Public rights of way

Section 31(6) of the Highways Act 1980 (‘the Act’) provides a way for landowners to protect their land from public rights of way coming into existence across it as a result of public use. It requires a map and statement to be deposited with the council, outlining the extent of the land in their ownership and showing the existing public rights of way and highways which cross it. Guidance on the process and the CA16 application form are available on the government website.

The Commons (Registration of Town or Village Greens) and Dedicated Highways (Landowner Statements and Declarations) (England) Regulations 2013 allows the council to require land owner declarations to be accompanied by a fee. Details of the current fee can be found in our Minor Fees and Charges For Transportation Services.

Section 31A of the Act requires the council to keep an online and paper register of declarations lodged under s31(6) of the Act. The paper register can be inspected free of charge at City Hall by prior appointment.

Further information or deposits should be addressed to:

• Transport Strategy, Planning, Development and Transportation, Leicester City Council, City Hall, 115 Charles Street, Leicester, LE1 1FZ
• Email: [email protected]

You can find these applications at the bottom of this page. 

Under section 53B of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 the council is required to keep a register of all applications for a Definitive Map Modification Order. This register must be made available to the public. The register lists applications submitted to the council where the appropriate legal notices have been served and displayed.

You can find these applications at the bottom of this page.