Once a highway always a highway the common law presumption is that land has been dedicated as a highway if it has been used by the public as of right
Once a highway always a highway the common law presumption is that land has been dedicated as a highway if it has been used by the public as of right
- 2009
- South East Farmer April 2009, 21(1) .
Explains how to prevent the establishment of a new highway or the right of the public to claim a highway. Reviews the current law governing how rights of way are established. Gives advice of how under the Highways Act 1980 S31(6) a landowner can state and declare their lack of intention to dedicate a right of way, which will last for 10 years.
HIGHWAYS ACT 1980
England and Wales--1543-
Explains how to prevent the establishment of a new highway or the right of the public to claim a highway. Reviews the current law governing how rights of way are established. Gives advice of how under the Highways Act 1980 S31(6) a landowner can state and declare their lack of intention to dedicate a right of way, which will last for 10 years.
HIGHWAYS ACT 1980
England and Wales--1543-