Permissive path

A permissive path is a type of path which, whilst it is not a formal public right of way, the landowner nonetheless permits the public to use. The landowner may close the path for periods of time (sometimes to prevent it from becoming a right of way).

Ref The HS2 London-West Midlands Environmental Statement, Glossary of terms and list of abbreviations, DETR 2013.

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• Bridleway.
• Common area.
• Common land.
• Commons Act 2006.
• Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.
• Cycle path.
• Easements.
• Neighbour trouble.
• Pathway.
• Prescriptive rights of way.
• Property rights.
• Quiet enjoyment.
• Restrictive covenants.
• Right of way.
• Right to access land.
• Trespass.
• Wayleave.

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