Have a local green space you need to protect? You may be able to get it special protection with a Local Green Space Designation. In particular circumstances communities can protect areas of land that are of value to them. The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) published by the Department for Communities and Local Government in…

We believe that everyone should be able to enjoy open spaces and we campaign and fight to defend that right vigorously.   Heart & Soul Take a look at some of our most commonly asked questions here. Open spaces can be the heart and soul of local communities with people using them in all kinds…

There’s nothing like a nice walk in the countryside along your favourite routes. But what happens when that path is blocked, closed or even moved? There’s nothing like a nice walk in the countryside along your favourite path with your best companions of the two and maybe four-legged kind. But what happens when that path…

The Open Spaces Society has been defending open spaces in England and Wales since 1865. Do you want to shape the future of paths and open spaces? We need your help to keep our technical information, analysis & advice effective and up to date – your support means we can employ expert caseworkers. Become a…

How to take action against unlawful encroachments and works on commons The Open Spaces Society has been defending open spaces in England and Wales since 1865. Do you want to shape the future of paths and open spaces? We need your help to keep our technical information, analysis & advice effective and up to date…

The Open Spaces Society has been defending open spaces in England and Wales since 1865. Dragon’s teeth and the prevention of vehicular access to common land and town or village greens Introduction Three types of dragon’s teeth Specification Design suggestion Consent for works and exemptions Click to find out how to print this page This…

Do you want to shape the future of paths and open spaces? We need your help to keep our technical information, analysis & advice effective and up to date – your support means we can employ expert caseworkers. Become a member today This page is a revised version of Roadside Wastes by the late W…

Prioritisation The Open Spaces Society is a small organisation and we must use our limited resources to best effect in achieving our charitable objectives. We must therefore prioritise the cases in which we become involved. In considering whether and how to give support and assistance, we shall have regard to, inter alia: • Public benefit…

The Open Spaces Society has been defending open spaces in England and Wales since 1865. Do you want to shape the future of paths and open spaces? We need your help to keep our technical information, analysis & advice effective and up to date – your support means we can employ expert caseworkers. Become a…

Landowner statements and the threat to town and village greens In this page, we’ll explore landowner statements in England and Wales. You’ll find information about challenging threats to your local open space, and staying one step ahead of plans to restrict access. (Landowners can also deposit statements and lodge declarations intended to prevent the acquisition…