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The existence of a public right of way could be claimed as part of the initial valuation of the land that took place under the terms of the Finance (1909-10) Act 1910, and many ways are thus recorded in the Valuation Office Field Books. However, it should be noted that it is the mere fact of the existence of a way and not normally its precise location or course which is recorded. Before 1835 a landowner could declare or, in the conventional legal language, could ‘dedicate’ a road as a public right of way and it automatically became the liability of the public to repair it – whether it was of any great utility or not. This changed with the 1835 Highways Act, Section 23 of which established that if a landowner proposed to dedicate a road or bridleway as a public highway and intended that it would be repaired by the public, notice had to be given in writing to the surveyor of the parish. See the very useful guide to definitive maps (PDF) published by GOV.UK for an in-depth explanation of the maps themselves, rights of way in general and the legal framework that underpins it all. 3.2 Ordnance Survey maps 1951-2009 See section 8 of our Ordnance Survey guide for more information on where to find Ordnance Survey maps. 4. Rights of way and highway legislation In Greece, according to the L. 2971/01, the foreshore zone is defined as the area of the coast which might be reached by the maximum climbing of the waves on the coast (maximum wave run-up on the coast) in their maximum capacity (maximum referring to the “usually maximum winter waves” and of course not to exceptional cases, such as tsunamis etc.). The foreshore zone, apart from the exceptions in the law, is public, and permanent constructions are not allowed on it.

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records of both the proposed closure of old highways and footpaths consequent on enclosure of lands, and also the provision of alternative ways to replace the old roads and paths are in inquisitions ad quod damnum from at least the early 17th century until the 19th century, in C 202– information can include the dimensions of ways and local field names over which the routes were to pass (there is an index in the printed version of this series, available only at our building in Kew) In rare circumstances, a parish or community council can agree with the local highway authority that a signpost where a path leaves a metalled road is not necessary. Under section 56 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (WCA 81), a definitive map and statement is conclusive evidence of certain particulars contained in it, as at the relevant date (defined in section 56(2)). The general rule is that where a map shows a way as of a particular category of highway it is conclusive of certain public rights of way over it at the relevant date, but that is without prejudice to the existence of higher rights. So, for example, where it shows a footpath that is conclusive of public rights of way on foot, but not that there are not bridleway or carriageway rights.

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In 2011 Lambeth Council passed a resolution to work towards creating a definitive map for their borough, but this does not yet exist. [11] The City of London has produced a Public Access Map. [12] Definitive maps exist for the Outer London boroughs.

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Scottish Natural Heritage. "Rights of way in Scotland" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-06-30.Although published Ordnance Survey maps are not sent to The National Archives as a matter of policy, there are some maps among the Ordnance Survey records held here. Those most relevant to rights of way are:

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Advice relevant to England and Wales only. Find information about access rights in Scotland) Signposts and waymarks: important navigation tools for walkers Rights of Way Circular: Guidance for Local Authorities (applies to England only) Department of Transport Land managers are allowed to close access land for up to 28 days each year, and for longer periods for certain purposes by agreement with relevant authorities. These are highway authorities or national park authorities or Forestry Commission depending on the location.

George Laurence KC of New Square Chambers says “The Blue Book’s famed reputation for even-handedness in this complex and controversial field makes it the first port of call for anyone concerned with a dispute concerning public rights of way. I commend it without reservation”. Public rights of way frequently exist on the foreshore of beaches. In legal discussions the foreshore is often referred to as the wet-sand area. Right of way is the legal right, established by grant from a landowner or long usage (i.e., by prescription), to pass along a specific route through property belonging to another. [1]

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If you are a landowner or manager and want to find out how the Act affects you and get advice on how to manage public access, see GOV.UK – Open access land: management, rights and responsibilities. Competent authority” means (a) in the case of development authorised by a planning permission, the local planning authority who granted the permission or, in the case of a permission granted by the Secretary of State, who would have had power to grant it; and (b) in the case of development carried out by a government department, the local planning authority who would have had power to grant planning permission on an application in respect of the development in question if such an application had fallen to be made. (see Section 257(4)) “Local Authority” means (except in section 252…) (a) a billing or precepting authority (except the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District), as defined in section 69 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992….. (see Section 336 (1)) “Precepting Authority” means (a) a county council…a “local precepting authority” means ….. (c) a parish or community council; (d) the chairman of a parish meeting… (see Section 39(2) Local Government Finance Act 1992) Section 69 of the 1992 Act states that a “local precepting authority” has the meaning given by section 39(2) above. Test 1: whether the diversion is expedient in the interests of the owner, lessee or occupier of land crossed by the path or of the public (as set out in section 119(1) and subject to section 119(2) – see paragraphs 2.31 and 2.32 above). This was described in R (Hargrave) v Stroud District Council [2001] EWHC Admin 1128, [2002] JPL 1081 as being a low test.Tithe maps by parish and county in IR 30. Most maps in this series were drawn between 1837 and 1845 Public rights of way allow the public to walk, or sometimes ride, cycle or drive, along specific routes over land which belongs to someone else – the land itself is often privately owned. Our customer-focused team is knowledgeable and friendly, ready to assist you with any inquiries or concerns you may have. Both of these tests can be described as gateway tests - unless they are passed the decision-maker does not get to the third test.