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Public Rights of Way charges 2026/27


All charges are subject to standard VAT unless noted below

CodeExplanation of serviceCharge 2026/27
1.1Supply of maps larger than A3£50 plus Ordnance Survey copyright fee
1.2Photocopying: 
(a)A4 black and white15p (incl VAT)
(b)A3 black and white25p (incl VAT)
(c)A4 colour65p (incl VAT)
(d)A3 colour£1 (incl VAT)
1.3Status/claim enquiriesStaff time at £50/hr + disbursements + VAT with minimum charge of £25 + VAT per enquiry
1.4Public Path Orders (HA s26,118,119,1182a,1192a) Town and Country Planning Act (s257 and s261) 
(a)Right to ApplyPre-application enquiry – £250.00
(b)Application/administration costs up (to decision stage and subject to initial assessment)£600
(c)Order making costs (if approved)£825
(d)AdvertisingActual cost (approx £500-£1000 x 2)
1.5Temporary closures: 
(a)Special events up to 3 days (RTRA s16A)£475
(b)Agricultural works up to 3 months (HA s135)£475
(c)5 day or 21-day notice (RTRA s14)£375
(d)6 months order (RTRA s14)£1100
(e)Applications to secretary of state for extensions£550
1.6Magistrates court applications (HA s117) 
(a)Undertaking formal consultations£600
(b)Making application to magistrates ‘ court£1500
(c)AdvertisingActual cost
1.7Highways and landowner statements 
(a)Section 31 (6)deposits£500
(b)Combined commons act (under section 31 (6) )£550
(c)Additional parcel of land£70
1.8Section 118a Rail Crossings and Section 119a Diversion/Ext order 
(a)Undertaking informal consultations£700
(b)Drafting report and seeking committee approval£600
(c)Drafting and publishing order – if required£900
(d)Advertising orderActual cost (approx £700)

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