Warwickshire Direct
Changes to rights of way
The Definitive Map (legal record of Public Rights of Way) is only changed by a legal order. There are two main types of changes:
- Public Path Orders - which create, divert or extinguish paths.
- Definitive Map Modification Orders - which record existing rights of way (often historic ones) and are used to correct errors and omissions in the Definitive Map
Under some circumstances, orders can be made by district or borough councils, or by the government. This website does not include those orders.
Current Orders
Consultation is carried out on all the orders before they become final, and orders are held on deposit for a period of time during which representations or objections can be made.
View the current orders for changes to rights of way. For any enquiries about a current case, please call 01926 412824.
During the construction of the Rugby Western Relief Road. Footpaths R126, RB15 and RB5 have been temporarily closed
Changes since the Definitive Map was last published
The published 1998 Definitive Map shows legal changes up to 1 October 1997.
List of changes since 1 October 1997 (pdf, 158Kb)
Applying to change a right of way
If you own or manage land and wish to change a public path, you can download our Diversion Pack. If you feel that a path should be extinguished, you can download an Extinguishment Pack.
Form to apply for a temporary closure of a public right of way
Charges for a temporary closure
Pack of forms to apply for an extinguishment of a public right of way
Diversion Application Pack 2012 - 2013
Applying to correct an error or omission in the Definitive Map
If you want to make a ‘claim’ on a path (add a new path, delete an existing path, or upgrade/downgrade a path e.g. change a footpath to a bridleway), then please contact the Rights of Way team.
Existing applications can be viewed here:
