Buckland - Public Footpath Diversion Orders

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MAKING OF PUBLIC PATH DIVERSION AND DEFINITIVE MAP AND STATEMENT MODIFICATION ORDERS

HIGHWAYS ACT 1980, WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981

1. The Oxfordshire County Council, Buckland Footpath No. 17 (part), Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2026

2. The Oxfordshire County Council, Buckland Footpath No. 18 (part), Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2026

The above Orders, both made on 13 July 2026, if confirmed as made, will modify the Definitive Map and Statement for the area by diverting, as shown on their respective Order maps:-

Buckland FP17 running from OS Grid Ref SU 3264 9934 north-north-westwards for 106m to SU 3257 9942, westwards for 48m to SU 3252 9943 and north-westwards for 139m to Footpath No. 18 at SU 3240 9950 to a new line running from OS Grid Ref SU 3264 9934 north-north-westwards for 94m to SU 3258 9943, westwards for 46m to SU 3254 9943, generally north-north-eastwards for 107m to SU 3256 9952 and westwards for 173m to Footpath No. 18 at SU 3239 9952.

Buckland FP18 running from OS Grid Ref SU 32487 99166 northwards for 372m to SU 3239 9952 to a new line running from OS Grid Ref SU 32487 99166 west-north-westwards for 5m to SU 32483 99166 and generally northwards for 371m to SU 3239 9952.

A copy of the Orders, the Order maps and an explanatory statement may be seen free of charge during opening hours at Bampton Library, Church View, Bampton, OX18 2NE, tel: 01865 815100, or online at https://letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/buckland-03916 (accessible via the QR code). A copy can also be obtained on request from rightsofwaylegal@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Any representations about or objections to the Orders may be sent in writing to Rights of Way Legal, Oxfordshire County Council, County Hall, New Road, Oxford OX1 1ND or rightsofwaylegal@oxfordshire.gov.uk no later than 14 August 2026. Please state the grounds on which they are made. If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, Oxfordshire County Council may confirm the Order as an unopposed Order. If the Order is sent to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation, any representations or objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the Order.

Dated: 16 July 2026

Director of Environment & Highways

Oxfordshire County Council

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