Restrictions on the land
There's great scope for adventure in the
Welsh countryside. However, sometimes special circumstances
might restrict you from visiting land you could otherwise
explore. These restrictions usually exist to protect the landscape,
and ourselves...
There are different types of land restrictions, and they can all
vary in length - some last only a short time, some are longer
still. A few are even permanent.
Although restrictions do not apply to public rights of way
(PROW) such as public footpaths, they can control how you interact
with the land or what areas you might want to visit.
For example, some of them might rule out taking the dog along,
or they might require you to enter and leave the land at very
specific points.
Permanent restrictions can stop you visiting certain areas
altogether.
Who can impose restrictions?
- ‘Relevant Authorities’ such as the Countryside Council for
Wales, the Forestry Commission and the National Park Authorities
can place what's called a 'restriction by direction'.
- Landowners, tenants and those people with a legal interest in
the land can contact one of these relevant authorities to either
apply for a 'restriction' or give notice of a 'discretionary
restriction'.
- The Secretary of State for Defence and the Home Secretary can
also impose restrictions where they believe these are necessary for
defence or national security.
Public Consultation – CRoW Act ‘Relevant Authority’ Guidance
(RAG) Notes
Countryside Council for Wales’ is currently running a public
consultation on the Countryside and Rights of Way Act open access
‘Relevant Authority’ guidance.
We are now offering the opportunity for interested parties to
make comment upon the proposed modifications to the guidance notes.
This work is being carried out in partnership with Natural England
which has issued the same documentation for public consultation in
England, so there is no need to respond to both consultations.
The closing date for responses is the 18th August 2009.