Rights of way have the potential to be a significant constraint to development, and their stopping up or diversion is frequently a source of public opposition.
Protecting existing rights of way through updating the Definitive Map can throw up considerable legal and evidential challenges.
We are experienced in all types of statutory processes for addressing rights of way, including inquiries under planning and highways powers, applications in the magistrates’ court, and Modification Orders.
We act for over 300 local authorities, the development industry, including both private developers and public development agencies, as well as third party objectors.