Highways

Presumption of dedication

R (on the application of The Ramblers’ Association) v Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

  • Planning Court
  • 11 March 2025
  • Lang J
  • [2025] EWHC 537 (Admin)
  • [2025] EGCS 45
Highways – Presumption of dedication – Section 31 of Highways Act 1980 – Local authority making definitive map modification order – Order adding footpaths and bridleway to definitive map and statement – Inspector concluding presumed dedication of the way –
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