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PROW - IN THE BOROUGH OF ASHFORD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC PATH ORDER
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 SECTION 257 AND PARAGRAPH 1 OF SCHEDULE 14
THE ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
(PUBLIC FOOTPATH AU70 (parts), ASHFORD)
PUBLIC PATH STOPPING UP ORDER 2025
The above Order was made on 7 May 2025under Section 257 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. The effect of the Orderwillbe to stop up the entire width of that length of public footpath numbered AU70, which commences on the north-west side of Beaver Lane at NGR TQ 9942 4183 (point A) and runs south-east for 73 metres to the north-west side of Watercress Lane at NGR TQ 9948 4179 (point B),between the points A-B on the Order plan. The effect of the Order will also be to stop up the entire width of that length of public footpath numbered AU70, which commences on the south-east side of Watercress Lane at NGR TQ 9949 4179 (point C) and runs on a curved alignment east through south-east for 41 metres to its connection with the north-west side of Cross Stile at NGR TQ 9952 4178 (point D), between the points C-D on the Order plan.
All directions are general, all distances are approximate.
A copy of the Order and Map have been placed andmay be seen free of charge during normal office hours at the Ashford Gateway Plus, Church Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1ASor at the Kent County Council, History & Library Centre, James Whatman Way, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1LQ, from 10am-5pm. The documents can also be viewed online at www.kent.gov.uk/prownotices or a copy can be obtained by contactingMaria McLauchlan on 03000 41 34 20 or email
maria.mclauchlan@kent.gov.uk
Any representation about or objection to the Order must be sent or delivered in writing to Maria McLauchlan at Kent County Council (address as below; email and telephone as above) no later than 23 June 2025. Please state the grounds on which it is made.
Please note that objections/representations cannot be treated as confidential and may come into the public domain. Copies of any objections or representations received may be disclosed to interested parties, including the Planning Inspectorate where the case is referred to it for determination.
If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawnAshford Borough Councilmay itself confirm the Order as an unopposed Order. If the Order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Environment for confirmation any representations or objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the Order.
PROW - IN THE DISTRICT OF DOVER
IN THE DISTRICT OF DOVER
NOTICE OF MODIFICATION ORDER
WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981
DEFINITIVE MAP AND STATEMENT FOR THE COUNTY OF KENT
THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
(RESTRICTED BYWAY ED56 AT SHOLDEN AND DEAL)
DEFINITIVE MAP MODIFICATION ORDER 2025
The above Order was made on 2nd April 2025 under section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. If confirmed, it will modify the Definitive Map and Statement for the area by upgrading to Restricted Byway status the entire length of Public Footpath ED56 (known as Church Lane) commencing at its junction with London Road and continuing in a generally east-north-easterly direction for approximately 410 metres to its junction with the full highway also known as Church Lane. The route has a width of 3 metres.
A copy of the Order and Map may be seen free of charge during normal office hours at the offices of Dover District Council atWhite Cliffs Business Park, Dover CT16 3PJ. The documents can also be viewed online at www.kent.gov.uk/prownotices.
Any representation about or objection to the Order must be sent or delivered in writing to Ms. Melanie McNeir at the Kent County Council, preferably by email to melanie.mcneir@kent.gov.uk or by post to the address below, no later than Monday 30th June 2025. Please state the grounds on which they are made.
Please note that objections/representations cannot be treated as confidential and may come into the public domain. Copies of any objections or representations received may be disclosed to interested parties, including the Planning Inspectorate where the case is referred to it for determination.
If no such representations or objections are duly made to the Order (or to any part of it), or if any so made are withdrawn, the Kent County Council, instead of submitting the Order to the Secretary of State (or part of it if the Authority has by Notice to the Secretary of State so elected under paragraph 5 of schedule 15 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981) may itself confirm the Order (or that part of the Order). If the Order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Environment (in whole or in part), any representations or objections which have been duly made and not been withdrawn will be sent with it.
IN THE DISTRICT OF DOVER
NOTICE OF MODIFICATION ORDER
WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981
DEFINITIVE MAP AND STATEMENT FOR THE COUNTY OF KENT
THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
(BRIDLEWAY EE422 AT SUTTON)
DEFINITIVE MAP MODIFICATION ORDER 2025
The above Order was made on 30thApril 2025 under section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. If confirmed, it will modify the Definitive Map and Statement for the area by:
a)
upgrading to Bridleway status, with a width of 5.5 metres, that section of Public Footpath EE423A which commences at its junction with Willow Woods Road at Little Mongeham (opposite Manor Farm) and runs in a south-south-easterly direction for a distance of 50 metres to a junction with Public Footpath EE422 at NGR TR 3336 5084 (This section of path is also renumbered to form part of EE422); and,
b)
upgrading to Bridleway status, with a width of 1.83 metres (6ft), the entire length of Public Footpath EE422, commencing at the previously described point at NGR TR 3336 5084 and running in a south-easterly direction for 1200 metres to a junction with Beacon Hill (opposite the property known as ‘Linden Lea’) at NGR TR 3431 5009. The way was dedicated subject to the limitation of gates at NGR TR 3399 5040 and NGR TR 3431 5009.
All directions general, all distances approximate.
