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Proposal to Modify Definitive Map Order for Various Paths in Kimberworth, Rotherham
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Notice of proposal to modify definitive map order
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Notice is hereby given pursuant to paragraph 8(2) of Schedule 15 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 that the Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to determine the Rotherham Borough Council (Public Footpaths Nos 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 and 44 Kimberworth) DMMO 2023 proposes to modify the Order by providing for the following modifications:
• Amend title of the Order and paragraph 3 by deleting the numbers ’40,41,42 43’
Schedule Part I
• Delete reference to sections D-E, F-E, E-G-H, G-I, H-J and the relevant description and width.
• Delete for Path No. 39 under ‘Description of Route’ the words “and continuing generally west for approximately 270 metres to OSGR SK 3887 9396 at its junction with Public Footpath 40”. Under Approx. Length, delete “390m” and insert “120m”
• Delete all reference to Path Nos. 40, 41, 42 and 43
• Add to the ‘General’ column for Path No. 38 the words ‘Pedestrian gate between points A and B’.
Order Map
• On the Order map delete the Order route between points D-E, E-F, E-G, G-H, G-I and H-J.
A copy of the Order as submitted and a copy of the Order showing the proposed modification together with the Inspector’s Order decision dated 30 March 2026 have been deposited at RMBC, Riverside House, Main Street, Rotherham, S60 1AE and may be inspected free of charge during normal working hours. Council contact details: Michelle Scales Michelle.Scales@rotherham.gov.uk
Any representation or objection with respect to the proposed modification may be sent to Luke O’Brien by email: rightsofway2@planninginspectorate.gov.uk quoting reference number ROW/3345267 on all correspondence between 15 May 2026 and 12 June 2026, council will give the date and should state the grounds on which it is made. Alternatively, this may be sent in writing to The Planning Inspectorate, Rights of Way Section, c/o QUADIENT, 69 Buckingham Avenue, Slough, SL1 4PN. It should be noted that any such representation or objection may be made available for viewing by interested parties at the council offices on request.
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Dated 15 May 2026
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