Burton-in-Kendal - Footpath Diversion Order

HIGHWAYS ACT 1980, SECTION 119 WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981, SECTION 53A(2) WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL (FOOTPATH 507014, BURTON-IN-KENDAL PARISH) PUBLIC PATH DIVERSION AND DEFINITIVE MAP AND STATEMENT MODIFICATION ORDER

The above-named Order made on 5th May 2026 will divert public footpath no 507014 at Clawthorpe Hall from 353062, 477707 to 352958, 477785; to run from 353062, 477707 southwestwards for about 90 metres to 352989, 477668. The width of the new path will be 3 metres. A copy of the Order and plan will be available to view at Milnthorpe Library, The Square, LA7 7QJ. Alternatively, contact countryside.access@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk for further information.

Any supporting statements or objections with respect to the Order can be sent in writing to the Westmorland and Furness Countryside Access Team, Eamont Building, Skirsgill Highway Depot, Penrith, CA10 2BQ or email as above, to be received not later than 12th June 2026, and should state the grounds on which they are made.

If no objections are duly made or if any so made are withdrawn, Westmorland and Furness Council may confirm the Order as an unopposed Order. If the Order is submitted to the Secretary of State, any objections which have not been withdrawn will be submitted with the Order.