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Footpath No. 4 Whitton - Public Path Diversion And Definitive Map And Statement Modification Order 2026
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HIGHWAYS ACT 1980
WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981
THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF STOCKTON ON TEES
FOOTPATH NO. 4 WHITTON PUBLIC PATH DIVERSION AND DEFINITIVE MAP AND STATEMENT MODIFICATION ORDER 2026
The above Order, made on 13 October 2026, under Section 119 Highways Act 1980, will divert Footpath No. 4 Whitton, running from point C at GR NZ4386, 5228 continuing across the field to point D at GR NZ4383, 5229, then in a south westerly direction to point E at GR NZ4382 5229, approximately 107m north of Townend Farm, to a line running from point A at GR NZ4382, 5229 approximately 45m north of Eastfield Gardens, in a north easterly direction to point B at GR NZ4383, 5230 at the eastern corner of the field boundary, across the field to the footbridge at point C (GR NZ4386, 5228) to re-join Footpath No. 9, Whitton, as shown on the Order Map (H117-313). The Borough of Stockton-on-Tees Definitive Map shall be modified by deleting from it the existing public right of way and adding to it the new footpath, and the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees Definitive Statement shall be modified by inserting the description of the amended route as shown in the Order.
A copy of the Order and Order map may be seen free of charge on the Council's website (Traffic Orders) or at Stockton Customer Service Centre, Central Library, The Square, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1LD during normal office hours. Copies of the Order and map may be bought there at the price of £1.
Any representation about or objection to the Order may be sent in writing to Highways Manager, Neighbourhood Services, Dunedin House, Columbia Drive, Thornaby, Stockton on Tees, TS17 6BJ or by email to PROW@ stockton.gov.uk not later than 16 November 2026. Please state the grounds on which they are made. If no such representations or objections are made, or if any made are withdrawn, The Council of the Borough of Stocktonon- Tees may itself confirm the Order as an unopposed Order. If the Order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation, any representations or objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the Order.
Dated 19 October 2026
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