The statutory declaration register is maintained under Section 31A of the Highways Act 1980. The register contains statements and maps that landowners have deposited with the County Council, and the associated sworn declarations.
Depositing these applications with the County Council is, in the absence of proof to the contrary, sufficient evidence that a landowner or their successor in title has no intention to give the public any additional rights of way over their property, other than those specifically included in the declaration.
Lodging a declaration does not however affect any rights which may have been acquired through public use prior to the date of the declaration.
Enquiries regarding the contents of the register can be made to
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