Extent of order plan (DMMO)

Following recent cases and discussion by the PINS Stakeholder Group, Defra guidance has been amended to suggest that DMMO plans should include the area of the whole application route where the order has been made for less than that extent. Read more …

Ramblers highway authority survey summer 2026

To inform their future activity, the Ramblers has launched a 10-minute short survey seeking insights from highway authorities on accessibility and structures, and the role of volunteers. Please share your thoughts in the survey to help shape the Ramblers’ work.

Review of legislative protections of public recreational green spaces

MHCLG is gathering evidence for the review of legislative protections of public recreational green spaces. Read more …  Review of Legislative Protections Survey closes on 13 September

Official statistics: Access to green and blue space in England

Defra is seeking to improve data collection on access to green and blue space relative to the 15-minute commitment. This blog explains, and includes a survey, intended to shape future releases and improvements to data. More feedback on how the data could be improved iswelcome.

Transport & Planning highlights

Summary of recent news items in transport and planning which may have impact on rights of way and public access.