A Landowner’s Guide to Public Rights of Way - Roles and Responsibilities
In this section
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Landowners’ Principal Responsibilities
- 3. Who is responsible for Stiles and Gates on Public Rights of Way?
- 4. Who is responsible for Bridges on Public Rights of Way?
- 5. What fencing is permitted near a Public Right of Way?
- 6. How Wide is a Public Right of Way?
- 7. Who should maintain the surface of a Public Right of Way?
- 8. Who should maintain hedgerows?
- 9. Can I plough and grow crops across a Public Rights of Way?
- 10. Can I change the Route of a Public Right of Way?
- 11. Can I remove a Public Right of Way from my land?
- 12. Can I challenge the accuracy of the Definitive Map and Statement?
- 13. Can I protect my land from the addition of more Public Rights of Way?
- 14. Contact Us
4. Who is responsible for Bridges on Public Rights of Way?
Bridge structures solely for the purpose of access along a PRoW are the County Council’s responsibility.
If a bridge serves both public and private access, then responsibility is shared between the County Council and the private user(s).
In these cases, the County Council will work with the landowners/occupiers who lawfully access the bridge in a private capacity and will make a proportionate contribution to maintenance to ensure the structure is fit for purpose.
