Land with development potential is frequently the subject of claims that it enjoys public rights, in an attempt to forestall the development.
These claims can relate to commons and village greens, public rights of way, or CROW Act access land.
We act for landowners and developers in anticipating and responding to such claims, including at public inquiries and in the courts.
Our expertise in this area is closely allied to our planning work. We also frequently act for registration and surveying authorities in the assessment and adjudication of such claims.
Where land is subject to existing public rights, we advise on strategies to minimise their effect, including the diversion and extinguishment of public rights of way, and the provision of land in exchange to compensate for the loss of registered TVG land.