Shropshire Council

Current public path orders

Changes to the public rights of way network may only be made by way of a legal order.  Depending on the circumstances, the statutory provisions of the Highways Act 1980, Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and Town and Country Planning Act 1990 allow us to follow a procedure to propose changes to create, divert or extinguish a public path. Once made, an order is advertised by way of a notice which specifies a period and procedure for lodging objections to the proposed changes. If objections are made, we must refer an order to the Planning Inspectorate for determination. This may be by way of a public inquiry, hearing or written representations. If an order is unopposed, we may confirm the order. Any change made as a result of a confirmed public path order is recorded on the Definitive Map of Public Rights of Way (the legal document). 

Below is a list of all the current Public Path Orders made under the Highways Act 1980, the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. A copy of each order, Order map and its associated notices are attached, along with any additional information relating to referral of an order to the Planning Inspectorate. The glossary immediately above the list explains any abbreviations used. (Be sure to make a note of the route reference your request relates to).

Glossary

  • FP = footpath
  • BW = bridleway
  • RB = restricted byway
  • BOAT = byways open to all traffic
  • DMMO = definitive map modification order
  • PINS = Planning Inspectorate
  • PI = public inquiry
  • H = hearing
  • WR = written representations
  • PT = part

Route ref: Parish of Pimhill FP 20 (part) & FP 21 (part)

Location: Bomere Heath

Order type: Extinguishment

Order date: 28 March 2024

Objections closing date: 27 April 2024

Route ref: Parish of Cleobury Mortimer FP 52 (part)

Location: Newhouse Farm Industrial Estate

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 14 March 2024

Objections closing date: 13 April 2024

Route ref: Parish of Worthen with Shelve, creation agreement

Location: Binweston

Order type: Creation

Order date: 7 March 2024

Route ref: Parish of Wem Rural/Prees FP 1 (pt), 11 & 3A (pt)

Location: Upper Lacon Farm

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 22 February 2024

Objections closing date: 21 March 2024

Route ref: Parish of Montford, Creation Agreement

Location: Shrawardine Millenium Green

Order type: Creation

Order date: 15 February 2024

Route ref: Parish of Ellesmere Urban FP 12 (part)

Location: Oakmere Ridge (Shropshire Homes)

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 8 February 2024

Objections closing date: 7 March 2024

Route ref: Parish of Stottesdon FP 57 (part)

Location: Ribley

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 1 February 2024

Objections closing date: 29 February 2024

Route ref: Parish of Baschurch FP46 (part)

Location: Yeaton Manor

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 16 November 2023

Objections closing date: 14 December 2023

Objections received: No

Order confirmed: 15 February 2024

Route ref: Parish of Abdon & Heath FP15Z (part)

Location: Earnstrey Hall

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 9 November 2023

Objections closing date: 7 December 2023

Objections received: No

Order confirmed: 15 February 2024

Route ref: Parish of Abdon & Heath FP5 (part)

Location: Earnstrey Hall

Order type: Extinguishment

Order date: 9 November 2023

Objections closing date: 7 December 2023

Objections received: No

Order confirmed: 15 February 2024

Route ref: Parish of Cardington FP 61 (part)

Location: Middle Hill

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 7 November 2023

Objections closing date: 7 December 2023

Objections received: No

Order confirmed: 1 February 2024

Route ref: Parish of Kemberton FP 11 & FP 12 (pts)

Location: Mill Lane

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 19 October 2023

Objections closing date: 16 November 2023

Objections received: No

Order confirmed: 11 January 2024"

Route ref: Parish of Longden, Creation Agreement

Location: Oaks Wood

Order type: Creation

Order date: 19 October 2023

Route ref: Parish of Longden FP1B (part)

Location: The Hazels

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 7 September 2023

Objections closing date: 5 October 2023

Route ref: Parish of Moreton Say FP 3 (pt)

Location: Church Farm

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 20 July 2023

Objections closing date: 17 August 2023

Route ref: Parish of Whitchurch Rural BW 71 (part)

Location: Bank Farm

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 20 July 2023

Objections closing date: 17 August 2023

Objections received: No

Order confirmed: 12 October 2023

Route ref: Parish of Childs Ercall FP 9 (pt)

Location: Ollerton Business Park

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 13 July 2023

Objections closing date: 17 August 2023

Route ref: Parish of Rushbury BW 277 (pt)

Location: Rushbury Pumping Station

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 22 June 2023

Objections closing date: 20 July 2023

Route ref: Town of Market Drayton FP 30 (part)

Location: Butts Road

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 15 June 2023

Objections closing date: 13 July 2023

Objections received: No

Order confirmed: 28 March 2024

Work required on new line of footpath prior to certification.

