Knockin, Oswestry - Public Footpath Diversion
What is happening?
Notice of Public Path Order and Definitive Map
and Statement Modification Order
Highways Act 1980
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
The Shropshire Council (Footpath 2 (part), Parish of Knockin)
Public Path Diversion Order 2025
The above-named Order made on 25 th September 2025 by the Shropshire Council (“the Council”) under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 and section 53A(2) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, will divert approximately 161m of Footpath 2 at Ivy House Farm from grid references SJ 3314 2238 to SJ 3298 2241 onto a line approximately 197m in length, from grid reference SJ 3314 2238 along a field edge before travelling over an unsealed track to meet Restricted Byway 1 at grid reference SJ 3299 2242.
A copy of the Order, the Order map and an explanatory statement may be seen on the Council’s website at
https://shropshire.gov.uk/outdoor-partnerships/countryside-access-and-
public-rights-of-way/current-public-path-orders/ or obtained free of charge via outdoor.recreation@shropshire.gov.uk Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to the Rights of Way Team, Shropshire Council, Riggs Hall, Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, SY1 2AS, or by email to outdoor.recreation
not later
than 23 rd October 2025. Please state the grounds on which they are made.
If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Council may confirm the Order as an unopposed order. If the Order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the Order.
Dated 25 th September 2025
Pete Banford
Culture and Communities Manager
The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ
If you require any further information, please contact
outdoor.recreation@shropshire.gov.uk
Data Protection: Please note that representations received may be reproduced, stored and copied in connection with the processing of the above-named Order and /or any Public Inquiry. Information will not be used for additional purposes without consent. Representations without a name and address will be treated as anonymous which may affect their weight in the decision-making process.
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