Freman's Close, Stopping Up Of Highway

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

Town And Country Planning Act 1990

The secretary of state hereby gives notice of the proposal to make an Order under section 247 of the above Act to authorise the stopping up of the whole of Freman's Close and its network of footpaths at Hitchin, in the District of North Hertfordshire.

If the order is made, the stopping up will be authorised only to enable development as permitted by North Hertfordshire District Council under reference 22/02628/FP.

Copies of the draft order and relevant plan will be available for inspection during normal opening hours at Hitchin Library, Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5 1EW in the 28 days commencing on 7th August 2025, and may be obtained, free of charge, from the Secretary of State (quoting SUO4851457) at the address stated below.

Any person may object to the making of the proposed order by stating their reasons in writing to the Secretary of State at; nationalcasework@dft.gov.uk or National Transport Casework Team, Tyneside House, Skinnerburn Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7AR, quoting the above reference.

Objections should be received by the department 4th September 2025. You are advised that your personal data and correspondence will be passed to the applicant to enable your objections to be considered. If you do not wish your personal data to be forwarded, please state your reasons when submitting your objection.

N Crass Casework Manager