The following Definitive Map Modification Orders (DMMOs) and Public Path Orders (PPOs) have recently been published:
Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Section 257 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Section 53A(2).
Dorset Council (Parts of Footpaths 79 and 92, Weymouth at Curtis Fields) Public Path Diversion Order 2022.
On 1 December 2023 Dorset Council confirmed the above order.
The effect of the order as confirmed is to divert parts of Footpath 79 and 92, Weymouth as shown on the order map as follows:
From the current routes:
Part of Footpath 79
The full width of the footpath from the unaffected part of Footpath 79 at SY 6643 7828 generally north east to SY 6652 7836 and then continuing north east to SY 66677 78508 to its junction with Markham Avenue.
Part of Footpath 92
The full width of the footpath from the unaffected part of Footpath 92 at SY 6633 7838 generally east south east to its junction with Footpath 79, Weymouth at SY 6652 7836.
To the new routes:
Part of Footpath 79
From the unaffected part of Footpath 79 at SY 6643 7828 north east along a tarmac surface to its junction with the proposed new route of Footpath 92 at SY 6645 7829. Then south east, north east and generally north to SY 6651 7836, then generally north east and north north east to SY 66671 78495. Continuing east south east to SY 66673 78494, north north east to SY 66677 78506 and north north west to Markham Avenue at SY 66677 78508 to its junction with the unaffected part of Footpath 79. The width of this part of Footpath 79 is 2 metres.
Part of Footpath 92
From the unaffected part of Footpath 92 at SY 6633 7838 south east along a tarmac surface to SY 66348 78379 and then east south east and generally south east to its junction with the proposed new route of Footpath 79 at SY 6645 7829. The width of this part of Footpath 92 is 2 metres.
A copy of the order as confirmed and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
The order comes into force on the date on which Dorset Council certify that the terms of Article 2 of the order have been complied with but if any person aggrieved by the order desires to question its validity or that of any provision contained in it on the ground that it is not within the powers of the above Act, or on the ground that any requirement of that Act or any regulation made under it has not been complied with in relation to the confirmation of the order. He or she may apply to the High Court for any of these purposes under section 287 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 within 6 weeks from the date on which notice is first published as required by paragraph 7 of Schedule 14 to the Act.
Dated: 21 December 2023 Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
The above order was made on 21 August 2026, under section 257 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and section 53A(2) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
The effect of the order will be to divert part of Footpath 103, Portland as shown on the order map as follows:
From the current route: The full width of the footpath from the unaffected part of Footpath 103 at SY 69947 72209 south to SY 69947 72171 then south east to SY 70228 72064 where it meets the unaffected part of Footpath 103.
(No recorded width)
To the new route: The full width of the path from the unaffected part of Footpath 103 at SY 69947 72209 east, south east to SY 70228 72064 where it joins the unaffected part of Footpath 103.
Width: 2.5 metres from SY 69947 72209 to SY 70228 72064
A copy of the order and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Alastair Beaven, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/P285), or via email to [email protected], not later than 01 October 2026. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Dorset Council may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.
Dated: 03 September 2026
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
The above Order, made on 07 August 2026, if confirmed as made, will modify the definitive map and statement for the area by adding to them:
Footpath 60, Ferndown:
From the tarmac road between properties 41 and 43 Forest View Drive, Ferndown at SU 0625 0054, continuing south east along a gravel and stone surfaced track to SU 0640 0047, continuing east to SU 0645 0047 to meet a wide gravel and stone surfaced track, continuing east north east to point SU 0659 0052, where the route joins a brick surfaced track and turns immediately south south east along the brick lined track to SU 0661 0049, then east north east along a narrow sand and soil surfaced path to meet Bridleway 18, Ferndown at SU 0670 0055. The width varies from 1.2 metres at SU 0625 0054 immediately widening to 3.3 metres continuing at this width to SU 0659 0052 where the route meets a brick surfaced track and narrows to 2.7 metres continuing at this width to SU 0661 0049 and narrowing to 2 metres to meet Bridleway 18, Ferndown at SU 0670 0055.
Footpath 61, Ferndown:
From Forest View Drive at SU 0622 0043 east across an open grass area, adjacent to property number 55a, entering Ferndown Common at SU 0625 0043 and continuing east, north east to SU 0640 0047. The width varies from 2 metres on open ground at SU 0622 0043, narrowing to 1.2 metres at SU 0625 0043, then immediately widening to 2 metres and continuing at this width to meet SU 0640 0047.
A copy of the Order and the Order map may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Sue Phillips, Definitive Map Technical Officer, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/T522), or via email to [email protected] not later than 01 October 2026. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no representations or objections are duly made to the Order, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Dorset Council, instead of submitting the Order to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs may itself confirm the Order. If the Order is submitted to the Secretary of State, any representations or objections which have been duly made and not withdrawn will be sent with it.
Dated: 20 August 2026
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
View a copy of the sealed Order
Dorset Council (Part of Footpath 79, Beaminster at Chantry Farm) Public Path Extinguishment Order 2023
On 8 May 2026 an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs confirmed the above-named order made under Section 118 of the Highways Act 1980.
The effect of the order as confirmed is to extinguish part of Footpath 79, Beaminster as shown on the order map from its junction with Chantry Lane (D11211) at ST 47801 02640 generally north west and north north west to its junction with the new route of Bridleway 80 at ST 4771 0280. (No recorded width).
A copy of the order as confirmed and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
The order comes into force on 15 May 2026 but if any person aggrieved by the order wants to question its validity, or that of any provision contained in it, on the ground that it is not within the powers of the Highways Act 1980, as amended, or on the ground that any requirement of the Act, as amended, or of any regulation made under the Act has not been complied with in relation to the order, he or she may, under paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 to the Act as applied by paragraph 5 of Schedule 6 to the Act, within 6 weeks from 6 August 2026, make an application to the High Court.
Dated: 6 August 2026
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Dorset Council (Part of Bridleway 80, Beaminster at Chantry Farm) Public Path Diversion Order 2023.
On 8 May 2026, an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs confirmed the above named order made under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 and the Council has certified that work has been carried out to bring the site of the new highway mentioned in article 3 of the order into a fit condition for use by the public.
The effect of the order as confirmed is to divert Bridleway 80, Beaminster as shown on the order map as follows:
From the existing way:
From its junction with Chantry Lane (D11211) at ST 47806 02646 generally north and north west and north north west to ST 4771 0284 then north north west, north east and north north west to ST 4777 0301 and generally north to rejoin the unaffected part of Bridleway 80 at its junction with Footpath 79 at ST 4776 0315. (No recorded width)
To the new way:
From its junction with Chantry Lane (D11211) at ST 4781 0256 north west across a concrete surface then along a grass surface to ST 4779 0258 and west north west to ST 4777 0258 (ST 4781 0256 to ST 4777 0258 runs along current route of Footpath 76). Continuing north west through a wooded area to ST 4776 0259 where it enters a field and then north west and generally north east to ST 4772 0272 where it enters woodland, north east along an unmade earth path to ST 4774 0273 and then north west to ST 4771 0280. Continuing north north west to ST 4770 0282 then north north west to ST 4769 0289 and generally north east along a grass surface path through a field to ST 4776 0300 into another field and generally north to rejoin the unaffected part of Bridleway 80 at its junction with Footpath 79 at ST 4776 0315 (ST 4771 0280 to ST 4776 0315 runs along current route of Footpath 79).
Width - 4 metres except at ST 4779 0258 - 170cm, between ST 4777 0258 and ST 4776 0259 - 2 metres, between ST 4772 0272 and ST 4776 0300 - 3 metres and at ST 4776 0300 - 155cm.
A copy of the order as confirmed and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
The order comes into force on 3 July 2026 but if any person aggrieved by the order wants to question its validity, or that of any provision contained in it, on the ground that it is not within the powers of the Highways Act 1980, as amended, or on the ground that any requirement of the Act, as amended, or of any regulation made under the Act has not been complied with in relation to the order, he or she may, under paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 to the Act as applied by paragraph 5 of Schedule 6 to the Act, within six weeks from 6 August 2026, make an application to the High Court.
Dated: 6 August 2026
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
The above order, made on 2 July 2026 under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980, will divert Footpath 11, Puncknowle as shown on the order map as follows:
From the existing path:
From SY 5376 8849 generally southeast through the gardens of 9, 8 and 7 Springfield into a field and continuing southeast to SY 5382 8842. (No recorded width)
To the new path:
From SY 5376 8849 southeast to SY 5376 8848, where it enters a field then southeast to SY 5379 8843, then east southeast, crossing into a second field and continuing east southeast to SY 5382 8842. Width – 2 metres except at (SY 5376 8848), 1.1 metre pedestrian gate to BS5709:2018
A copy of the order and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Carol McKay, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/P294), or via email to [email protected], not later than 13 August 2026. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Dorset Council may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.
Dated: 16 July 2026
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Dorset Council (Part of Footpath 27 and Part of Footpath 28, Corfe Castle) Public Path Diversion Order 2026
The above order, made on 19 June 2026 under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980, will divert part of Footpath 27 and part of Footpath 28, Corfe Castle as shown on the order map as follows:
From the existing paths:
Footpath 27, Corfe Castle
The full width of the path from the unaffected part of Footpath 27 at SY 99183 80509 generally south, south east then south to SY 99189 80374 then south west to SY 99134 80321.
(No recorded width)
Footpath 28, Corfe Castle
The full width of the path from the unaffected part of Footpath 28 at SY 99027 80481 south east to SY 99041 80468 then continuing south east to SY 99134 80321.
(No recorded width)
To the new paths:
Footpath 27, Corfe Castle
From the unaffected part of Footpath 27 at SY 99183 80509 generally south west for approx. 86m to SY 99126 80444 then generally south south west for approx. 23m to pedestrian gate and bridge at SY 99123 80431 then generally south south east for approx. 103m to SY 99134 80321.
Width: 2.5m except pedestrian gate at SY 99123 80431 to BS5709:2018, 1.2m.
Footpath 28, Corfe Castle
From the unaffected part of Footpath 28 at SY 99027 80481 then approx. 108m generally east south east to SY 99126 80444 where it meets Footpath 27.
Width: 2.5m
A copy of the order and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Alastair Beaven, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/P287), or via email to [email protected], not later than 30 July 2026. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Dorset Council may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.
