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Public Footpath Bc43/22, Fox Hill, Bath - Diversion of footpath
What is happening?
Notice of Making of an Order Highways Act 1980
Bath and North East Somerset Council Bath and North East Somerset Council
(public Footpath Bc43/22, Fox Hill, Bath)
Public Path Diversion Order 2026
The above order, made on 7 May 2026, under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980, will divert the section of public footpath running from ST74956313 and proceeding in a generally ESE direction for approx 399m to ST75316297, to a line running from ST74956313 and proceeding a generally SSE direction for approx 14m to ST74966312 and then in a generally E direction for approx 138m to ST75106311 and then in a generally SE direction for approx 76m to ST75146305 and then in a generally ESE direction for approx 188m to ST75316297, as shown on the order map.
A copy of the order and the order map have been placed and may be seen at https:// www.bathnes.gov.uk/services/streets-and-highway-maintenance/public-rights-way/
notices-and-consultations or free of charge at the Bath Housing, Welfare and Advice Services, 3 to 4 Manvers Street, Bath, BA1 1JQ during normal (opening) office hours. Copies of the order and map may be bought from the Council at the price of £5.00 – to purchase please telephone the Public Rights of Way Team on 01225 477649.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to the Public Rights of Way Team, Bath and North East Somerset Council, Lewis House,
Manvers Street, Bath, BA1 1JG or by email to PROW@bathnes.gov.uk not later than 17 June 2026. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Please note that all representations received may be considered in public by the Council and that the substance of any representation together with the name and address of the person making it will become available for public inspection.
If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Bath and North East Somerset Council may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations or objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.
How long will it take?
Planned start
19-May-2026
Estimated end
17-Jun-2026
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