Northumberland - Proposed Modification to a Definitive Map Modification Order

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 Northumberland County Council The Northumberland County Council DMMO (NO 24) 2016 Byway Open to All Traffic No 155 and Restricted Byway No 160 (Parish of Allendale) proposes to modify the Order by providing for In the Order Schedule - Delete Part I under ‘Footpath No 26’ and ‘Footpath No 30’; Change all references to ‘restricted byway’ to ‘byway open to all traffic’; On the Order Map Amend the map as shown in red.

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 29 June 2026 have been deposited at Reception Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2EF and Hexham Customer Information Centre, Hexham Library, The Queens Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS and may be inspected free of charge during normal working hours.

Any representation or objection with respect to the proposed modification may be sent to Phil Wilton by email: Philip.wilton@planninginspectorate.gov.uk quoting reference number ROW/3370318 on all correspondence between 12 August 2026 and 9 September 2026 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 this 6 day of August 2026.