Landowner declarations – section 31(6)
Under section 31(6) of the Highways Act 1980, landowners can submit a declaration and map to acknowledge existing public rights of way and prevent the dedication of new ones.
Key information:
- a new application form (Opens in new tab) is required (from 1 October 2013)
- deposits made after 1 October 2013 are valid for 20 years (previously 10 years)
- we will charge a fee for the receipt of any new deposit.
To discuss fees or submit a declaration, please contact the Countryside Access Team.