The Secretary of State gives notice of the proposal to make an Order under section 247 of the above Act to authorise the stopping up and diversion of a length of Canewdon Footpath 1 at Rochford, in the District of Rochford.

If made, the Order would authorise the stopping up only to enable development to be carried out should planning permission be granted by Rochford District Council. The Secretary of State gives notice of the draft Order under Section 253 (1) of the Act.

Copies of the draft Order and relevant plan will be available for inspection during normal opening hours at Rochford Library, Roche Close, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1PX in the 28 days commencing on 13 March 2025, and may be obtained, free of charge, from the addresses stated below quoting NATTRAN/E/S247/5953.

Any person may object to the making of the proposed order by stating their reasons in writing to the Secretary of State at nationalcasework@dft.gov.uk or National Transport Casework Team, Tyneside House, Skinnerburn Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7AR, quoting the above reference. Objections should be received by midnight on 10 April 2025. Any person submitting any correspondence is advised that your personal data and correspondence will be passed to the applicant/agent to be considered. If you do not wish your personal data to be forwarded, please state your reasons when submitting your correspondence.

N Crass, Casework Manager