Worcestershire County Council

Public Notice

Notice Of Making An Order Highways Act 1980
Worcestershire County Council
Diversion Of Footpaths NJ-523 (Part) & NJ-524 (Part) (Formerly Footpath 9)
In The Parish Of Norton Juxta Kempsey
Public Path Diversion Order 2022

The above Order, made on 6th October 2022, under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 will divert public footpaths: Footpath NJ-523
From a line running from OSGR SO 8902 5089 in a generally ESE direction, for 31m then continuing in a generally ENE direction for a further 78m to OSGR SO 8912 5091. The footpath then continues in a generally
NNE direction, for a further 25m to OSGR SO 8913
5093 where it crosses the railway and continues in an ESE direction for 20m, to its junction with Footpath NJ-524 at OSGR SO 8915 5093. To a line running from OSGR SO 8902 5089. The path proceeds in a generally SE direction for 30m at a width of 2m to OSGR SO 8904 5087 before turning to proceed in a generally ENE direction for 53m to
footbridge steps at OSGR SO 8909 5087. The path then
climbs the steps and crosses the railway line via footbridge for 48m, with a width of 2m, to the base of the eastern footbridge steps at OSGR SO 8915 5086. The path then continues in an E then NE direction for a distance of 78m to OSGR SO 8921 5089. The path then proceeds in a generally SSE direction for 10m crossing a footbridge at OSGR SO 8921 5088 and continuing for an additional 5m and terminating at OSGR SO 8922 5088. Footpath NJ-524
From a line running from OSGR SO 8915 5093 proceeding in a generally EN direction, for 195m
to OSGR SO 8934 5097 The footpath turns SE for 5 metres then turns to head in a generally ENE direction for a further 79 metres to terminate at OSGR SO 8942 5100.
To a line running with a width of 2m from OSGR SO 8922 5088. The stoned path proceeds in an E direction along the top of a bund adjacent to the railway access track for 250m to OSGR SO 8947 5089, then turns in a generally NNW direction for 80m following the stoned path to run alongside a fence line and exit through a gate to meet the B4084 at OSGR SO 8945 5095. as shown on the order plan.

A copy of the order and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at The Hive, Sawmill walk, The Butts, Worcester, WR13PB during normal opening hours. Library computer use can be pre booked on 01905822722 or via the following email address:

(copies may be printed at the library; usual charges apply).

The documents can also be viewed online at:

file/14224/prow_order_list_-_open_to_public_ consultation
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to the Mapping Manager, Public Rights of Way Mapping Team, The Countryside Centre, Worcester Woods Country Park, Spetchley Road, Worcester, WR5 2LG or

. not later than 11th December 2022: 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, the County Council may 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 and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.

Dated: 10 November 2022
THOMAS POLLOCK, Head of Commercial Law, Legal and Governance