1Before making a path order, the local authority shall give notice of their intention to do so, together with a copy of the proposed order, to the owner of the land within which is the path proposed for delineation by the order (the “owner”).
2SThat notice shall specify—
(a)a time, being not later than 28 days after the giving of the notice, within which; and
(b)the manner in which,
objections to the proposed order may be made by the owner to the local authority.
3SIf no such objections are made or any made are withdrawn, and the local authority make the order, it shall have effect.
4SIf, however, an objection is made and not withdrawn, the order if made shall not have effect unless confirmed by Ministers.
5SMinisters—
(a)may; and
(b)if any objection made is not withdrawn, shall,
afford the owner an opportunity of being heard by a person appointed by Ministers for the purpose.
6SMinisters shall, after considering the report of that person, either confirm or decline to confirm the order and, where they confirm it, may do so with modifications.
7SOn its confirmation, the path order shall have effect.
8SAs soon as a path order has effect, the local authority shall give notice of that fact to the owner together with a copy of the order.