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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…
Eastern Region, Judge Ruth Wayte on 02 September 2019
Midland Region I.D. Humphries B.Sc.(Est.Man.) FRICS and A. McMurdo MCIEH on 06 June 2025
We’re responsible for handling appeals against decisions made by: First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Residential Property Tribunal in Wales Leasehold Valuation Tribunal in Wales We’re also responsible for handling applications for cases about: a decision about rates made by the Valuation...
As an owner or manager of land in the coastal margin, find out about your responsibilities and how to manage public access.
Southern Region, Judge M Davey on 14 March 2022
As a land owner or manager, find out about your responsibilities and how to manage public access.
Southern Region, Regional Judge Whitney, Mr B Bourne MRICS, Ms T Wong on 10 and 11 June 2025
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Mr N. Martindale on Date 26 November 2025
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