Dated: 2 July 2026
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Dorset Council (Part of Footpath 2, Swanage) Public Path Diversion Order 2026
The above order, made on 19 June 2026 under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980, will divert part of Footpath 2, Swanage as shown on the order map as follows:
From the existing path:
Footpath 2, Swanage
The full width of the path from the unaffected part of Footpath 2 at SZ 02003 79747 generally west to SZ 01996 79746 then generally north west to SZ 01848 79870 then generally north to SZ 01844 79907 and north north west then north west to the unaffected part of Footpath 2 at SZ 01674 80195.
(No recorded width)
To the new path:
Footpath 2, Swanage
From the unaffected part of Footpath 2 at SZ 02003 79747, approx. 12m north north west to SZ 01999 79762 across a pedestrian bridge then approx. 214m generally north west to SZ 01846 79904, approx. 6m west south west across the stream to SZ 01841 79901 then approx. 338m north north west to the unaffected part of Footpath 2 at SZ 01674 80195.
Width 2.5m except at pedestrian bridge at SZ 01999 79762 width: 1m.
A copy of the order and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Alastair Beaven, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/P282), or via email to [email protected], not later than 30 July 2026. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Dorset Council may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.
Dated: 2 July 2026
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Dorset Council (Part of Footpath 11, Yetminster) Public Path Diversion Order 2026.
On 17 July 2026 Dorset Council confirmed the above order.
The effect of the order as confirmed will be to divert part of Footpath 11, Yetminster as shown on the order map as follows:
From the current route: The full width of the footpath from the unaffected part of Footpath 11 at ST 59383 10907 generally north and north north east for 135 metres to the unaffected part of Footpath 11 at ST 59397 11033.
(No recorded width)
To the new route: From the unaffected part of Footpath 11 at ST 59383 10907 generally east south east for 25 metres to ST 59409 10904 then generally north north east for 30 metres to ST 59412 10930 continuing north north east for 5 metres to ST 59413 10937, then generally north north east for 38 metres to ST 59417 10975 then generally northwest for 65 metres to the unaffected part of Footpath 11 at ST 59397 11033.
Width: 2.1 metres from ST 59383 10907 to ST 59417 10975. 2.5 metres from ST 59417 10975 to ST 59397 11033.
A copy of the order as confirmed and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
The order comes into force on 24 July 2026 but if any person aggrieved by the order desires to question its validity or that of any provision contained in it on the ground that it is not within the powers of the above Act, or on the ground that any requirement of that Act or any regulation made under it has not been complied with in relation to the confirmation of the order. He or she may apply to the High Court for any of these purposes under section 287 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 within 6 weeks from the date on which notice is first published as required by paragraph 7 of Schedule 14 to the Act.
Dated: 13 August 2026
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Dorset Council (Add a footpath from A348 Ringwood Road to Footpath 50, Ferndown) Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2026
On 17 July 2026 Dorset Council confirmed (without modification) the above-named order as unopposed.
The effect of the order as confirmed will modify the definitive map and statement for the area by adding to them a footpath in the Parish of Ferndown as follows:
Footpath 59, Ferndown:
From the A348 Ringwood Road, Ferndown at SZ 06509786 west along a stone surfaced track to a 5-bar metal gate at SZ 06499786, continuing along a stone surfaced track where the route narrows at SZ 06429785 and continues west along a grass surfaced track to join Footpath 50 at SZ 06409784. The width varies from 4.5 metres at SZ 06509786 to SZ 06499786, continuing at 4.5 metres where it narrows to 2.5 metres at SZ 06429785 and continuing at this width to SZ 06409784 where the route meets Footpath 50.
A copy of the order as confirmed and the order map have been placed, and may be seen free of charge, at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
The order came into effect on 17 July 2026. If any person aggrieved by the Order desires to question its validity or that of any provision contained in it on the grounds that it is not within the powers of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, or on the grounds that any requirement of the Act or of any regulation made under it has not been complied with in relation to the confirmation of the Order, you may within 6 weeks from 20 August 2026, make an application to the High Court.
Dated: 20 August 2026
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Dorset Council (Part of Footpath 34, Gillingham) Public Path Diversion Order 2026
On 31 July 2026 Dorset Council confirmed the above order. Whilst this order is confirmed it is not yet operational, by virtue of Article 2 of the order.
The effect of the order as confirmed is to divert part of Footpath 34, Gillingham as shown on the order map as follows:
From the current routes:
Footpath 34, Gillingham
The full width of the footpath from the unaffected part of Footpath 34 at ST 81584 25568 generally southeast for 143 metres to ST 81706 25518 then generally east for 26 metres to ST 81733 25517 where it meets Footpath 33.
(No recorded width)
To the new route:
Footpath 34
From the unaffected part of Footpath 34 at ST 81584 25568 generally southeast for 4 metres to ST 81588 25561 then south for 4 metres to ST 81588 25556 then southeast for 6 metres to ST 81591 25551, then generally northeast for 18 metres to ST 81609 25560 continuing east northeast for 19 metres to ST 81626 25561 then generally east southeast for 34 metres to ST 81658 25554 then generally south for 8 metres to ST 81657 25546 then southeast for 30 metres to ST 81669 25526, east for 10 metres to ST 81686 25519 continuing generally east for 25 metres to ST 81771 25519 then generally east for 25 metres to ST 81736 25515 where it meets Footpath 33.
Width: 3.0 metres from ST81584 25568 to ST 81591 25551. 2.0 metres from ST 81591 25551 to ST 81736 25515.
A copy of the order as confirmed and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
The order comes into force on the date on which Dorset Council certify that the terms of Article 2 of the order have been complied with but if any person aggrieved by the order desires to question its validity or that of any provision contained in it on the ground that it is not within the powers of the above Act, or on the ground that any requirement of that Act or any regulation made under it has not been complied with in relation to the confirmation of the order.
He or she may apply to the High Court for any of these purposes under section 287 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 within 6 weeks from the date on which notice is first published as required by paragraph 7 of Schedule 14 to the Act.
Dated: 20 August 2026 Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Dorset Council (Footpath 91 (Part) and Footpath 96, Bridport) Public Path Extinguishment Order 2026
On 19 June 2026 Dorset Council confirmed the above-named order made under Section 118 of the Highways Act 1980 as unopposed.
The effect of the order as confirmed is to extinguish Footpath 91 (part) and Footpath 96 as shown on the order map as follows:
Part of Footpath 91, Bridport:
From SY 4794 9388 south, southeast to SY 4795 9387.
(No recorded width)
Footpath 96, Bridport:
From SY 4794 9389 generally east to SY 4798 9389.
(No recorded width)
A copy of the order as confirmed and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website at www.dorsetcouncil.
The order comes into force on 26 June 2026 but if any person aggrieved by the order wants to question its validity, or that of any provision contained in it, on the ground that it is not within the powers of the Highways Act 1980, as amended, or on the ground that any requirement of the Act, as amended, or of any regulation made under the Act has not been complied with in relation to the order, he or she may, under paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 to the Act as applied by paragraph 5 of Schedule 6 to the Act, within six weeks from 16 July 2026, make an application to the High Court.
Dated: 16 July 2026
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
View a copy of the confirmed Order.
On 19 June 2026 Dorset Council confirmed the above-named order made under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 as unopposed and the Council has certified that work has been carried out to bring the site of the new highway mentioned in article 3 of the order into a fit condition for use by the public.
The effect of the order as confirmed is to divert part of Footpath 80, Bridport as shown on the order map as follows:
From the existing path:
The full width of the path from the unaffected part of Footpath 80 at SY 4797 9389 generally south west to SY 4795 9387 and continuing south west to meet the unaffected part of Footpath 80 at SY 4786 9378. (No recorded width)
To the new path:
From the unaffected part of Footpath 80 at SY 4797 9389 generally west for approximately 32 metres to SY 4794 9388 then generally south west for approximately 82 metres to SY 4788 9382 continuing generally south west for approximately 31 metres to SY 4786 9381 and then generally south for approximately 25 metres to the unaffected part of Footpath 80 at SY 4786 9378.
Width 2.0 metres between SY 4797 9389 and SY 4786 9378 except at SY 4788 9382 width 1.2 metres.
A copy of the order as confirmed and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website at www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.
The order comes into force on 26 June 2026 but if any person aggrieved by the order wants to question its validity, or that of any provision contained in it, on the ground that it is not within the powers of the Highways Act 1980, as amended, or on the ground that any requirement of the Act, as amended, or of any regulation made under the Act has not been complied with in relation to the order, he or she may, under paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 to the Act as applied by paragraph 5 of Schedule 6 to the Act, within six weeks from 16 July 2026, make an application to the High Court.
Dated: 16 July 2026
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
View a copy of the confirmed Order
Dorset Council (Part of Footpath 6, East Orchard) Public Path Diversion Order 2026
On 22 May 2026 Dorset Council confirmed the above-named order made under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 as unopposed and the Council has certified that work has been carried out to bring the site of the new highway mentioned in article 3 of the order into a fit condition for use by the public.
The effect of the order as confirmed is to divert part of Footpath 6, East Orchard as shown on the order map as follows:
From the existing path:
From ST 83774 17766 at its junction with Church Lane, generally south south west to its junction with Footpath 7 at ST 8367 1747.
(No recorded width)
To the new path:
From its junction with Church Lane at ST 83774 17766 south south east to ST 83775 17763, west south west to ST 83770 17760, south south east to ST 8378 1770, then south south west across a field to ST 8372 1752, and south west to the unaffected part of Footpath 6 and its junction with Footpath 7 at ST 8367 1747.
Width: 3 metres
A copy of the order as confirmed and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
The order comes into force on 29 May 2026 but if any person aggrieved by the order wants to question its validity, or that of any provision contained in it, on the ground that it is not within the powers of the Highways Act 1980, as amended, or on the ground that any requirement of the Act, as amended, or of any regulation made under the Act has not been complied with in relation to the order, he or she may, under paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 to the Act as applied by paragraph 5 of Schedule 6 to the Act, within six weeks from 18 June 2026, make an application to the High Court.
Dated: 18 June 2026
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Section 257
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Section 53A(2)
Dorset Council (Part of Footpath 35, Marnhull)
Public Path Diversion Order 2026
The above order was made on 27 March 2026, under section 257 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and section 53A(2) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
The effect of the order will be to divert part of Footpath 35, Marnhull as shown on the order map as follows:
From the current route:
From the unaffected part of Footpath 35 at ST 7862 1886 generally north north west, then south west then north west to its junction with Footpath 34, Marnhull at ST 7846 1898.