Route ref: Parish of Worthen with Shelve FP 29

Location: Stone House

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 11 May 2023

Objections closing date: 9 June 2023

Objections received: No

Order confirmed: 23 November 2023

Route ref: Parish of Upton Magna BW20 (part) & FP19 (part)

Location: Hunkington

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 27 April 2023

Objections closing date: 27 May 2023

Objections received: No

Order confirmed: 23 November 2023

Route ref: Town of Shrewsbury & Parish of Bicton

Location: Rose Place

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 6 April 2023

Objections closing date: 8 May 2023

Route ref: Parish of Little Ness FP7Y (part) & FP8Y (part)

Location: Paddocks View

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 30 March 2023

Objections closing date: 29 April 2023

Objections received: No

Order confirmed: 25 May 2023

Route ref: Town of Market Drayton

Location: Montgomery Place

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 30 March 2023

Objections closing date: 29 April 2023

Route ref: Parish of Kinnerley FP 33 (part)

Location: Pentre

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 16 March 2023

Objections closing date: 17 April 2023

Route ref: Parish of Oswestry Rural FP 11Y (part)

Location: Blackthorn Fishery

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 2 March 2023

Objections closing date: 30 March 2023

Objections received: No

Order confirmed: 27 July 2023

Route ref: Parish of Wistanstow FP UN9 (pt)

Location: Watling Street (North of Craven Arms)

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 23 February 2023

Objections closing date: 23 March 2023

Objections received: No

Order confirmed: 25 May 2023

Route ref: Parish of Pontesbury BW 96 (part)

Location: Brook Vesson

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 1 December 2022

Objections closing date: 4 January 2023

Objections received: No

Order confirmed: 1 February 2024

Route ref: Parish of Ludford FP 1 (part)

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 24 November 2022

Objections closing date: 22 December 2022

Route ref: Parish of Craven Arms Diversion Order 2022, FP 37 (part)

Location: Hopesay Hill Road

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 3 November 2022

Objections closing date: 1 December 2022

Objections received: No

Order confirmed: 6 April 2023

Route ref: Town of Shrewsbury FPs UN1, 71 & 74 - South of STFC (1)

Location: South of Oteley Road

Order type: Diversion and Extinguishment

Order date: 22 June 2022

Objections closing date: 21 July 2022

Route ref: Pontesbury FP 14 (pt) Diversion Order 2022

Location: Lower Mill Kennels

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 4 March 2022

Objections closing date: 1 April 2022

Route ref: Parish of Morville Diversion Order 2021, BW 10 (part)

Location: Orchard House

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 29 April 2021

Objections closing date: 28 May 2021

Objections received: No

Order confirmed: 18 May 2023

Route ref: Parish of Cheswardine Diversion Order 2020, BW UN1 (part)

Location: Lipley Heath Farm

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 5 November 2020

Objections closing date: 3 December 2020

Route ref: FPs 37, 38, 43, 44 & 45 (parts), Parish of Culmington

Location: Medley Park

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 26 June 2019

Objections closing date: 29 July 2019

Route ref: Upton Magna FP 22 (part)

Location: Pelham Road

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 16 May 2019

Objections closing date: 14 June 2019

Objections received: No

Order confirmed: 24 November 2022

Route ref: Parish of Worthen with Shelve BW 53 (parts) Diversion Order 2019

Location: White House Farm, Binweston

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 14 February 2019

Objections closing date: 15 March 2019

Objections received: No

Order confirmed: 7 March 2024

Route ref: Parish of Worthen with Shelve FP64 Extinguishment Order 2019

Location: White House Farm, Binweston

Order type: Extinguishment

Order date: 14 February 2019

Objections closing date: 15 March 2019

Objections received: No

Order confirmed: 7 March 2024

Route ref: Ludlow & Ludford, FP 23/7 (pts)

Location: Ludford Parish

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 8 February 2019

Objections closing date: 8 March 2019

Route ref: Whitchurch Town FP 38, 39 & 40 (pts)

Location: Whitchurch

Order type: Extinguishment

Order date: 22 November 2018

Objections closing date: 20 December 2018

Route ref: Upton Magna BW10

Location: Church Farm

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 19 July 2018

Objections closing date: 17 August 2018

Objections received: No

Order confirmed: 24 November 2022

Route ref: Dinmore, Neen Savage FP34 / FP35 / FP98

Location: Dinmore, Neen Savage

Order type: Diversion

Order date: 19 April 2018

Objections closing date: 18 May 2018

Objections received: No

Route ref: Neen Savage FP65 / FP69 / 68 Y

Location: Overwood Farm, Neen Savage

Order type: Diversion and Extinguishment

Order date: 19 April 2018

Objections closing date: 18 May 2018

Route ref: Route ref: Parish of Wem Rural BW 98 (pt)

Location: Upper Lacon Farm

Order type: Extinguishment

Order date: 1 January 0001