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A stretch of road and footpath in York is set to be permanently closed to allow a new development to go ahead after an order was approved by the Government.
The closure affects part of Long Close Lane close to Walmgate and an unnamed footpath off Hope Street.
This move follows permission granted by the City of York Council for a new development, under reference 25/02537/FULM.
The public can obtain copies of the order for free by contacting the Secretary of State, Transport Infrastructure Planning Casework Unit, PO Box 1393, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE99 5FQ or nationalcasework@dft.gov.uk.
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The order can also be viewed at Walmgate Bar Post Office, 85 Walmgate, York, YO1 9UA, and City of York Council, West Offices Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA, during normal opening hours.
People have six weeks from September 9 to apply to the High Court if they want to challenge the validity of the decision.
The public has time until October 21, 2026, to express their views on the matter.