A copy of the Order and Map may be seen free of charge during normal office hours at the offices of Dover District Council atWhite Cliffs Business Park, Dover CT16 3PJ. The documents can also be viewed online at www.kent.gov.uk/prownotices.
Any representation about or objection to the Order must be sent or delivered in writing to Ms. Melanie McNeir at the Kent County Council, by email to melanie.mcneir@kent.gov.uk or by post to the address below, no later than Monday 30th June 2025. Please state the grounds on which they are made.
Please note that objections/representations cannot be treated as confidential and may come into the public domain. Copies of any objections or representations received may be disclosed to interested parties, including the Planning Inspectorate where the case is referred to it for determination.
If no such representations or objections are duly made to the Order (or to any part of it), or if any so made are withdrawn, the Kent County Council, instead of submitting the Order to the Secretary of State (or part of it if the Authority has by Notice to the Secretary of State so elected under paragraph 5 of schedule 15 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981) may itself confirm the Order (or that part of the Order). If the Order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Environment (in whole or in part), any representations or objections which have been duly made and not been withdrawn will be sent with it.
Notice of the intention to make an Order to temporarily close Byway Open to All Traffic EE245 in the Parishes of Worth and Sholden
In The District of Dover
Kent County Council
(Byway Open to All Traffic EE245)
(Prohibition Of Traffic) Temporary Order 2024
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 sections 16A – C as inserted by the Road Traffic Regulation (Special Events) Act 1994 section 1.
Kent County Council intends to temporarily close Byway Open to All Traffic EE245 to all motorised traffic, between Dicksons Corner and its junction with Public Footpath EE247 and from the Cinque Ports clubhouse to Greenacres from 00:01 on Friday 13 June to 23:59 on Tuesday 17 June 2025.
The path will be closed to facilitate the holding of the Amateur Championship at the Royal Cinque Golf Club.
An alternative route is available and can be used by all traffic via Guildford Road from Dicksons Corner, around the golf course and rejoining Byway Open to All Traffic EE245 at its junction with Public Footpath EE247. The alternative route will be signed for the duration of the closure.
For detailed enquiries please contact: Heather Waller
Contact Centre no. 03000 41 71 71
PROW - IN THE BOROUGH OF MAIDSTONE
IN THE BOROUGH OF MAIDSTONE
NOTICE OF MODIFICATION ORDER
WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981
DEFINITIVE MAP AND STATEMENT FOR THE COUNTY OF KENT
THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
(RESTRICTED BYWAY KH669 AND
BYWAY OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC KH670 AT LENHAM)
DEFINITIVE MAP MODIFICATION ORDER 2025
The above Order was made on 30th April 2025 under section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. If confirmed, it will modify the Definitive Map and Statement for the area by adding:
•
a Restricted Byway numbered KH669, with a width of 3 metres, which commences at a junction with the A20 Ashford Road at Old Shelve Farm at Lenham, and runs in a generally south-south-westerly through southerly direction for approximately 1140 metres to a point south of the Maidstone-Ashford Railway Line at TQ 9206 5039; and
•
a Byway Open to All Traffic numbered KH670, with a width of 3 metres, which commences at the aforementioned point at TQ 9206 5039 and runs in a generally south-south-westerly direction for approximately 310 metres to a junction with Rose Lane and Public Footpath KH402.
A copy of the Order and Map may be seen free of charge during normal office hours at the offices of Maidstone Borough Council, Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone ME15 6QJ. The documents can also be viewed online at www.kent.gov.uk/prownotices.
Any representation about or objection to the Order must be sent or delivered in writing to Ms. Melanie McNeir at the Kent County Council, by email to melanie.mcneir@kent.gov.uk or by post to the address below, no later than Monday 30th June 2025. Please state the grounds on which they are made.
Please note that objections/representations cannot be treated as confidential and may come into the public domain. Copies of any objections or representations received may be disclosed to interested parties, including the Planning Inspectorate where the case is referred to it for determination.
If no such representations or objections are duly made to the Order (or to any part of it), or if any so made are withdrawn, the Kent County Council, instead of submitting the Order to the Secretary of State (or part of it if the Authority has by Notice to the Secretary of State so elected under paragraph 5 of schedule 15 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981) may itself confirm the Order (or that part of the Order). If the Order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Environment (in whole or in part), any representations or objections which have been duly made and not been withdrawn will be sent with it.
PROW - IN THE BOROUGH OF TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Notice of the intention to make an Order to temporarily close Public Footpath WB11
In The Borough of Tunbridge Wells
Kent County Council
(Public Footpath WB11)
(Prohibition Of Traffic) Temporary Order 2025
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, Section 14(1), As Amended By The Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991
Kent County Council intends to make an Order the effect of which is to temporarily close Public Footpath WB11 between King Standing Way and where it leaves the field to the east (NGR TQ 6095 4292), from the 07 June 2025
The path will be closed for a maximum of six months.
The path is closed because there is a likelihood of danger to users.
The is no alternative route.
For detailed enquiries please contact Jonathan Bibby
Contact Centre no. 03000 41 71 71
Or for further details on temporary closures on the Rights of Way Network visit our interactive map: www.kent.gov.uk/prowfaults
Public Rights of Way and Access Service,
Kent County Council
Invicta House, County Hall
Maidstone, Kent ME14 1XX
Dated: 16th May 2025
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