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 of five lengths of Public Footpath No. 5 in the Parish of Archdeacon Newton which lie to the north of Rotary Way at Darlington, in the Borough of Darlington.

If made, the Order would authorise the stopping up only to enable development to be carried out should planning permission be granted by Darlington Borough 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 Darlington Borough Council, Town Hall, Feethams, Darlington, DL1 5QT in the 28 days commencing on 01 October 2024, and may be obtained, free of charge, from the addresses stated below quoting NATTRAN/NE/S247/5816.

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 29 October 2024. You are advised that your personal data and correspondence will be passed to the applicant/agent to enable your objection to be considered. If you do not wish your personal data to be forwarded, please state your reasons when submitting your objection.

N Crass, Casework Manager