Advice Notes
The Planning Inspectorate periodically issue Advice Notes on many topics related to the making and determination of definitive map orders and public path orders. These Advice Notes are intended to inform and assist participants in the
processes, but are published subject to the restrictions stated in each Advice Note. PINs retains all copyright. Any enquiries about the content or re-publication of PINs advice notes must be directed to the Planning Inspectorate.
We offer below easy access to PINs Advice Notes, but always check that you are reading the latest by visiting the source.
Advice Note #1Advice Note #2Conduct of inquiries into rights of way orders where order making authorities do not actively support and order
Advice Note #3Conduct of site visits relating to rights of way orders
(A) Introduction of case law by parties to an order; (B) Legal submissions at inquiries; (C) Consideration of new evidence by Inspectors in rights of way decision letters
Advice on the definition of 'cross road'
Definitive map and definitive statement - precedence
The Sunningwell judgement and the meaning of 'as of right'
Mayhew v. SoS for DETR; Lasham Parish Meeting v. Hampshire County Council.
Advice on the definition of BOAT: the effect of Masters v. SoS for DETR
General guidance to Inspectors on public rights of way matters
WCA81 - inquiries and hearings into proposed modifications: Marriott v. SoS for DETR
WCA81 - the meaning of 'private carriage road': Dunlop v. SoS for DETR
WCA81 - Vehicles and rights of way: Robinson v. Adair; Stevens v. SoS for DETR; R v. PINs Cardiff ex p Howell
Regarding the date of legal memory
Breaks in user caused by Foot and Mouth Disease. (Revised December 2002)
Widths on Orders (Revised October 2005)
Human Rights Arguments
Guidance on Inspectors powers to modify modification orders made under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. (Revised October 2005)
Rights of Way Circulars
defra has issued (early March 2009) Rights of Way Circular 1-09, Guidance for Local Authorities, which supersedes all previous rights of way circulars.
Rights of Way Circular 1-09 Guidance for Local Authorities
