Notice of Making an Order
Highways Act 1980
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Surrey County Council Public Footpath 178 (Capel) Public Path Diversion Order 2025
The above order, made on 13 May 2025 under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 and section 53A(2) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 will if confirmed, divert Public Footpath 178 (Capel) from Ordnance Survey Grid Reference 516671 138884 due east for 65 metres, then turning south, then southeast, then southwest for 170 metres to reach point, continuing southwest for 97 metres to Ordnance Survey Grid Reference 516671 138685. A copy of the Order and the Order Map have been placed and may be seen free of charge by appointment (Tel. 0300 200 1003) at Surrey County Council Offices, Whitebeam Lodge, Merrow Depot, Merrow Lane, Guildford (between 10.00am and 4.00pm from Monday to Friday) during opening hours.
A copy of the Order and map may be purchased from the County Council at a cost of £4.00.
Any representations about or objections to the Order may be sent in writing to Countryside Access quoting reference DW/JW/3/1/41 at Surrey County Council, Whitebeam Lodge, Merrow Depot, Merrow Lane, Guildford GU4 7BQ or by mail to rightsofway@surreycc.gov.uk by 3 July 2025. Please state the grounds on which they are made. If no representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made, are withdrawn, Surrey County Council may confirm the Order as an unopposed Order.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of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations, which have not been withdrawn, will be sent with the Order.
Please note that in the interests of open government, responses to this consultation may be disclosed to the public and may be summarised for inclusion in committee reports. If you do not wish your personal details (i.e. name and address) to be made public please notify us in your response.
5 June 2025
Lucy Monie
Director – Highways, Transport & Network Management
Enquiries to:
Countryside Access Team, Surrey County Council,
Whitebeam Lodge, Merrow Depot,
Merrow Lane, Guildford GU4 7BQ.
Tel: 0300 200 1003 or email: rightsofway@surreycc.gov.uk.