(No recorded width)
To the new route:
From the unaffected part of Footpath 35 at ST 7862 1886 generally north east to ST 7864 1890, then following the estate paths through the housing development generally north north west to ST 7863 1898, generally west to ST 7848 1901, then generally south west to its junction with Footpath 34, Marnhull at ST 7845 1900.
Width: 2 metres
A copy of the order and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Carol ;McKay, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/P289A), or via email to [email protected], not later than 7 May 2026. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for ;public inspection.
If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Dorset Council may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.
Dated: 9 April 2026
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Dorset Council (Footpath 9, Stalbridge) Public Path Diversion Order 2026
On 11 May 2026 Dorset Council confirmed the above order. Whilst this order is confirmed it is not yet operational, by virtue of Article 2 of the order.
The effect of the order as confirmed will be to divert Footpath 9, Stalbridge as shown on the order map as follows:
From the current route: From its junction with Footpath 8 at ST 7195 1698, south west through Middle Farm to the public highway at ST 7184 1680.
(No recorded width)
To the new route: From its junction with Footpath 8 at ST 7186 1698 approximately 5 metres south to ST 7186 1697 then approximately 30 metres west to ST 7184 1697 then approximately 80 metres generally south to ST 7185 1688 then generally south west for approximately 20 metres to ST 7183 1687 approximately 47 metres west south west to ST 7179 1687 and then approximately 36 metres generally south on a minimum 1:12 slope to meet the public highway at ST 7179 1683. Width 2.5m
A copy of the order as confirmed and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
The order comes into force on the date on which Dorset Council certify that the terms of Article 2 of the order have been complied with but if any person aggrieved by the order desires to question its validity or that of any provision contained in it on the ground that it is not within the powers of the above Act, or on the ground that any requirement of that Act or any regulation made under it has not been complied with in relation to the confirmation of the order. He or she may apply to the High Court for any of these purposes under section 287 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 within 6 weeks from the date on which notice is first published as required by paragraph 7 of Schedule 14 to the Act.
Dated: 28 May 2026
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Highways Act 1980
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council (Part of Footpath 131, Weymouth)
Public Path Special Extinguishment Order 2024
On 6 March 2026 Dorset Council confirmed the above-named order made under section 118B (4) of the Highways Act 1980 as unopposed.
The effect of the order as confirmed is to extinguish part of Footpath 131, Weymouth as shown on the order map as follows:
The full width of Footpath 131 from its junction with Footpath 133 at SY66798175 generally south east then south south west to its junction with Footpath 62 at SY66798170 (No recorded width).
A copy of the order as confirmed and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
The order comes into force on 13 March 2026 but if any person aggrieved by the order wants to question its validity, or that of any provision contained in it, on the ground that it is not within the powers of the Highways Act 1980, as amended, or on the ground that any requirement of the Act, as amended, or of any regulation made under the Act has not been complied with in relation to the order, he or she may, under paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 to the Act as applied by paragraph 5 of Schedule 6 to the Act, within 6 weeks from 19 March 2026, make an application to the High Court.
Dated: 19 March 2026
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Highways Act 1980
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council (Part of Footpath 62, Weymouth)
Public Path Special Diversion Order 2024
On 6 March 2026 Dorset Council confirmed the above-named order made under section 119B (4) of the Highways Act 1980 as unopposed and the Council has certified that work has been carried out to bring the site of the new highway mentioned in article 3 of the order into a fit condition for use by the public.
The effect of the order as confirmed is to divert part of Footpath 62, Weymouth as shown on the order map as follows:
From the existing path:
The full width of Footpath 62, from SY 66789 81689 north east to its junction with Footpath 131 at SY 6679 8170 then generally east and north east to its junction with the footway adjacent Radipole Lane at SY 6689 8176
(No recorded width)
To the new path:
From SY 66789 81689 generally east north east to SY 6679 8168, then east north east to SY 6680 8168, north east to SY 66828 81694 , north north east to SY 66829 81696 and then north east to SY 6689 8171, generally north to SY 6689 8172 and generally east north east to its junction with the footway adjacent Radipole Lane at SY 6690 8172 then generally north along the footway and across the entrance to Radipole Primary School to the unaffected part of Footpath 62 at SY 6689 8176.
Width: 2 metres except at SY 6679 8168 and SY 6680 8168: 1.2 metres
A copy of the order as confirmed and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
The order comes into force on 13 March 2026 but if any person aggrieved by the order wants to question its validity, or that of any provision contained in it, on the ground that it is not within the powers of the Highways Act 1980, as amended, or on the ground that any requirement of the Act, as amended, or of any regulation made under the Act has not been complied with in relation to the order, he or she may, under paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 to the Act as applied by paragraph 5 of Schedule 6 to the Act, within six weeks from 19 March 2026, make an application to the High Court.
Dated: 19 March 2026
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Highways Act 1980
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council (Footpath 12, Holwell) Public Path Diversion Order 2026
On 11 May 2026 Dorset Council confirmed the above-named order made under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 as unopposed and the Council has certified that work has been carried out to bring the site of the new highway mentioned in article 3 of the order into a fit condition for use by the public.
The effect of the order as confirmed is to divert Footpath 12, Holwell as shown on the order map as follows:
From the existing path:
The whole width of the footpath from ST 7010 1095 generally north east to ST 70260 11047 and then continuing north east, then south east to ST 7038 1111 then north west, and then north east to point ST 7039 1114 and north, north east to a field gate at ST 70378 11184. Width: from ST 7038 1111 to ST 7039 1114 is 5 feet
To the new path:
From its junction with Crouch Lane, at ST 70111 10940 in a north-easterly direction across a field for 180 metres to a pedestrian gate at ST 70275 11021 across a pedestrian bridge then north west for 30 metres to a pedestrian gate at ST 70260 11047, continuing north west for 40 metres to ST 70240 11081 then north east for 25 metres to a field gate at ST 70260 11092. Then north east across a field for 140 metres to a field gate at ST 70381 11160 then generally north north west for approximately 30 metres to its junction with Footpath 10 at ST 70378 11184.
Width 2.0 metres. Limitations: Pedestrian gate to BS5709:2018 at ST 70275 11021. Pedestrian gate to BS5709:2018 at ST 70260 11047
A copy of the order as confirmed and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
The order comes into force on 18 May 2026 but if any person aggrieved by the order wants to question its validity, or that of any provision contained in it, on the ground that it is not within the powers of the Highways Act 1980, as amended, or on the ground that any requirement of the Act, as amended, or of any regulation made under the Act has not been complied with in relation to the order, he or she may, under paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 to the Act as applied by paragraph 5 of Schedule 6 to the Act, within six weeks from 21 May 2026, make an application to the High Court.
Dated: 21 May 2026
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Section 257
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Section 53A(2)
Dorset Council (Part of Footpath 46, Sturminster Newton) Public Path Diversion Order 2026
On 27 March 2026 Dorset Council confirmed the above order. Whilst this order is confirmed it is not yet operational, by virtue of Article 2 of the order.
The effect of the order as confirmed is to divert the public Footpath 46, Sturminster Newton as shown on the order map as follows:
From the current route:
From ST 7787 1324 south west of the property Conways, generally north west to a grass verge adjacent the A357 at ST 77768 13390.
(No recorded width)
To the new route:
From ST 7787 1324 following a paved footway generally west north west to ST 77855 13252 then north west to ST 77851 13253, then generally north north east and north west then south west to ST 7782 1327, north west to ST 7782 1328, generally north east then north west to ST 7780 1332, continuing generally north west to ST 7779 1335, then generally west north west and north west to a grass verge adjacent the A357 at ST 77764 13391. Width: 2 metres
A copy of the order as confirmed and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
The order comes into force on the date on which Dorset Council certify that the terms of Article 2 of the order have been complied with but if any person aggrieved by the order desires to question its validity or that of any provision contained in it on the ground that it is not within the powers of the above Act, or on the ground that any requirement of that Act or any regulation made under it has not been complied with in relation to the confirmation of the order. He or she may apply to the High Court for any of these purposes under section 287 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 within 6 weeks from the date on which notice is first published as required by paragraph 7 of Schedule 14 to the Act.
Dated: 16 April 2026
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Section 257
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Section 53A(2)
Dorset Council (Footpath 33 (part) and Footpath 78, Gillingham)
Public Path Diversion Order 2025
On 1 May 2026 Dorset Council confirmed the above order. Whilst this order is confirmed it is not yet operational, by virtue of Article 2 of the order.
The effect of the order as confirmed is to divert Footpath 33 (part) and Footpath 78, Gillingham as shown on the order map as follows:
From the current routes:
Footpath 33, Gillingham
The full width of the footpath from the unaffected part of Footpath 33 at ST 8184 2506 generally north, north west and north west to ST 8179 2534, then generally north, north west to the unaffected part of Footpath 33 at ST 8177 2543.
(the path width is 1.5m)
Footpath 78, Gillingham
The full width of the footpath from ST 8179 2534, generally south east to ST 8204 2514.
(No recorded width)
To the new routes:
Footpath 33
From the unaffected part of Footpath 33 at point ST 8184 2506 running generally west for approx. 87 metres to ST 8176 2508 then north, north east then north for approx. 160 metres to ST 8179 2523 then north east for approx. 16 metres to ST 8180 2524 then north for approx. 25 metres to ST 8180 2527 then north west and north for approx. 77 metres to ST 8179 2534 then north, north east for approx. 28 metres to ST 8178 2538 then north west for approx. 22 metres to ST 8178 2540 then north, north east for approx. 19 metres to ST 8178 2542 then north west for approx. 17 metres to rejoin the unaffected part of Footpath 33 at ST 8177 2543. Width:1.8 metres ST 8184 2506 to ST 8180 2524. 3.0 metres ST 8180 2524 to ST 8177 2543.
Footpath 78
From its junction with Footpath 33 at ST 8180 2524 generally east for approx. 83 metres to ST 8188 2524 then north east for approx. 80 metres to ST 8196 2526 then south, south east for approx. 114 metres to ST 8201 2516 then south east for approx. 32 metres to ST 8204 2514 on Cole Street Lane. Width 3 metres.
Footpath 98 (New Footpath)
From its junction with Footpath 33 at ST 8184 2506 along a tarmac/paved path generally east for approx. 22 metres to ST 8186 2506 then north east for approx. 26 metres to ST 8188 2508 then north east for approx. 153 metres to its junction with Footpath 78 at ST 8201 2516. Width 1.8 metres.
