Rights of way guidance booklet
Guidance on procedures for considering objections to definitive map and public path orders.
Applies to England and Wales
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This booklet contains information on:
- when we receive an order
- written representations
- the hearing procedure
- local public inquiries
- other issues relevant to hearings and inquiries
- what the Inspector considers in reaching a decision
- the decision (including the modifications process)
- costs
- complaints and challenges
- virtual events
- site visits
Last updated 22 June 2022 + show all updates
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Various edits and section 7.2 - 7.4 rewritten.
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All Covid-19 related information removed
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Multiple changes on annex b
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All references to Advice note 10 removed, AN10 has been retired
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MHCLG to DLUHC
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Booklet updated with links to the Planning Inspectorate new Privacy Policy
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Updated with a chapter on virtual events and change to the guidance on accompanied site visits.
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The booklet has been updated to encourage people to submit all documents electronically.
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PDF booklet updated
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Guidance booklet amended with new wording regarding Libellous comments.
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Location details updated in booklet
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Booklet updated
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Updates to guidance made to reflect the new GDPR rules
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Links within document updated
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Updated broken links, updated the room number for Customer Quality Team, added another question to the end of Appendix H and made reference to submitting witness statements with a proof of evidence (Appendix E).
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Complaints and Feedback updated and a new section on communicating with us electronically.
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Update to costs section to reflect that Inspectors can now consider initiating an award of costs.
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First published.