FAQs
- How can I protect the land?
- Who is my registration authority?
- How long does the process take?
- How much evidence do I need to give?
- What sort of map is required and where can I obtain one?
The accompanying map must be at least at a scale of 1:25,000 and show the land by distinctive colouring so it can be clearly identified.
You can subscribe to the Ordnance Survey’s ‘getamap’ which allows unlimited printing of OS 1:2500 and 1:5000 maps.
If you can prove that local people have used the land without secrecy, force or permission for at least 20 years for lawful sports and pastimes, you can apply to register the land as new green. This will protect it from development for ever and preserve it for use by local people.
In England, all unitary authorities and county councils are registration authorities. In Wales, all county/borough councils are registration authorities.
Unfortunately, there is no limit to how long the process can take.
As much as possible, but quality is more important than quantity.
OS partners (map shops) charge their own rate for maps.
Some registration authorities accept Land Registry title maps which can be downloaded as an A4 sheet.
Local map shops may have maps at the right scale that are out of copyright and therefore available more cheaply.