A copy of the order as confirmed and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
The order comes into force on the date on which Dorset Council certify that the terms of Article 2 of the order have been complied with but if any person aggrieved by the order desires to question its validity or that of any provision contained in it on the ground that it is not within the powers of the above Act, or on the ground that any requirement of that Act or any regulation made under it has not been complied with in relation to the confirmation of the order. He or she may apply to the High Court for any of these purposes under section 287 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 within 6 weeks from the date on which notice is first published as required by paragraph 7 of Schedule 14 to the Act.
Dated: 14 May 2026
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Section 257 and
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Section 53A (2)
Dorset Council (Footpath 32 Shaftesbury) Public Path Diversion Order 2021
On 17 March 2023 Dorset Council confirmed the above order. The effect of the order as confirmed is to divert the public footpath as shown on the order map as follows:
From the current route:
That length and the whole width of public footpath no. 32, Shaftesbury, running from its junction with footpath 13, Motcombe, at the Motcombe parish boundary at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference ST 86720 24475, in a generally south-easterly direction for approximately 212 metres to ST 86848 24306.
To the new route:
A length of public footpath at a width of 2 metres, with a tarmac surface, running from Grid Reference ST 86720 24475 in a generally south-easterly turning southerly direction for approximately 54 metres to ST 86728 24424. The path proceeds in a generally easterly direction for approximately 8 metres to ST 86736 24424. The path then proceeds in a generally south-easterly direction for approximately 2 metres to ST 86739 24423; before proceeding in a generally southerly direction for approximately 8 metres to ST 86738 24416, and then a generally south-easterly direction again for approximately 6 metres to ST 86740 24411. The path then continues in a generally east-south-easterly direction, first for approximately 16 metres to ST 86751 24403; then in the same direction for approximately 20 metres to ST 86773 24389; approximately 16 metres to ST 86782 24383; approximately 85 metres to ST 86844 24330, where it turns to proceed in a generally south-south-westerly turning south-south-easterly direction for approximately 29 metres to terminate at ST 86848 24306 at Littledown Road A350.
A copy of the confirmed order and the order map are available on our website and can be viewed at County Hall, Dorchester, by prior appointment only. To enquire about viewing a copy of the order or for further information, please contact us by emailing [email protected] or telephone 01305 224463.
The Order comes into force on the date on which Dorset Council certify that the terms of Article 2 of the order have been complied with, but if any person aggrieved by the Order wants to question its validity, or that of any provision contained in it, on the ground that it is not within the powers of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, or on the ground that any requirement of that Act or any regulation made under it has not been complied with in relation to the confirmation of the Order, he or she may apply to the High Court for any of these purposes under s.287 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 within 6 weeks from the date on which notice is first published as required by paragraph 7 of Schedule 14 to the Act.
Dated 18 December 2025
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Highways Act 1980 Section 25
Dorset Council
Parish of Shaftesbury
A public footpath from Shaftesbury Footpath No. 32, to Littledown Road (A350)
The above-named Agreement, made on 5 August 2022 under section 25 of the Highways Act 1980, has the effect of creating:
Footpath in the area of North Dorset, Dorset:
Starting at Point Al (ST8672824424) then running in a south south westerly direction to Point C (ST8670624360) proceeding generally west north west turning south westerly to Point E (ST8658324302) before continuing in a generally south south east direction to Point El (ST8660224239) The path then continues south east turning in a south westerly direction to Point F (ST8659624182) before continuing an east north east direction to point G (ST8663924195) continuing east to point H (ST8670624185) and then onto Point I (ST8672024179) before continuing south to pointJ (ST8671824172) turning east south east to Point K (ST8680224145) to meet Littledown Road A350.
Copies of the Agreement and Map may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website. Under section 25, there is no right of objection and the Agreement has taken immediate effect.
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Dated: 18 December 2025
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council County of Dorset Definitive Map and Statement of Rights of Way
Dorset Council (Add a Footpath along the River Yeo, Bradford Abbas) Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2025
On 13 February 2026 Dorset Council confirmed (without modification) the above-named order as unopposed.
The effect of the order as confirmed will modify the definitive map and statement for the area by adding to them:
Footpath 9, Bradford Abbas:
From Footpath 3, Bradford Abbas at the south western corner of ‘The Grange’ at ST 58861419 then south along a grass surface through ST 58861418, continuing south towards the River Yeo at ST 58871411, then south east following the river to ST58951406 then east to rejoin Footpath 3, Bradford Abbas at the eastern corner of the field via a field gate at ST 58981406. Width 2 metres
A copy of the order as confirmed and the order map have been placed, and may be seen free of charge, at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
The order came into effect on 13 February 2026. If any person aggrieved by the Order desires to question its validity or that of any provision contained in it on the grounds that it is not within the powers of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, or on the grounds that any requirement of the Act or of any regulation made under it has not been complied with in relation to the confirmation of the Order, you may within six weeks from 26 March 2026, make an application to the High Court.
Dated: 26 March 2026
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Section 257
Dorset Council (Part of Footpath 72, Beaminster)
Public Path Diversion Order 2025
The above order was made on 24 October 2025, under section 257 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
The effect of the order will be to divert part of Footpath 72, Beaminster as shown on the order map as follows:
From the current route:
From the unaffected part of Footpath 72 at ST 4697 0168 generally north west to its junction with Footpath 71 at ST 4683 0183. (No recorded width)
To the new route:
From the unaffected part of Footpath 72 at ST 4697 0168 along a crushed stone surfaced footpath north north east for approximately 1.5 metres then north west for approximately 6 metres to ST 4697 0169 then north north east for approximately 1 metre, east south east for approximately 37 metres then east north east for approximately 15 metres to ST 4702 0168, north north west for approximately 6 metres then north north east for approximately 7 metres to ST 4702 0169 then north north west for approximately 10 metres, north east for approximately 3.5 metres then generally north, north north west and north west for approximately 39 metres to ST 4700 0173, then generally north north east, north, north north west and north west for approximately 108 metres to ST 4697 0182, then west north west for approximately 17 metres, then generally west for approximately 41 metres to ST 4692 0183, then generally south west for approximately 17 metres, and then generally north west for approximately 16 metres to ST 4689 0183, then generally north west then south west for approximately 76 metres to its junction with Footpath 71 at ST 4683 0184. The width of the new route will be 2 metres with a self-binding gravel surface.
A copy of the order and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Carol McKay, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/P283A), or via email to [email protected], not later than Monday 12 January 2026. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Dorset Council may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.
Dated: 11 December 2025
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Section 257
Dorset Council (Part of Footpath 71, Beaminster)
Public Path Diversion Order 2025
The above order was made on 24 October 2025, under section 257 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
The effect of the order will be to divert part of Footpath 71, Beaminster as shown on the order map as follows:
From the current route:
From the unaffected part of Footpath 71 at ST 46831 01836 north east to ST 46832 01837 and then generally north north east to the unaffected part of Footpath 71 at ST 4685 0190. (No recorded width)
To the new route:
From the unaffected part of Footpath 71 at ST 46831 01836 north east for approximately 3 metres to ST 46834 01837 then generally north north east for approximately 40 metres to ST 4684 0187 continuing generally north north east for approximately 31 metres to the unaffected part of Footpath 71 at ST 4685 0190. The width of the new route will be 2 metres with a self-binding gravel surface.
A copy of the order and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Carol McKay, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/P283B), or via email to [email protected], not later than Monday 12 January 2026. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Dorset Council may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.
Dated: 11 December 2025
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council
County of Dorset Definitive Map and Statement of Rights of Way
Dorset Council (Bridleway 39 (part), Weymouth and Bridleway 14 (part), Bincombe to be upgraded to Restricted Byways)
Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2025
On 3 October 2025 Dorset Council confirmed (without modification) the above-named order as unopposed.
The effect of the order as confirmed will modify the definitive map and statement for the area by:
Bridleway 39 (part), Weymouth:
To be numbered Restricted Byway 167
From the unaffected part of Bridleway 39, Weymouth at SY 66938612 south east along a crushed stone surface track to SY 66988607 south east to the parish boundary at SY 67018604.
Width: 30 feet.
Bridleway 14 (part), Bincombe:
To be numbered Restricted Byway 26
From the parish boundary at SY 67018604 south east along a crushed stone surface track to the unaffected part of Bridleway 14, Bincombe and the County Road D90201 at the Roman Road at SY 67078600.
Width: 30 feet.
A copy of the order as confirmed and the order map have been placed, and may be seen free of charge, at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours.
The order came into effect on 03 October 2025. If any person aggrieved by the Order desires to question its validity or that of any provision contained in it on the grounds that it is not within the powers of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, or on the grounds that any requirement of the Act or of any regulation made under it has not been complied with in relation to the confirmation of the Order, you may within six weeks from 4 December 2025, make an application to the High Court.
Dated: 4 December 2025
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Section 257
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Section 53A(2)
Dorset Council (Part of Footpath 18 and Part of Footpath 40, Buckhorn Weston) Public Path Stopping Up and Diversion Order 2025
On 20 March 2026 Dorset Council confirmed the above order. Whilst this order is confirmed it is not yet operational, by virtue of Article 2 of the order.
The effect of the order as confirmed is to stop up and divert the public footpaths as follows:
Stopping up of Part of Footpath 40:
From the current route: The full width of the footpath from ST 75952482 generally north west via ST 75932483 to point ST 7593524839.
(No recorded width)
Diversion of Part of Footpath 18:
From the current route: The full width of the footpath from ST 75962483 generally west to ST 75932483.
(No recorded width)
To the new route: From unaffected part of Footpath 18 at ST 75962483 south west to ST 75952482 continuing south west to ST 75952481 then north west to ST 7593324837. Width 3 metres.
A copy of the order as confirmed and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
The order comes into force on the date on which Dorset Council certify that the terms of Article 2 of the order have been complied with but if any person aggrieved by the order desires to question its validity or that of any provision contained in it on the ground that it is not within the powers of the above Act, or on the ground that any requirement of that Act or any regulation made under it has not been complied with in relation to the confirmation of the order. He or she may apply to the High Court for any of these purposes under section 287 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 within 6 weeks from the date on which notice is first published as required by paragraph 7 of Schedule 14 to the Act.
Dated: 16 April 2026
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council
County of Dorset Definitive Map and Statement of Rights of Way
Dorset Council (Footpaths from Footpath 54, Chickerell to Footpath 66, Weymouth)
Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2025
The above Order, made on 17 October 2025, if confirmed as made, will modify the definitive map and statement for the area by adding to them:
Footpath 59, Chickerell:
From Footpath 54, Chickerell SY 6569 8193 east to Chickerell/Weymouth Parish Boundary at SY 6571 8193. The width is 2 metres.
