Development of Open Spaces - Challenges & Solutions

Introduction

This webinar considers some of the issues that arise for landowners, developers, and local authorities when it comes to developing land which may have been in public use.

Proposals to develop open spaces often give rise to claimed public rights of way, assertions of town or village green status and can also prompt assets of community value nominations under the Localism Act.

The webinar will provide guidance for landowners, developers and local authorities on the issues that arise and how to respond to such claims and minimise the prospect of the claims being made in the first instance.

The webinar will also consider the key issues following recent developments in case law.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Claimed Public Rights:
• Registration as a town or village green under Commons Act 2006
• Claimed public rights of way across potential development land
• Assets of community value under the Localism Act 2011
• Objections to disposal or appropriation of publicly owned space under the Local Government Act 1972
• Responses:
• Landowner statements under Highways Act 1980 s.31 (6) and Commons Act 2006
• Signage
• Extinguishment and diversion of rights of way
• Other practical steps
• Case Law Update

This webinar was recorded on 27th May 2022