Written questions

Rights of Way

Lords · Question HL1293 · Tabled 24 Jun 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 2 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Baroness Scott of Needham Market

To ask His Majesty's Government what legislation they will use to deliver their commitment, as set out in the Environmental Impact Plan 2025, to repeal the deadline for recording historic rights of way.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 2 Jul 2026

This Government remains committed to repealing the cut-off date for recording historic rights of way. This will save hundreds of miles of unregistered historic rights of way from the threat of extinguishment in 2031, ensuring that they can continue to be ...