Footpath 173, Weymouth:
From Chickerell/Weymouth Parish boundary at SY 6571 8193 east across an open field to a gap in the hedge SY 6591 8193 continuing east along the northern side of the hedgerow to SY 6614 8193 where the route continues south south east to a gap in the hedge at SY 6618 8187 then continuing generally south east to Footpath 66, Weymouth at SY 6626 8182. The width is 2 metres.
A copy of the Order and the Order map may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Sue Phillips, Technical Officer, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/T555), or via email to [email protected] not later than 8 January 2026. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no representations or objections are duly made to the Order, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Dorset Council, instead of submitting the Order to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs may itself confirm the Order. If the Order is submitted to the Secretary of State, any representations or objections which have been duly made and not withdrawn will be sent with it.
Dated: 13 November 2025
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Highways Act 1980
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council (Part of Footpath 32, Iwerne Courtney at Oyles Mill)
Public Path Diversion Order 2025
On 5 December 2025 Dorset Council confirmed the above-named order made under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 as unopposed and the Council has certified that work has been carried out to bring the site of the new highway mentioned in article 3 of the order into a fit condition for use by the public.
The effect of the order as confirmed is to divert part of Footpath 32, Iwerne Courtney as shown on the order map as follows:
The existing path:
Footpath 32 Iwerne Courtney:
From the unaffected part of Footpath 32 at ST 86281349 west of the River Iwerne generally north west through a field along the parish boundary with Iwerne Minster to ST 86221355 then generally north north east to its junction with Unclassified County Road D33107 at the south west corner of Oyles Mill at ST 86221361. Width 1.5 metres
To the new paths:
Footpath 32, Iwerne Courtney:
From the unaffected part of Footpath 32, Iwerne Courtney at ST 86281349, north east to the parish boundary at ST 8628313495. Limitation: Pedestrian gate at ST 8628313495.
Footpath 31 Iwerne Minster:
From the parish boundary at ST 8628313495, crossing the River Iwerne via a new pedestrian bridge at ST 8628713502 then generally north north west, north then north north east to ST 86281356 then generally north east along a fence to its junction with Mill Lane D32231 at ST 86311361. Limitation: Pedestrian gate at ST 8628313495 and ST 86311361. Width 2 metres except at ST 8628713502, width 1.2 metres
A copy of the order as confirmed and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
The order comes into force on 12 December 2025 but if any person aggrieved by the order wants to question its validity, or that of any provision contained in it, on the ground that it is not within the powers of the Highways Act 1980, as amended, or on the ground that any requirement of the Act, as amended, or of any regulation made under the Act has not been complied with in relation to the order, he or she may, under paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 to the Act as applied by paragraph 5 of Schedule 6 to the Act, within six weeks from 18 December 2025, make an application to the High Court.
Dated: 18 December 2025
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Highways Act 1980
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council (Part of Footpath 20, Motcombe at Kings Court) Rail Crossing Diversion Order 2025
The above order, made on 15 August 2025 under section 119A of the Highways Act 1980 (as amended by the Transport and Works Act 1992). The Order will divert part of Footpath 20, Motcombe as shown on the order map as follows:
From the existing path:
Footpath 20, Motcombe:
From ST 8185 2641 north of the historic site of King’s Court Palace on the southern side of the railway, north east across a field then across the railway to ST 8197 2668 on the northern side of the track. (No recorded width)
To the new paths:
Footpath 32, Motcombe (a new footpath):
From the unaffected part of Footpath 20, Motcombe (to be renumbered Footpath 32) at ST 8185 2641, north of the historic site of King’s Court Palace, north west across the field to its junction with Footpath 99, Gillingham at the parish boundary at ST 8179 2647. Width: 2 metres
Footpath 20, Motcombe:
From its junction with Footpath 99, Gillingham at the parish boundary at ST 81770 26497 north north west through a tunnel under the railway via a field gate at ST 8176 2650 to ST 8175 2653 then north east through a field along the northern side of the railway to the unaffected part of Footpath 20 at ST 8197 2668. Width: 2 metres
Footpath 99, Gillingham (a new footpath):
From its junction with the new route of Footpath 20, Motcombe (to be renumbered Footpath 32, Motcombe) at the parish boundary at ST 8179 2647, north west to a field gate at ST 81778 26491, then generally north west to its junction with Footpath 20, Motcombe at the parish boundary at ST 81770 26497. Width: 2 metres
A copy of the order and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Carol McKay, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/P271), or via email to [email protected], not later than 2 October 2025. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Dorset Council may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.
Dated: 4 September 2025
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Highways Act 1980
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council (Part of Footpath 46, Okeford Fitzpaine)
Public Path Diversion Order 2025
The above order, made on 8 August 2025 under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980, will divert part of Footpath 46, Okeford Fitzpaine as shown on the order map as follows:
From the existing path:
The whole width of the footpath from ST 8043 1143 generally north west to ST 8013 1180
(No recorded width)
To the new path:
From its junction with Footpath 44 at point C (ST 8056 1174) north west then generally west north west along the northern side of the field boundary to a tree at point D (ST 8041 1180) then continuing along the field edge generally west,south west then west to a field gate at Point E (ST 8014 1180). Then west to the unaffected part of Footpath 46 (to be renumbered Footpath 70) at point B (ST 8013 1180). Width: 2.5m except at Point D 1.2m.
A copy of the order and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Alastair Beaven, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/P256), or via email to [email protected], not later than 18 September 2025. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Dorset Council may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.
Dated: 21 August 2025
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
On 17 July 2026 Dorset Council confirmed the above-named order made under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 as unopposed and the Council has certified that work has been carried out to bring the site of the new highway mentioned in article 3 of the order into a fit condition for use by the public.
The effect of the order as confirmed is to divert part of Footpath 48, Thorncombe as shown on the order map as follows:
From the existing path:
From Yawlings Farm at ST 3494 0230 south south west through a field and then south west across another field and a wooded area and into another field and then west south west through woodland and the garden of Newhouse Farm, passing to the north of the house before joining Bridleway 52, Thorncombe at ST 3455 0181 to the west of Newhouse Farm. Width: 1.5 metres
To the new path:
From its junction with Bridleway 47 and Footpath 49, Thorncombe at ST 3507 0206 west through a field gate to ST 3505 0206, then generally south west and south south west through a field to ST 3476 0179, then through a pedestrian gate and into another field and generally south south west to ST 3458 0161, generally west to ST 3455 0161, through a field gate into another field and south west to join Bridleway 52 at ST 3452 0159. Width: 2 metres
A copy of the order as confirmed and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
The order comes into force on 24 July 2026 but if any person aggrieved by the order wants to question its validity, or that of any provision contained in it, on the ground that it is not within the powers of the Highways Act 1980, as amended, or on the ground that any requirement of the Act, as amended, or of any regulation made under the Act has not been complied with in relation to the order, he or she may, under paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 to the Act as applied by paragraph 5 of Schedule 6 to the Act, within six weeks from 30 July 2026, make an application to the High Court.
Dated: 30 July 2026
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Section 257
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Section 53A(2)
Dorset Council (Footpaths 2 & 5 Symondsbury, Footpaths 98, 99 (Part), 100, 101 (Parts), 102 (Part) & 108 (Part), Bridport at Vearse Farm / Foundry Lea) Public Path Diversion Order 2025.
On 6 February 2026 Dorset Council confirmed the above order. Whilst this order is confirmed it is not yet operational, by virtue of Article 2 of the order.
The effect of the order as confirmed is to divert the Footpaths 2 and 5 Symondsbury, Footpaths 98, 99 (Part), 100, 101 (Parts), 102 (Part) and 108 (Part), Bridport as shown on the order map as follows:
From the current routes:
Footpath 2, Symondsbury
The whole width of the footpath from its junction with West Road (B3162) at SY 45326 93099 south east and south south east to its junction with Footpath 98, Bridport and the parish boundary at SY 4543 9300. (No recorded width)
Footpath 5, Symondsbury
The whole width of the footpath from its junction with Broad Lane (C91) at SY 45742 92175, north north west to its junction with Footpath 101, Bridport and the parish boundary at SY 4566 9236. (No recorded width)
Footpath 98, Bridport
The whole width of the footpath from its junction with Footpath 2, Symondsbury and the parish boundary at SY 4543 9300 south east to its junction with Footpaths 99 and 100, Bridport at SY 4550 9278. (No recorded width)
Footpath 99, Bridport
The whole width of the footpath from the unaffected part of Footpath 99, Bridport north of Vearse Farm at SY 4550 9264 north via its junction with Footpaths 98 and 100, Bridport at SY 4550 9278 to the unaffected part of Footpath 99, Bridport at SY 4551 9294, south of the river Simene and parish boundary.
