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Footpath 557003, Natland - Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map Modification Order
What is happening?
HIGHWAYS ACT 1990
WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
(FOOTPATH 557003 - NATLAND PARISH)
PUBLIC PATH DIVERSION AND DEFINITIVE MAP AND STATEMENT MODIFICATION ORDER
The above-named Order made on 26th May 2026 under 119 of the Highways Act 1980 and Section 53A(2) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 will divert the whole width and length of public footpath 557003 from 351732, 490005 to 351750, 490291; to run from 351732, 490005 northwards for about 443 metres to 351805, 490442. The width of the new path will be 3 metres. A copy of the Order and map will be available to view at Kendal Library, Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4PY. 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, The Eamont Building, Skirsgill Highway Depot, Penrith CA11 0BQ or email as address above to be received not later than 13th July 2026 and should state the grounds on which they are made.
If no objections are duly made or if any so made are withdrawn the Westmorland and Furness Council may confirm the Order as an unopposed Order. If the Order is submitted to the Secretary of State any objections which have not been withdrawn will be submitted with the Order.
Chief Legal Officer
Enabler Services
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From
26-May-2026
To
13-Jul-2026
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