Based within the Development Management Team our experienced Rights of Way officer can provide an efficient and professional service to all applicants accessing this statutory process. Following submission of your form, which is required three months prior to the publishing of an order, our officer will provide support and advice to your queries.
From Tuesday 1 April 2025 revised charges and procedures will be applied to any person applying for a diversion or extinguishment of a public right of way under the Highways Act 1980 Section 118 and 119, and under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Section 257.
How much are the charges?
There will be an initial fee to be paid at the time the application is submitted.
The Rights of Way officer will conduct an initial consideration of the application and if the Council at this stage do not publish an order a refund of £720 will be ordered to the applicant.
Please note: that these charges are exempt of VAT.
| Charges (which include the initial fee) | |
|---|---|
| Highways Act 1980 Public Path Order (eg Diversion) (Total Admin) (Plus two adverts and works on which VAT is payable) | £4,000 |
| 1st instalment – from application to determination | £1,500 |
| 2nd instalment – Order making to post-confirmation | £2,500 |
| Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Public Path Order (e.g. Diversion) - Single Order / Mineral application (Total admin) (plus 2 adverts and works on which VAT is payable) | £4,500 |
|
1st instalment – from application to determination |
£2,000 |
| 2nd instalment – Order making to post-confirmation | £2,500 |
| Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Public Path Order (e.g. Diversion) Multiple Order (Total admin) (plus 2 adverts and works on which VAT is payable) | £5,150 |
| 1st instalment – from application to determination | £2,250 |
| 2nd instalment – Order making to post-confirmation | £2,900 |
|
Request for written Right of Way Information Including requested plans |
£100 |
|
Highways Act 1980 S31(6) deposits and statements on behalf of landowner applicants: |
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| Deposited statement and plan with consecutive statutory declaration | £150 |
| A statutory declaration relating to a current, valid statement and plan | £75 |
| Meetings/site visits at request of developers/landowners and site notice posting. Rate per Officer per hour plus mileage | £55 per hour |
| Enforcement cost recovery. Rate per Officer per hour plus mileage, plus any contractor and police fees | £55 per hour |
| Additional costs of document preparation for public inquiry | £525 |
Payments by card can be made over the phone by calling 01952 380380, we also accept cheques please send them to Telford & Wrekin Council, Darby House, Lawn Central, Town Centre, Telford TF3 4JA.
Last updated: 28/03/2025 13:18
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