Divert or remove orders
The Highways Act 1980 allows the line of a right of way to be
diverted. There are strict legal tests to be met and proven to do
this:
- the proposal must be in the interest of the landowner or the
public
- the proposal must not impact on public enjoyment and
convenience.
A public right of way may be extinguished if it is no longer
needed for public use.
The Countryside
and Rights of Way Act 2000 gave the county council new powers
to process path change orders that meet new criteria relating to
school security and the protection of Sites of Special Scientific
Interest.
The Town
and Country Planning Act 1990 allows rights of way to be
diverted to enable development to take place, for
example, new buildings, mineral extraction etc.
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