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Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Stout on 2 May 2024.
Rights of way and right to roam - access rights of way, open access and permissive access land, use common lands, the Countryside Code, report problems.
You have the right to access some land for walking or certain other…
You can walk on all public rights of way. Some public rights of way are…
You can access some land across England without having to use paths - this…
You may be able to access private land if the landowner has agreed to let…
Decisions and maps and modification notices for rights of way orders.
Rights of Way order details, including start date notices, inquiry & hearing notices, decision letters and costs decisions.
Information about how local authorities use open data to stimulate growth and innovation, save costs and develop more sustainable transport.
What qualifies as ordinary commuting and private travel for tax purposes.
Provides further information in support of the implementation of waste planning policy.
Decisions and maps for rights of way orders published within 2023 and 2024
Advice notes for rights of way casework.
Decisions and maps for rights of way orders published within 2020, 2021 and 2022
As the owner or occupier of land with a public right of way across it, you must keep the route visible and not obstruct or endanger users.
As a local authority you must review your rights of way improvement plan every 10 years.
Start date notices, inquiry & hearing notices and rejection letters published in 2023 for rights of way orders
Gives key advice on open space, sports and recreation facilities, public rights of way and the new Local Green Space designation.
As a local highway authority (usually a county council or national park authority) you have statutory duties to record and keep public rights of way open.
Start date notices, inquiry & hearing notices and rejection letters for rights of way orders.
One collection for all pages containing case documents - including order notices and decisions
Start date notices, inquiry & hearing notices and rejection letters published in 2024 for rights of way orders
New Geospatial Commission report highlights the power of location data in the safe deployment of connected and self-driving road vehicles.
Start date notices, inquiry & hearing notices and rejection letters for rights of way orders within 2020, 2021 and 2022
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