Rights of Way
How to prevent new rights of way, livestock rights of way, managing vegatation on public rights of way and your guide to the law.
Legal issues relating to stiles and gates on public rights of way - members only please login to view document
Ref: 866 13 February 2008
This business guide considers the ways in which stiles and gates can be authorised, and some other relevant legal issues.
Suuporting or Opposing an Order for Modification, Diversion or Creation of any Public Right of Way at a Public Inquiry - members only please login to view document
Ref: 074 14 December 2007
This NFU Business Guide outlines the procedure followed at such inquiries and provides routes to assist member in preparing for such an inquiry.
Diverting, Extinguishing and Downgrading Public Rights of Way - members only please login to view document
Ref: 073 30 November 2007
This NFU Business guide document describes the procedure for making a diversion Order under the existing law.
How to prevent new rights of way being claimed over your land - members only please login to view document
Ref: 043 13 February 2008
Public rights of way can come into being by "deemed dedication", ie where there has been 20 years of use by the public.
Livestock on rights of way; your guide to the law - members only please login to view document
Ref: 068 2 August 2007
An outline of the legal obligations faced by farmers who keep livestock in fields crossed by public rights of way and advice on action to guard against possible problems.
Managing Vegetation on Public Rights of Way by Using Herbicides - members only please login to view document
Ref: 626 10 January 2008
Keeping rights of way on arable land clear of vegetation: minimum path widths, advantages and legal restraints on vegetation control through mowing, light cultivation and spraying, and pesticides that can be legally used to mark out a path.
Presenting evidence in rights of way disputes - members only please login to view document
Ref: 075 30 November 2007
This NFU Business Guide document suggests sources of documentary evidence landowners may use to defeat such rights of way claims and highlights how claimants may use such evidence.
Voluntary access and agri environment schemes - members only please login to view document
Ref: 076 25 February 2008
This NFU Business Guide document outlines the main schemes and provides basic guidance for NFU members considering informal access agreements.
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