Public Rights of Way

Suffolk County Council (SCC) are responsible for maintaining public rights of way.

To report an issue, such as a broken signpost or an obstruction, you must contact them.

Report a public rights of way issue

• Access general information about public rights of way (from SCC) (information on footpaths, bridleways, restricted byways and byways open to all traffic)
• View a working copy of the Definitive Map (provided by SCC) (shows all legally recorded public rights of way)

Current public notices about Public Path Orders

Babergh

Glemsford

1. Babergh District Council (Glemsford Restricted Byway No 34(part) and Footpaths Nos 34X(part) and 35(part)) Public Path Diversion Order 2023
2. Confirmation Notice (Glemsford Restricted Byway No 34(part) and Footpaths Nos 34X(part) and 35(part)

Sproughton and Washbrook

1. Babergh District Council (Sproughton Footpath No 15(Part) and Washbrook Footpath No 13(Part)) Public Path Extinguishment Order 2023 (confirmed order)
2. Confirmation Notice - Sproughton Footpath No 15(Part) and Washbrook Footpath No 13(Part)

Layham

1. Babergh District Council (Layham Footpath No 10(part)) Public Path Diversion Order 2023
2. Confirmation Notice - Layham Footpath No 10(part)

Mid Suffolk

None at present

Babergh District Council (Polstead Footpath No 35([part)) Public Path Diversion Order 2021 – Opposed order – Planning Inspectorate Ref: ROW/3304242)

Documents submitted to the Planning Inspectorate (some redacted) – numbering in accordance with document checklist submitted to the Planning Inspectorate:

• Document checklist
• 2. A copy of the order and map
• 2(1). Supplementary Map 1
• 2(2). Supplementary Map 2
• 2(3). Modified Schedule
• 3. Babergh District Council submission letter
• 4. Statement of grounds on which it is considered the order should be confirmed (2 appendices)
• 4. Statement of grounds - Appendix 1
• 4. Statement of grounds – Appendix 2
• 4. Addendum to Statement of grounds on which it is considered the order should be confirmed
• 5. List of names of objectors and supporters
• 5(1). Objector 1
• 5(2). Objector 2
• 5(3). Objector 3
• 5(4). Objector 4
• 5(5). Objector 5
• 5(6). Objector 6
• 5(7). Supporter 1
• 5(8). Supporter 2
• 5(9). Supporter 3
• 5(10). Supporter 4
• 5(11). Supporter 5
• 5(12). Supporter 6
• 5(13). Supporter 7
• 6. Statement containing Babergh District Council's comments on the objections (3 appendices)
• 6. Statement containing Babergh District Council's comments on the objections - Appendix 1
• 6. Statement containing Babergh District Council's comments on the objections - Appendix 2
• 6. Statement containing Babergh District Council's comments on the objections - Appendix 3
• 6(1). Table of objections and representations including Babergh District Council's responses
• 7. Copy of the notice publicising the order together with a copy of the newspaper cuttings
• 8. Certificate that, in accordance with the requirements of the Act, notices have been published, served and posted on site and at local offices
• 9. Certificate that necessary consultations have been carried out
• 10. Copies of the replies to the pre-order consultation and responses by Babergh District Council
• 11. Name and address of every person, council or prescribed organisation notified
• 12. Undertaking that if confirmed, notice will be duly published and served; or if not confirmed notice will be duly served
• 13. Location map to enable the Inspector to locate the site
• 14. Written permission from the landowners (applicants) allowing the inspector access to the land
• 15. Name and address of the applicants
• 16. Confirmation that Babergh District Council is supporting the order
• 17. Details of the time and place where documents relating to the order will be made available for public inspection by the authority
• 18. Health and safety questionnaire
• 19. Undertaking that the new path to be provided will be ready for use before the order comes into operation
• 20. Extract from the definitive statement and definitive map
• 21. Details of the statutory designation of the land on which the diversion proposal is sited as an AONB
• 21(1). Map showing extents of AONB
• 22. A copy of the relevant part of Suffolk County Council's Rights of Way Improvement Plan 2020-2030 (Green Access Strategy)

Creating, diverting or extinguishing a public right of way

If you are proposing to create, divert or extinguish a public right of way, you may find the following information helpful:

• Read our guidance notes about the process of applying (to make a permanent change to the public rights of way network)
• Guidance on charges for public path orders and agreements (2023-24)
• A guide to definitive maps and changes to public rights of way (from Natural England)

It is strongly recommended you speak with Sharon Berry Public Rights of Way Officer before making an application.

 

• Email Sharon Berry
• Phone Sharon Berry on 01449 724634

 

Creating a public footpath, bridleway or restricted byway

Apply to create a public footpath, bridleway or restricted byway

Accompanying guidance notes for creating a public footpath, bridleway or restricted byway

Diverting a public footpath, bridleway or restricted byway

Apply to divert a public footpath, bridleway or restricted byway

Accompanying guidance notes for diverting a public footpath, bridleway or restricted byway

Extinguishing a public footpath, bridleway or restricted byway

Apply to extinguish a public footpath, bridleway or restricted byway

Accompanying guidance notes for extinguishing a public footpath, bridleway or restricted byway