Definitive Map and Statement

Warfield Church - part of the rural accessible route series What is a Definitive Map?

The Definitive Map is a legal record of the public’s rights to use footpaths, bridleways, restricted byways and byways open to all traffic.

The Definitive Statement

The definitive map is accompanied by a statement which describes the route of each right of way in greater detail, some widths and any restrictions on use.

Walking with the Rights of Way ranger How up-to-date is the Definitive Map?

The First Consolidated Definitive Map of Public Rights of Way in Bracknell Forest was published on 1 January 2000. Since the map’s publication, various legal orders have been made to modify the Map, reflecting changes such as path diversions, creations and closures. The Council is working towards publishing an up to date consolidated Definitive Map in 2010 for Bracknell Forest which will incorporate all of these changes. Meanwhile the Council keeps updated working copies of the Map.

How can I find out which rights of way are on the definitive map?

The definitive map and statement are available for inspection at Time Square and Bracknell library free of charge. Alternatively you can visit our map webpage where you can download a map showing the rights of way in Bracknell Forest for each parish.

Queries on the line or status of routes and the review of the Definitive Map and Statement should be addressed to the Parks & Countryside Service at Bracknell Forest Council. Contact details are listed to the right of this page.

Definitive Map Modification Orders

Anyone who has evidence that the Definitive Map and Statement is incorrect or incomplete can apply for a Definitive Map Modification Order (DMMO). This might be to alter the status or add/ delete a route. An application to divert a path can also be made by applying for a Public Path Order (PPO) under s119 of the Highways Act 1980 (or s257/261 of the Town and County Planning Act 1990 in certain cases).

Making an application to modify the Definitive Map and statement is a statutory procedure governed by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (schedule 14). For more information about making an application please contact us using the details to the right of this page.

The table below lists Orders made since the First Consolidated Definitive Map of Public Rights of Way in the Borough of Bracknell Forest was published on 1 January 2000:

Right of Way	Proposal	Date	Status
Sandhurst FP24	Temporary Diversion to allow for maintenance works.	1 June	Diversion in place for a period of 6 weeks or until the works are complete, whichever is sooner.
Warfield BR25 Winkfield BR29	Definitive Map Modification Order	6 February 2007	Made
Winkfield BR29	Diversion	5 April 2006	Confirmed
Winkfield FP 5	Diversion	Sept 2006	Withdrawn
Binfield RUPP 23 (Mare Lane)	Reclassification	May 2002	Jan 2007: Not confirmed
Binfield RUPP 17 (Pendry’s Lane)	Reclassification	July 2001	Jan 2007: Not confirmed
Bracknell FB 15	Diversion	19 November 2008	Confirmed