(No recorded width)
Footpath 100, Bridport
The whole width of the footpath from its junction with Footpaths 98 & 99, Bridport at SY 4550 9278, south east then east north east and north east to SY 4592 9287 and north east to its junction with Footpath 108, Bridport at SY 45933 92884. (No recorded width)
Footpath 101, Bridport (2 parts)
The whole width of the footpath from its junction with Footpath 5, Symondsbury and the parish boundary at SY 4566 9236 generally north east to the unaffected part of Footpath 101, Bridport at its junction with Footpath 102, Bridport at SY 4577 9259
and
The whole width of the footpath from the unaffected part of Footpath 101, Bridport at SY 4584 9275 generally north east to its junction with Footpath 100, Bridport at SY 4592 9287 and north east to its junction with Footpath 108, Bridport at SY 45933 92884. (No recorded width)
Footpath 102, Bridport
The whole width of the footpath from the unaffected part of Footpath 102 at SY 4553 9244 south east of Vearse Farm generally east north east then north east to its junction with Footpath 101 at SY 4577 9259. (No recorded width)
Footpath 108, Bridport
The whole width of the footpath from its junction with Footpath 45, Bridport and Magdalene Lane (D12830) at SY 4596 9285 north west to the unaffected part of Footpath 108, Bridport at SY 45935 92883 south of the river Simene and parish boundary. (No recorded width)
The alternative routes:
Footpath 2, Symondsbury
From its junction with West Road (B3162) at SY 45313 93095 generally south west for approximately 10 metres to its junction with the proposed new Footpath 96, Symondsbury at SY 4531 9308 and then generally south south east and south east through a grass field to its junction with the proposed new route of Footpath 98, Bridport and the parish boundary at SY 4538 9296. Width: 2 metres
Footpath 5, Symondsbury
From its junction with Broad Lane (C91) at SY 45747 92176, north west through a grass field for approximately 7 metres to its junction with the proposed new Footpath 98, Symondsbury at SY 4574 9218 then north west to its junction with the proposed new route of Footpath 101, Bridport and the parish boundary at SY 4568 9237. Width: 2 metres
Footpath 96, Symondsbury (new footpath)
From its junction with the proposed new route of Footpath 2, Symondsbury at SY 4531 9308, through grass fields, generally west then south west to SY 4485 9298 then generally south and south east to SY 4497 9286 then generally south west and south east and south south east to its junction with the proposed new Footpath 100, Symondsbury at SY 4510 9258 then continuing generally south south east to its junction with Footpath 7, Symondsbury at SY 4518 9241. Width: 2 metres
Footpath 97, Symondsbury (new footpath)
From its junction with Skilling Hill Rd (C91) at SY 4582 9218 north north west through a grass field for approximately 8 metres via its junction with the proposed new Footpath 98, Symondsbury at SY 4581 9219 and then north north west to its junction with the proposed new Footpath 118, Bridport and the parish boundary at SY 4576 9239. Width: 2 metres
Footpath 98, Symondsbury (new footpath)
From its junction with Footpath 3, Symondsbury at SY 4523 9226 through a grass field generally south east then south south east to SY 4528 9213 then generally east north east via its junction with the proposed new route of Footpath 5, Symondsbury at SY 4574 9218 to its junction with the proposed new Footpath 97, Symondsbury at SY 4581 9219. Width: 2 metres
Footpath 99, Symondsbury (new footpath)
From its junction with Footpath 103, Bridport and Footpath 7, Symondsbury at SY 4538 9256, north north west for approximately 4 metres, north west for approximately 6 metres, north north east for approximately 20 metres, then north north west for approximately 68 metres along a paved / tarmac surface to its junction with the new Footpath 100, Symondsbury at SY 4536 9265. Width: 2 metres
Footpath 100, Symondsbury (new footpath)
From its junction with the new Footpath 98, Bridport and the parish boundary at SY 4537 9265 west south west for approximately 10 metres along a paved / tarmac surface to its junction with the proposed new Footpath 99, Symondsbury at SY 4536 9265 then continuing generally south west to SY 4513 9259 then south west through a grass field west south west for approximately 29 metres to its junction with the new Footpath 96, Symondsbury at SY 4510 9258. Width: 2 metres
Footpath 98, Bridport
From its junction with the proposed new route of Footpath 2, Symondsbury and the parish boundary at SY 4538 9296, south east along a paved / tarmac surface for approximately 6 metres to SY 4539 9296 continuing generally south east, south and south south west to its junction with the proposed new route of Footpath 100, Bridport at SY 4540 9276, south east for approximately 2 metres then generally south west, south south east, south south west, south east, south west, north west and west south west to its junction with the proposed new Footpath 100, Symondsbury and the parish boundary at SY 4537 9265. Width: 2 metres
Footpath 99, Bridport
From the unaffected part of Footpath 99, north of Vearse Farm at SY 4550 9264, generally north north east for approximately 20 metres then north to its junction with Footpath 100 at SY 4551 9275 then continuing generally north for approximately 192 metres then north west for approximately 7 metres then north to join the unaffected part of Footpath 99 at SY 4551 9294, south of the river Simene and parish boundary. Width: 2 metres
Footpath 100, Bridport
From its junction with the proposed new route of Footpath 98, Bridport at SY 4540 9276 south east along a paved / tarmac surface then generally east to its junction with the proposed route of Footpath 99, Bridport at SY 4551 9275 then south east, east north east and south east to SY 4583 9274 then generally north north east via its junction with Footpath 101, Bridport at SY 4584 9275 then north east to SY 4585 9276 and generally north north east to its junction with the proposed new Footpath 117, Bridport at SY 45931 92861, then east north east via its junction with the proposed new Footpath 108, Bridport at SY 45936 92863 to its junction with Magdalene Lane (D12830) at SY 4596 9287. Width: 2 metres
Footpath 101, Bridport
From its junction with the proposed new Footpath 5, Symondsbury and the parish boundary at SY 4568 9237 north north west through a grass field for approximately 14 metres then north east for approximately 17 metres to SY 4569 9239 then along a paved / tarmac surface generally north for approximately 19 metres, north north east for approximately 8 metres, generally north east for approximately 32 metres, north west for approximately 5 metres and generally north north east for approximately 60 metres to its junction with the proposed new route of Footpath 102, Bridport at SY 4573 9250 then generally north north east and north east for approximately 56 metres to SY 4575 9255 then north north east for approximately 34 metres to its junction with the proposed new Footpath 118 at SY 45769 92583, north north west for approximately 5 metres to SY 45767 92588 and north east for approximately 12 metres to the existing unaffected part of Footpath 101 at SY 4577 9259. Width: 2 metres
Footpath 102, Bridport
From the unaffected part of Footpath 102 to the south east of Vearse Farm at SY 4553 9244, south south east along a paved / tarmac surface for approximately 5 metres, south east for approximately 9 metres, south south east for approximately 33 metres to SY 4555 9240, then continuing east north east for approximately 21 metres, north north west for approximately 13 metres, east north east for approximately 9 metres, north north west for approximately 8 metres, and then generally north east and north north east to SY 4569 9251 and east south east for approximately 42 metres to its junction with the proposed new route of Footpath 101 at SY 4573 9250. Width: 2 metres
Footpath 108, Bridport
From its junction with the new route of Footpath 100 at SY 45936 92863 generally north though a grass field for approximately 20 metres to its junction with the existing route of Footpath 108, Bridport at SY 45935 92883. Width: 2 metres
Footpath 117, Bridport (new footpath)
From its junction with the proposed new Footpath 98, Bridport at SY 4539 9296, generally north east and east north east though a grass field for approximately 34 metres then generally south east and east south east for approximately 87 metres south for approximately 2 metres then east for approximately 7 metres to its junction with Footpath 99, Bridport at SY 4551 9295 then east for approximately 4 metres, south south east for approximately 4 metres then generally south east for approximately 28 metres, then meandering along the south side of the river Simene north east, then generally south east then north east and east south east to its junction with the proposed new route of Footpath 100, Bridport at SY 45931 92861. Width: 2 metres
Footpath 118, Bridport (new footpath)
From its junction with the proposed new Footpath 97, Symondsbury and the parish boundary at SY 4576 9239 north north east though a grass field to SY 4577 9241 then continuing generally north north west and north north east along a paved / tarmac surface to SY 4578 9256 and generally north west to its junction with the proposed new route of Footpath 101, Bridport at SY 45769 92583. Width: 2 metres
A copy of the order as confirmed and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
The order comes into force on the date on which Dorset Council certify that the terms of Article 2 of the order have been complied with but if any person aggrieved by the order desires to question its validity or that of any provision contained in it on the ground that it is not within the powers of the above Act, or on the ground that any requirement of that Act or any regulation made under it has not been complied with in relation to the confirmation of the order. He or she may apply to the High Court for any of these purposes under section 287 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 within 6 weeks from the date on which notice is first published as required by paragraph 7 of Schedule 14 to the Act.
Dated: 5 March 2026
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Highways Act 1980 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council (Part of Footpath 13, Stoke Abbott at Brimley Mill) Public Path Diversion Order 2025
The above order, made on 25 April 2025 under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980, will divert part of Footpath 13, Stoke Abbott as shown on the order map as follows:
From the existing path:
The full width of the path from its junction with Footpath 14 and Footpath 37 to the east of Brimley Farm Cottages at ST 4461 0032, generally south east through fields and then through the garden of Brimley Mill and into a field then south east to its junction with Bridleway 12 and the unaffected part of Footpath 13 to the south east of Brimley Mill at ST 4499 0016.
To the new path:
From its junction with Footpath 14 and Restricted Byway 46 at ST 4512 0031 generally south west along the track between Brimley Mill and Higher Farm to ST 4507 0023 then continuing generally south west then west south west along the track to ST 4500 0019, where it enters a field and then runs south west via ST 4500 0018 to its junction with Bridleway 12 at ST 4499 0016.
Width: 2 metres except at ST 4500 0018 and ST 4500 0019 – pedestrian gates to BS5709:2018
A copy of the order and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Carol McKay, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/P267), or via email to [email protected], not later than Thursday 12 June 2025. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Dorset Council may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.
Dated: 22 May 2025
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Section 257
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Section 53A(2)
Dorset Council (Part of Footpath 3, Bryanston)
Public Path Diversion Order 2024
The above order was made on 7 June 2024, under section 257 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and section 53A(2) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
The effect of the order will be to divert part of Footpath 3, Bryanston as shown on the order map as follows:
From the current route: The full width of the footpath from ST8828 0579 on New Road generally west south west to ST 8800 0576. (No recorded width)
To the new route: From its junction with Fair Mile Road at ST8830 0574 along a tarmac / paved path generally west and west north west to ST8828 0575 then generally south west to ST 8825 0573 generally north west, west, south west and west to ST 8813 0574 then south west and west north west to ST 8812 0574, north west to ST 8809 0576 south south west and south south east to ST 8808 0573, south west to ST 8809 0573, north west to ST 8805 0574 and then entering a grass field and continuing north west to its junction with the unaffected part of Footpath 3 at ST 8800 0576. Width – 2 metres
A copy of the order and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Carol McKay, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/P245), or via email to [email protected], not later than 18 July 2024. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Dorset Council may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.
Dated: 20 June 2024
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
View a copy of the sealed Order.
Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Section 257
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Section 53A(2)
Dorset Council (Part of Footpath 3, Bryanston) Public Path Diversion Order 2024
On 11 October 2024 Dorset Council confirmed the above order. Whilst this order is confirmed it is not yet operational, by virtue of Article 2 of the order.
The effect of the order will be to divert part of Footpath 3, Bryanston as shown on the order map as follows:
From the current route: The full width of the footpath from ST8828 0579 on New Road generally west south west to ST 8800 0576. (No recorded width)
To the new route: From its junction with Fair Mile Road at ST8830 0574 along a tarmac / paved path generally west and west north west to ST8828 0575 then generally south west to ST 8825 0573 generally north west, west, south west and west to ST 8813 0574 then south west and west north west to ST 8812 0574, north west to ST 8809 0576 south south west and south south east to ST 8808 0573, south west to ST 8809 0573, north west to ST 8805 0574 and then entering a grass field and continuing north west to its junction with the unaffected part of Footpath 3 at ST 8800 0576. Width – 2 metres
A copy of the order and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website at www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/row-orders.
