Notice of Making of an Order
Highways Act 1980
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Surrey County Council
Footpath No. 72 (Abinger)
Public Path Diversion Order 2026
The above order, made on 14 May 2026 under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 and section 53A(2) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 will, if confirmed, divert Footpath 72 (Abinger) running from Grid Reference. 512453 138979 in a north westerly turning to westerly direction for 268 metres to Grid Reference. 152222 139123, to a line running from the same point in a west north westerly direction for 226 metres to Grid Reference. 512235 139068 turning to a northerly direction for 56 metres to grid Reference.152222 139123, as shown on the order map.
A copy of the Order and the Order Map have been placed and may be seen free of charge by appointment (Telephone. 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) and at Mole Valley District Council, Pippbrook, Dorking RH4 1SJ, during normal office hours and at Dorking Library, St Martin’s Walk, Dorking RH4 1UT, during opening hours.
A copy of this notice may be viewed on the Council’s website (www.surreycc.gov.uk) under Footpaths, Byways and Bridleways. Alternatively, 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/AW/3/1/38 at Surrey County Council, Whitebeam Lodge, Merrow Depot, Merrow Lane, Guildford GU4 7BQ or by email to rightsofway@surreycc.gov.uk by 19 June 2026. 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If no representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made, are withdrawn, Surrey County Council may confirm the Order as an unopposed Order.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of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations, which have not been withdrawn, will be sent with the Order.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.
Dated: 21 May 2026
Lucy Monie
Director (Highways, Transport & Network Management)
Any enquiries relating to this notice should be directed to: Countryside Access Team, Whitebeam Lodge, Merrow Depot, Merrow Lane, Guildford GU4 7BQ. Telephone 0300 200 1003 or email rightsofway@surreycc.gov.uk