Hannah Taylor

DEFRA has issued new guidance which should be taken into account by local authorities when considering applications for the diversion or extinguishment of public rights of way. The new guidance applies when the public right of way passes through the garden...

Almost 12 months ago, I penned a short blog here on our website which was essentially to alert farmers and landowners to changes around Public Rights of Way (PROW) – a complex and often confused area of legislation, especially in rural communities. ...

The issue of Public Rights of Way (PROW) has, and always will be, a hugely complex area. Highlighted on what is known as the Definitive Map and Statement (DMS), which was produced by local authorities following the National Parks and Access to the...

According to the High Court in the recent case of Bowen and others v Isle of Wight Council (Rev1) [2021] EWHC 3254, yes it can . The highway status of privately owned accessways can be of vital importance for a number of reasons. In this...

In her latest blog on rural issues, associate Hannah Taylor covers the options open to farmers and landowners to protect their crops from walkers veering off public footpaths – and why it’s important for everyone to work together. Last year I...

A recent and fairly high-profile case in the North West of England has highlighted the complexities of UK laws around highways. The case was Barlow v Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council and involved the claimant, Mrs Barlow, claiming compensation after she...

Public rights of way during Covid-19 lockdown – what landowners need to know Despite social distancing rules making many of the UK’s cities ghost towns, there is still no requirement or advice for public rights of way to be closed. Keeping...

Finding a path through the Agriculture Bill and Public Rights of Way rules Just prior to the social distancing rules coming into place in March, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to present to a number of farmers and landowners from across...