Useful Information for Landowners/Land Managers - Applying for a Diversion or Temporary Closure
Useful Information For Landowners and Land Managers
Devon County Council has produced a useful leaflet for landowners who have public rights of way across their property. A copy may be downloaded from the Devon County Council website (external link, opens in new window)
How to Apply for a Diversion of a Right of Way
Public rights of way are legally protected and cannot be diverted without a legal process involving making a Public Path Order. Landowners may apply to Dartmoor National Park Authority for a permanent diversion of a right of way on their property. Further information about the process and an application form are available to download.
Diversion Application Pack for Download
- Path Diversion Order Information Sheet
(77.0kb) available here in Word format. - Path Diversion Application form (71.5kb) available here in Word format.
How to Apply for a Temporary Closure of a Right of Way (Traffic Regulation Order)
Public rights of way are legally protected and cannot be closed without a legal process involving making an Order. It is possible to temporarily close a right of way by means of a Traffic Regulation Order under Section 14 of the Road Traffic Act (1984). Landowners or other parties may apply for a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order, for example whilst dangerous works are being carried out close to the right of way. An application must be made at least 8 weeks before the closure is required. Further information and an application form are available to download.
TRO Application Pack to Download
- Temporary Closure of a Right of Way Information Sheet (77.0kb) available here in Word format.
- Temporary Closure of a Right of Way Application form (86.5kb) available here in Word format.
Applying for a Closure/Restriction of Countryside and Rights of Way (CRoW) Act Access Land
Access rights under the CRoW Act may be restricted or withdrawn temporarily. Landowners or individuals with a legal interest in the land are entitled close the land for short periods of time or may apply for longer restrictions or closures. Further information on making an application is available on the national web site www.openaccess.gov.uk or telephone 0845 100 3298 or write to Open Access Contact Centre, PO Box 725, Belfast, BT1 3YL.
Page updated 29 June 2007
