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Section 31(6) Highways Act 1980

Landowners can formally acknowledge public rights of way across their land and prevent any new paths from becoming public rights of way. This can be done under section 31(6) of the Highways Act 1980.

Where can I see declarations?

A register of all current declarations can be found on the Cumberland County Council and Westmorland & Furness County Council websites.

How long do declarations last?

Declarations lodged after 1 October 2013 will be valid for 20 years. Any lodged before that date will be valid for 10 years, after which the declaration needs to be renewed.

What about data protection?

It is a statutory requirement that the information must be made accessible to the public. See point 7 in our guidance notes (below) and the final page of the application form (below).

How to apply

Please send us your application if it is within the Lake District National Park.

Please read our Section 31 Guidance Notes and then fill out Form CA16 Application Form (Word document).

Returning the form

Please either email the completed form to will.hinchliffe@lakedistrict.gov.uk

or by post to:

Lake District National Park Authority
Murley Moss
Oxenholme Road
Kendal LA9 7RL

Do I need to fill out Part D?

No, Part D of Form CA16 refers to Town and Village Greens and so does not need to be completed for Section 31 deposits.

Costs

Legislation provides for a reasonable fee to be charged to cover the costs of processing such deposits. Our standard fee to accompany a deposit application is shown in our application form.

For larger applications which cover a greater area, or where there are a number of distinct parcels of land, please contact Will Hinchliffe, Rights of Way Officer – will.hinchliffe@lakedistrict.gov.uk to discuss costs.

Useful links

Town and village greens: how to register which includes rights of way
Legislation for Statutory Instrument 2013 No. 1774