You should report a problem with a public right of way online
Contact us
Definitive map and statement queries
Contact the Definitive Map team for general queries relating to:
- the definitive map and statement
- how rights of way are recorded
- applications to make changes to the definitive map (based on documents or user evidence)
- landowner deposits
Email: definitivemaps@suffolk.gov.uk
Telephone: 01473 264774
Address:
Definitive Map teamRights of Way and AccessSuffolk County CouncilPhoenix House3 Goddard RoadIpswichIP1 5NPPublic rights of way queries
Contact the appropriate Area Rights of Way team for queries relating to the protection and maintenance of public rights of way in Suffolk.
Please report a problem with public rights of way online if possible.
Area Rights of Way team | Telephone | Address | |
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East Area | prow.east@suffolk.gov.uk | 0345 606 6171 | Blyth Road Industrial EstateHalesworthIP19 5EN |
West Area | prow.west@suffolk.gov.uk | 0345 606 6171 | Rougham Industrial EstateRoughamIP30 9ND |
Definitive map public path order process queries
Contact the appropriate district or borough council for queries relating to making changes to the definitive map through the public path order process.
Council | Telephone | Address | |
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Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council | sharon.berry@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk |
01449 724634 07801 587853 |
Sharon Berry, Communities Officer (Public Rights of Way)Countryside and Public RealmEndeavour House8 Russell RoadIpswichIP1 2BX |
East Suffolk Council | rightsofway@eastsuffolk.gov.uk |
01394 444508 |
Rights of Way Support OfficerEast Suffolk HouseStation RoadMeltonIP12 1RT |
West Suffolk Council | cheryl.froud@westsuffolk.gov.uk | 01284 757319 | Cheryl Froud, Highways Officer (Property Services)West Suffolk HouseWestern WayBury St EdmundsIP33 3YU |
Local countryside groups and initiatives
- Dedham Vale and Stour Valley Project: the Dedham Vale area of outstanding natural beauty and Stour Valley project
- Suffolk Biodiversity Information Service: sharing information about wildlife in Suffolk
- Suffolk Coast and Heaths: information about the area of outstanding natural beauty covering 155 square miles of the coast of Essex and Suffolk
- OneLife Suffolk health walks: walks in Suffolk for those who may be recovering from illness or need to improve their fitness
National information and guidance
- Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA): UK government department responsible for the environment, food, farming and rural affairs
- Environment Agency: an executive non-departmental public body aiming to protect the environment and promote sustainable development
- HM Land Registry: holds information about registered land ownership in England and Wales
- Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF): an organisation working to inspire and enable sustainable farming that is prosperous, enriches the environment and engages local communities
- Natural England: an independent public body whose purpose is to protect and improve England's natural environment
- Ordnance Survey: Britain's national mapping agency
- Suffolk Farming Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG)L an organisation aiming to provide expert advice and tailored services to restore, protect and create healthy farming systems through environmental and natural capital protection, resource management and improved efficiency
- The Planning Inspectorate: deals with planning appeals, national infrastructure planning applications, examinations of local plans and other planning-related case work, including public right of way cases
- Walking for Health: a Natural England initiative for everyone interested in walking for health
Rights of way legislation and information
- British Library: the national library of the UK
- Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000
- Highways Act 1980
- The National Archives: official archive of the UK government
- Naturenet: a voluntary enterprise providing an online resource for practical nature conservation and countryside management
- Rights of Way Act 1990
- Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
- Town and Country Planning Act 1990
- Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Rights of way management and user groups
- Auto-Cycle Union (ACU): the governing body for motorcycle sport in Britain
- British Driving Society: a national organisation to support and encourage people interested in carriage driving
- British Horse Society: a registered charity helping horses and riders
- Byways and Bridleways Trust: a charitable trust formed to protect Britain's network of ancient minor highways
- Country Land and Business Association (CLA): an organisation for owners of land, property and businesses in rural England and Wales
- Countryside Management Association: supporting the work of conservation, access and recreation professionals in England and Wales
- Cycling UK: protects and promotes the rights of cyclists
- Disabled Ramblers: represents disabled people who enjoy being in the countryside
- Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group: provides environmental management expertise to people who manage the countryside
- Forestry England: protects and expands Britain's forests and woodlands
- Green Lane Association: a national user group promoting vehicular use of byways and unsurfaced public roads
- Institute of Public Rights of Way and Access Management (IPROW): a professional body representing individuals involved in the management of public rights of way
- Land Access and Recreational Association (LARA): a national forum for the principal groups in countryside motor sport and recreation
- National Farmers' Union (NFU): represents farmers and growers in England and Wales
- National Trust: a charity working to preserve and protect the buildings, countryside and coastline of England, Wales and Northern Ireland
- Open Spaces Society: a conservation society protecting open spaces, common land, village greens and public paths in England and Wales
- Outdoor Recreation Network: exchanges and shares information to develop best policy and practice in countryside recreation
- Ramblers: a charity working to promote walking and to improve conditions for all walkers
- Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB): a bird conservation charity
- Suffolk Wildlife Trust: a conservation charity dedicated to all wildlife
- Sustrans: a charity working to promote sustainable transport
- Trail Riders Fellowship (TRF): an organisation representing trail riders
- Wildlife and Wetlands Trust (WWT): a conservation organisation working to save wetlands
- Woodland Trust: a woodland conservation charity
Suffolk County Council
Roads and transport
Public rights of way and access in Suffolk
- Commons and village greens
- Definitive Map and Statement of public rights of way
- Report a public right of way issue
- Rights and responsibilities in relation to public rights of way
- Making changes to the definitive map and statement
- Open access land and the right to roam
- Green Access Strategy (Rights Of Way Improvement Plan)
- Landowner deposits under section 31(6) of the Highways Act 1980
- Public rights of way and planning
- Suffolk Local Access Forum (SLAF)
- Traffic regulation orders (TROs)
- Suffolk Walking Festival
- Public rights of way contacts and links