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Definitive Map and Statement Orders

Introduction

The Definitive Map is the legal record of all known public rights of way in Cambridgeshire. It is accompanied by the Definitive Statement, which describes the route, position and width where defined of each right of way, as well as any limitations.

The Definitive Map and Statement may be changed using three principal pieces of legislation:

  • Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
  • Highways Act 1980
  • Town and Country Planning Act 1990

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981

Highways Act 1980

No current orders

Town and Country Planning Act 1990 

No current orders

The East Cambridgeshire District Council (Public Footpath Nos.2, 3 and 5, Ely (part)) Public Path Diversion Order 2023

Contact the Definitive Map Team

Email: DefinitiveMapTeam@Cambridgeshire.gov.uk