The order comes into force on the date on which Dorset Council certify that the terms of Article 2 of the order have been complied with but if any person aggrieved by the order desires to question its validity or that of any provision contained in it on the ground that it is not within the powers of the above Act, or on the ground that any requirement of that Act or any regulation made under it has not been complied with in relation to the confirmation of the order. He or she may apply to the High Court for any of these purposes under section 287 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 within 6 weeks from the date on which notice is first published as required by paragraph 7 of Schedule 14 to the Act.
Dated: 31 October 2024
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council County of Dorset Definitive Map and Statement of Rights of Way
Dorset Council (Parts of Bridleway 10 and Footpath 15, Iwerne Couratney (Shroton)) Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2024
The above Order, made on 02 February 2024, if confirmed as made, will modify the definitive map and statement for the area by:
Deleting from them:
Part of Bridleway 10, Iwerne Courtney: The whole width of the bridleway from its junction with Fairfield Road (C138) at ST 85921254, south west across a grass surfaced field to rejoin the unaffected part of Bridleway 10 at the track at ST 85851239. (No recorded width).
Part of Footpath 15, Iwerne Courtney: The whole width of the footpath from the unaffected part of Footpath 15, north west of 8 Old Mill Cottages at ST 85881281, south east then generally south, passing through a number of properties and gardens along The Laurels and General Wolfe Close to ST 85891268. (No recorded width).
Adding to them:
Part of Bridleway 10, Iwerne Courtney: From its junction with Footpath 13 at its junction with Fairfield Road (C138) at ST 85901256, south south west across a grass surfaced field and a crushed stone/chalk surfaced track to rejoin the unaffected part of Bridleway 10 at the track at ST 85851239. Width: 3 metres. Limitation: Field gate at ST 85901256.
Part of Footpath 15, Iwerne Courtney: From the unaffected part of Footpath 15, north west of 8 Old Mill Cottages at ST 85881281, south along a grass surfaced path (via ST 85881278) to its junction with Fairfield Road (C138) at ST 85881265. Width: 2.5 metres, except for 2.2 metres at ST 85881278.
A copy of the Order and the Order map may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Sue Phillips, Definitive Map Team Officer, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/T438), or via email to [email protected] not later than 10 May 2024. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no representations or objections are duly made to the Order, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Dorset Council, instead of submitting the Order to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs may itself confirm the Order. If the Order is submitted to the Secretary of State, any representations or objections which have been duly made and not withdrawn will be sent with it.
Dated: 28 March 2024, Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Section 257 & Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Section 53A(2)
Dorset Council (Part of Footpath 91, Marnhull) Public Path Diversion Order 2023
On 25 October 2024 Dorset Council confirmed the above order. Whilst this order is confirmed it is not yet operational, by virtue of Article 2 of the order.
The effect of the order will be to divert part of Footpath 91, Marnhull as shown on the order map as follows:
From the current route: The whole width of the footpath from its junction with Burton Street (C15) at ST 78022 19187, north west across a field and the garden of 1 Burtonhayes and continuing north west across the field to the unaffected part of Footpath 91 at ST 77851941. (No recorded width).
To the new route: From its junction with Burton Street (C15) at ST 78023 19188, north along a tarmac surfaced path to ST 78021920, turning north east and north west along a grass surfaced path, passing through a landscaped area to ST 78011922, then west across the estate road and continuing west north west and north west along the tarmac surfaced estate path to ST 77921932. It continues north east along the estate path then along a grass surfaced path to ST 77941934 and north to the field boundary at ST 77948 19348. Crossing into the field it turns west along the southern field boundary to ST 77861935, then north along the western field boundary to rejoin the unaffected part of Footpath 91 at ST 77851941. Width: 2 metres, except for 1.5 metres at ST 77948 19348.
A copy of the order and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website at www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/row-orders.
The order comes into force on the date on which Dorset Council certify that the terms of Article 2 of the order have been complied with but if any person aggrieved by the order desires to question its validity or that of any provision contained in it on the ground that it is not within the powers of the above Act, or on the ground that any requirement of that Act or any regulation made under it has not been complied with in relation to the confirmation of the order. He or she may apply to the High Court for any of these purposes under section 287 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 within 6 weeks from the date on which notice is first published as required by paragraph 7 of Schedule 14 to the Act.
Dated: 12 December 2024
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Highways Act 1980 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council (Part of Bridleway 47, Corscombe at Hill Farm)
Public Path Diversion Order 2023
The above order, made on 8 December 2023 under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980, will divert part of the route of Bridleway 47, Corscombe at Hill Farm as shown on the order map as follows:
From the existing way:
The whole width of the bridleway from ST 50950398 near the north east boundary of Hill Farm Cottages generally south west along a concrete farm track and through the garden and property of Hill Farm then continuing south west following the south east side of field boundaries to its junction with the County Road C102 ST 50670340. (No recorded width).
To the new way:
From ST 50950398 through a Bridle gate south south east through a field to a Bridle gate at ST 50940385 continuing south west along the field boundary to a field gate at ST 50810352 continuing south west then west at ST 50800350 following the field boundary to the Bridle gate and exit on to the County Road C102 at ST 50760347. Width 4 metres, narrowing to 1.7 metres at points ST 50950398, ST 50940385 and ST 50760347 and 2.7 metres at ST 50810352.
A copy of the order and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Andy Hughes, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/P241), or via email to [email protected], not later than 23 February 2024. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Dorset Council may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.
Dated: 25 January 2024
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Section 257 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Section 53A(2)
Dorset Council (Parts of Footpaths 71 and 72, Beaminster) Public Path Diversion Order 2024
The above order was made on 5 January 2024, under section 257 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and section 53A(2) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
The effect of the order will be to divert part of Footpaths 71 & 72, Beaminster, as shown on the order map as follows:
From the current routes:
Part of Footpath 71, Beaminster: The whole width of the footpath from ST 46810169, north north east and north across a field to the unaffected part of Footpath 71 at the field boundary at ST 46830183. (No recorded width).
Part of Footpath 72, Beaminster: The whole width of the footpath from the south eastern corner of a field at ST 47020158, north west across the field to the unaffected part of Footpath 72 at the field boundary at ST 46970168. (No recorded width).
To the new routes:
Part of Footpath 71, Beaminster: From its junction with Broadwindsor Road (B3163) at ST 46810167, north north west along a tarmac surfaced estate path to ST 46810168 then turning east north east to ST 46820168 and continuing north along the path to ST 46826 01735. It then turns west to ST 46821 01738 and continues north and north west to ST 46800182, then east north east to rejoin the unaffected part of Footpath 71 at ST 46830183. Width: 2 metres.
Part of Footpath 72, Beaminster: From its junction with Broadwindsor Road (B3163) at ST 47020157, north and north west along a gravel surfaced path to ST 47025 01589 then continuing north east and north to ST 47030162 and west north west, passing to the south of the children’s play area, to ST 47010163. It continues north and north east, passing to the west of the play area to ST 47010165 and then west north west along a tarmac surfaced path to ST 46970167 and turning north north east to rejoin the unaffected part of Footpath 72 at ST 46970168. Width: 2 metres.
A copy of the order and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Carol McKay, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/P243), or via email to [email protected], not later than 23 February 2024. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Dorset Council may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.
Dated: 25 January 2024
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Dorset Council, County of Dorset Definitive Map and Statement of Rights of Way
Dorset Council (A Footpath at Eweleaze Spinneys, Chickerell (to and from Grafton Avenue, Weymouth) Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2024
The above Order, made on 19 January 2024, if confirmed as made, will modify the definitive map and statement for the area by adding to them a Footpath in the Chickerell Ward:
From its commencement at the Weymouth Parish boundary, at the western end of Grafton Avenue, between property numbers 41 and 42, at SY 6602, 8096 at the junction with definitive footpath S16/48, north-west to SY 6595, 8099; west-south-west along the northern edge of the arable grassed field adjacent to Eweleaze Spinneys to the junction with definitive footpath S16/49 at SY 6585, 8095; south-west towards the woodland to SY 6582, 8089; south-south-east parallel with the woodland to SY 6594, 8065; east-north-east to the junction with definitive footpath S16/48 at SY 6602, 8067; east-north-east along the southern boundary of the arable grassed field to SY 6609, 8069; north-north-west past the rear of the housing to SY 6602, 8096.
Width: 1.5 metres at SY 6602, 8096 continuing at 1.5m to SY 6595, 8099; widening to 3 metres at SY 6595, 8099 continuing at 3m to SY 6585, 8095; narrowing to 1.5m at SY 6585, 8095, and remaining at 1.5 metres between SY 6582, 8089, SY 6594, 8065, SY 6602, 8067, SY 6609, 8069 and SY 6602, 8096.
A copy of the Order and the Order map may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Barbara Talbott, Definitive Map Technical Officer, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/T615), or via email to [email protected] not later than 15 March 2024. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no representations or objections are duly made to the Order, or if any so made are withdrawn, Dorset Council, instead of submitting the Order to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs may itself confirm the Order. If the Order is submitted to the Secretary of State, any representations or objections which have been duly made and not withdrawn will be sent with it.
Dated: 1 February 2024
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Dorset Council County of Dorset Definitive Map and Statement of Rights of Way
Dorset Council (Bridleway 1 (part), Winterbourne Abbas to be upgraded to a Restricted Byway) Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2024
The above Order, made on 3 May 2024, if confirmed as made, will modify the definitive map and statement for the area by upgrading Bridleway 1 (part), Winterbourne Abbas, to a Restricted Byway as follows:
Part of Bridleway 1, Winterbourne Abbas (to be numbered Restricted Byway 7, Winterbourne Abbas) :
From its junction with the A35 trunk road in Winterbourne Abbas at SY 6183 9052, north-north-west along a compacted gravel track to SY 6183 9053 north-north-west to SY 6181 9062, north-north-west to SY 6180 9068, continuing west-north-west along the track, past the junction into the Midway Down Business Park, to SY 6178 9069, north-west to SY 6163 9077 at the junction with Footpath 5 and Bridleway 2, continuing north-west along the track, hedged on both sides, to its junction with Bridleway 1 at SY 6072 9139.
