGR TQ 5865 7058 (Point C) and then continues in a generally north-westerly direction for approximately 6 metres to NGR TQ 5864 7058, and then in a generally north-north-easterly direction for approximately 34 metres to NGR TQ 5866 7061, turning east for approximately 2 metres and then continuing in a north-north-easterly direction for approximately 13 metres to its connection with Green Street Green Road at NGR 5867 7062 (Point D). As shown on the order plan by the bold broken line between Points A-C-D.

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 Dartford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1DR 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 and Access, Sessions House, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5QX; William.Barfoot@kent.gov.uk no later than 4th December 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, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Kent County Council may confirm the Order as an unopposed Order. If the Order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Environment for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the Order.

PROW - IN THE BOROUGH OF MAIDSTONE

Notice of the making of an Order to temporarily close Public Footpath KM53 in the Parish of Loose

In The Borough of Maidstone

Kent County Council

(Public Footpath KM53)
(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 KM53 for its whole length between Loose Road and Pickering Street from the 09 November 2026

The path will be closed for a maximum of six months, although it is expected that it will reopen 04 December 2026.

The path is to be closed because works to install a gas main are planned on it and there is a likelihood of danger to users.

The alternative route is via Walnut Tree Avenue and Northleigh Close, and a map will be displayed on site for the duration of the closure.

For detailed enquiries please contact David Munn – David.munn@kent.gov.uk or 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 making of an Order to temporarily close Public Footpath ZR109 in the Parish of Bobbing

In The Borough of Swale

Kent County Council

(Public Footpath ZR109)
(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 ZR109 between Public Footpath ZR111 and Key Street for a distance of 588 metres from the 09 November 2026

The path will be closed for a maximum of six months

The path is closed because an upturn of recorded safety incidents at the level crossing has led Network Rail to request a temporary closure while a diversion is developed.

The alternative route is along Sandford Road, Woolett Road and using the Cattle Arch to get to the northern side of the railway line, 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 Gemma Kent – Network Rail – 03457 11 41 41

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: 6th November 2026