Written questions

Rights of Way: Maps

Lords · Question HL1292 · Tabled 24 Jun 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 30 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Baroness Scott of Needham Market

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the review of maps in England required under section 9A of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 is completed by the deadline of 1 January 2031.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 30 Jun 2026

The Department is working with Natural England to prepare for the review of the conclusive maps of open access land required under section 9A of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. Planning for this work is ongoing, including consideration of the ...