Width: 12.5 metres at SY 6183 9052, narrowing to 5.5 metres at SY 6183 9053, narrowing to 3 metres at SY 6181 9062, widening to 4 metres at SY 6180 9068; widening to 9.1 metres at SY 6178 9069, continuing at 9.1 metres to SY 6163 9077 at the junction with Footpath 5 and Bridleway 2; continuing at 9.1 metres to SY 6072 9139.
A copy of the Order and the Order map may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Barbara Talbott, Definitive Map Technical Officer, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/T390), or via email to [email protected] not later than 26 July 2024. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no representations or objections are duly made to the Order, or if any so made are withdrawn, Dorset Council, instead of submitting the Order to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs may itself confirm the Order. If the Order is submitted to the Secretary of State, any representations or objections which have been duly made and not withdrawn will be sent with it.
Dated: 13 June 2024
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council, County of Dorset Definitive Map and Statement of Rights of Way
Dorset Council (Footpaths at Home Plantation, Spetisbury) Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2025
The above Order, made on 31 January 2025, if confirmed as made, will modify the definitive map and statement for the area by adding to them two footpaths in the Parish of Spetisbury as follows:
Footpath 30, Spetisbury
From its junction with footpath E17/16 at ST 90980225, heading north west along a grass surface on an initially enclosed route and continuing north west along a grass field strip with hedging to the eastern side and open field to the west to enter Home Plantation at ST 90820247 and continuing in a west, north westerly direction to ST 90730250. The width varies: 1.7 metres at ST 90980225, continuing at 1.7 metres to ST 90820247, widening to 4 metres at ST 90730250.
Footpath 31, Spetisbury
From its junction with existing footpath E17/16 at ST 90720242, at the southern boundary of Home Plantation heading north into Home Plantation and continuing north through the mature woodland on a compact earth surface passing ST 90730250 and descending to the northern boundary of Home Plantation at ST 90830277 where the route exits Home Plantation and enters open ground to join existing footpath E17/10 at ST 90830279. The width varies: 2 metres at ST 90720242, widening to 4 metres at ST 90730250, widening to 5 metres at ST 90830277 before meeting footpath E17/10 at ST 90830279 on open ground.
A copy of the Order and the Order map may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Sue Phillips, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/T557), or via email to [email protected] not later than 28 March 2025. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no representations or objections are duly made to the Order, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Dorset Council, instead of submitting the Order to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs may itself confirm the Order. If the Order is submitted to the Secretary of State, any representations or objections which have been duly made and not withdrawn will be sent with it.
Dated: 13 February 2025
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council County of Dorset Definitive Map and Statement of Rights of Way
Dorset Council (A Footpath at First Cliff Walk, West Cliff, West Bay, Bridport)
Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2025
The above Order, made on 25 April 2025, if confirmed as made, will modify the definitive map and statement for the area by adding to them a Footpath in the Bridport Parish.
Commencing at the junction with definitive bridleway W1/105 at SY 4585 9060 on West Cliff Road, south-west to SY 4582 9056, continuing south-west to SY 4581 9054 at the junction with definitive footpath W1/106.
Width: 3 metres between SY 4585 9060 and SY 4582 9056, then narrowing to 1.4 metres to SY 4581 9054.
A copy of the Order and the Order map may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Barbara Talbott, Definitive Map Technical Officer, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/589/01), or via email to [email protected] not later than 20 June 2025. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no representations or objections are duly made to the Order, or if any so made are withdrawn, Dorset Council, instead of submitting the Order to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs may itself confirm the Order. If the Order is submitted to the Secretary of State, any representations or objections which have been duly made and not withdrawn will be sent with it.
Dated: 8 May 2025
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council County of Dorset Definitive Map and Statement of Rights of Way
Dorset Council (A Footpath at Second Cliff Walk, West Cliff, West Bay, Bridport)
Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2025
The above Order, made on 25 April 2025, if confirmed as made, will modify the definitive map and statement for the area by adding to them a Footpath in the Bridport Parish.
Commencing at the junction with definitive bridleway W1/105 at SY 4583 9066 on West Cliff Road, south-west to SY 4577 9059, continuing south-west to the junction with definitive footpath W1/106 at SY 4576 9057.
Width: 3 metres between SY 4583 9066 and SY 4577 9059, then narrowing to 1.3m to SY 4576 9057.
A copy of the Order and the Order map may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Barbara Talbott, Definitive Map Technical Officer, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/T589/02), or via email to [email protected] not later than 20 June 2025. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no representations or objections are duly made to the Order, or if any so made are withdrawn, Dorset Council, instead of submitting the Order to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs may itself confirm the Order. If the Order is submitted to the Secretary of State, any representations or objections which have been duly made and not withdrawn will be sent with it.
Dated: 8 May 2025
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council County of Dorset Definitive Map and Statement of Rights of Way
Dorset Council (A Footpath at Third Cliff Walk, West Cliff, West Bay, Bridport)
Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2025
The above Order, made on 25 April 2025, if confirmed as made, will modify the definitive map and statement for the area by adding to them a Footpath in the Bridport Parish.
Commencing at the junction with definitive bridleway W1/105 at SY 4581 9070 on West Cliff Road, south-west to SY 4576 9062, continuing south-west to SY 4574 9059 at the junction with definitive footpath W1/106.
Width: 3.4 metres between SY 4581 9070 and SY 4576 9062, narrowing to 3.2 metres to SY 4574 9059.
A copy of the Order and the Order map may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Barbara Talbott, Definitive Map Technical Officer, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/T589/03), or via email to [email protected] not later than 20 June 2025. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no representations or objections are duly made to the Order, or if any so made are withdrawn, Dorset Council, instead of submitting the Order to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs may itself confirm the Order. If the Order is submitted to the Secretary of State, any representations or objections which have been duly made and not withdrawn will be sent with it.
Dated: 8 May 2025
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council County of Dorset Definitive Map and Statement of Rights of Way
Dorset Council (A Footpath at Fourth Cliff Walk, West Cliff, West Bay, Bridport)
Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2025
The above Order, made on 25 April 2025, if confirmed as made, will modify the definitive map and statement for the area by adding to them a Footpath in the Bridport Parish.
Commencing at the junction with definitive bridleway W1/105 at SY 4579 9074 on West Cliff Road, south-west to SY 4570 9063, continuing south-west to the junction with definitive footpath W1/106 at SY 4568 9062.
Width: 2.8 metres between SY 4579 9074 and SY 4570 9063, narrowing to 1.3 metres to SY 4568 9062.
A copy of the Order and the Order map may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Barbara Talbott, Definitive Map Technical Officer, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/T589/04), or via email to [email protected] not later than 20 June 2025. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no representations or objections are duly made to the Order, or if any so made are withdrawn, Dorset Council, instead of submitting the Order to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs may itself confirm the Order. If the Order is submitted to the Secretary of State, any representations or objections which have been duly made and not withdrawn will be sent with it.
Dated: 8 May 2025
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council County of Dorset Definitive Map and Statement of Rights of Way
Dorset Council (A Bridleway at Hill Rise, West Cliff, West Bay, Bridport)
Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2025
The above Order, made on 25 April 2025, if confirmed as made, will modify the definitive map and statement for the area by adding to them a Bridleway in the Bridport Parish.
From its commencement at the junction with definitive bridleway W1/105 on West Cliff Road at SY 4585 9060 eastwards to SY 4587 9060, continuing eastwards to the junction with the public road known as Forty Foot Way and definitive footpath W1/24 at SY 4595 9058.
Width: 4 metres between SY 4585 9060 and SY 4587 9060, widening to 5 metres to SY 4595 9058.
A copy of the Order and the Order map may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Barbara Talbott, Definitive Map Technical Officer, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/T589/HR), or via email to [email protected] not later than 20 June 2025. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no representations or objections are duly made to the Order, or if any so made are withdrawn, Dorset Council, instead of submitting the Order to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs may itself confirm the Order. If the Order is submitted to the Secretary of State, any representations or objections which have been duly made and not withdrawn will be sent with it.
Dated: 8 May 2025
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council County of Dorset Definitive Map and Statement of Rights of Way
Dorset Council (A Bridleway at Brit View Road, West Cliff, West Bay, Bridport)
Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2025
The above Order, made on 25 April 2025, if confirmed as made, will modify the definitive map and statement for the area by adding to them a Bridleway in the Bridport Parish.
Commencing at the junction of definitive bridleway W1/105 and definitive footpath W1/107 at SY 4557 9105 at the southern end of Donkey Lane, south-east to SY 4558 9103, turning south-south-east onto the northern end of Brit View Road, continuing to SY 4559 9100, then turning south-east and east to the junction with West Walk at SY 4573 9087, and then south along West Walk to join definitive bridleway W1/105 at SY 4574 9082.
Width: 3 metres between SY 4557 9105 and SY 4558 9103; narrowing to 2.8 metres to SY 4559 9100; then widening to 9.2 metres to SY 4573 9087, narrowing to 5.3 metres to SY 4574 9082.
A copy of the Order and the Order map may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Barbara Talbott, Definitive Map Technical Officer, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/T732-BR), or via email to [email protected] not later than 20 June 2025. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no representations or objections are duly made to the Order, or if any so made are withdrawn, Dorset Council, instead of submitting the Order to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs may itself confirm the Order. If the Order is submitted to the Secretary of State, any representations or objections which have been duly made and not withdrawn will be sent with it.
Dated: 8 May 2025
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Dorset Council
County of Dorset Definitive Map and Statement of Rights of Way
Dorset Council (A Footpath at West Walk, West Cliff, West Bay, Bridport)
Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2025
The above Order, made on 25 April 2025, if confirmed as made, will modify the definitive map and statement for the area by adding to them a Footpath in the Bridport Parish.
From its commencement at the junction with the western end of definitive Footpath W1/104 at SY 4574 9094, south to the southern end of Brit View Road at SY 4573 9087 and continuing south to the junction with definitive bridleway W1/105 at SY 4574 9082.
Width: 9.2 metres between SY 4574 9094 and SY 4573 9087, narrowing to 5.3 metres to SY 4574 9082.
A copy of the Order and the Order map may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website.
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Barbara Talbott, Definitive Map Technical Officer, Definitive Map Team, Spatial Planning, Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ (Ref: RW/T732-FP), or via email to [email protected] not later than 20 June 2025. Please state the grounds on which they are made. Any letters received will be made available for public inspection.
If no representations or objections are duly made to the Order, or if any so made are withdrawn, Dorset Council, instead of submitting the Order to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs may itself confirm the Order. If the Order is submitted to the Secretary of State, any representations or objections which have been duly made and not withdrawn will be sent with it.
Dated: 8 May 2025
Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer
