Parliamentary Enclosure records

Event Over

If you are interested in a repeat of this event, contact training@iprow.co.uk

Virtual by Microsoft Teams

Parliamentary enclosure records are commonly used in rights of way cases, primarily to establish the existence of or width of rights. However, the process of enclosure took place over centuries, leading to wide variety in records, their availability, quality, and implications for identifying rights of way.

Main topics

  • A brief history of enclosure, the process and the records created
  • The structure of Acts, Awards and Plans
  • Deciphering records and finding the relevant part for a route
  • Interpreting the evidence on balance of probability and applying legal principles
  • Knotty issues such as private carriage roads, cross-boundary routes and width discrepancies
  • Typical points of dispute and arguments

Learning outcomes

  • Understanding of Parliamentary enclosure and the records available
  • Familiarity with the variety of records and their interpretation
  • Recognition of typical points of dispute
  • Appreciation of the limitations of the records as evidence

Level

Intermediate. The course is designed for council officers using enclosure records for definitive map modification orders and to ascertain width, alignment, or existence of rights of way.

Trainer

Tom Breen, Postdoctoral Researcher 'In All Our Footsteps', Oxford Brookes University

Cost

Members £253, non-members £373 (+VAT)

Software

Microsoft Teams is the software used for training which is available to anyone. Using the app is strongly recommended for full functionality as the web browser version may be missing some facilities, although full participation should be possible, use of some apps within Teams may be limited by participating organisation's protocols.

Recording

See Event recording.

Terms and Conditions

See Event booking terms.

Other Events which may be of interest

Regional Development Day SE The Centre for Outdoor Accessibility **FULL**

Aston Rowant National Nature Reserve, Aston Hill, Lewknor, Watlington OX49 5SG

South East Regional Development Day at The Centre for Outdoor Accessibility

Regional events are an opportunity to network with colleagues, discuss issues and to share practice and experience, this is not a training course so please be prepared to bring your own examples to contribute and raise your own points for discussion.

In the morning there will be an indoor session covering the following:

Issues affecting accessibility for different groups e.g., gender, ethnicity, disability.

Details and booking
obstruction

Rights of Way Law and Practice May **FULL**

Virtual by Microsoft Teams

**FULL** Se September repeat. Foundation level course in five modules: 1 Legislative framework and Definitive Map history, 2 Modification Orders, 3 Public Path Orders, 4 Maintenance, 5 Compliance and enforcement £525 (non-member £660) or £115/module (non-member £145) plus VAT
Details and booking

Regional Development Day SE Planning - A Mock Housing Development Application

Hampshire County Council, Winchester.

South East Regional Development Day in Winchester to discuss all things planning with focus on a 'mock' planning application for 200 houses.

There is lots to discuss including, Section 106's - what level are you going in at? Active Travel, Planning and Highways legislation, HA278, Countryside Access Plans, community consultation, securing contributions and diversions and extinguishments.

A lunch will be provided along with tea and coffee. 

Details and booking

View all events