Appeals & Modification Order submissions to the Secretary of State

This page shows the details of those Definitive Map Modification Orders/Applications which are required to be placed 'on deposit' as a result of being submitted to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs ("SSEFRA") under Section 14 or 15 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act ("WCA") 1981. The Planning Inspectorate ("PINS") deals with the submissions of behalf of SSEFRA.

Appeals to the Secretary of State: An applicant for a Definitive Map Modification Order can appeal under Schedule 14 of the WCA1981 to SSEFRA against an Authority’s decision to refuse to make an Order.  They can also apply for a direction to determine if the application remains undetermined after 12 months. Link to Government website: Appeal against a right of way decision: How to appeal - GOV.UK

Contested Definitive Map Modification Orders: Applications where DMMO Orders have been made but have been unable to be confirmed due to any objection(s) under Schedule 15 of the WCA1981 not being withdrawn must be sent to SSEFRA for determination. Link to Government website: Guidance on Procedures for Considering Objections to Definitive Map and Public Path Orders - GOV.UK