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

No current orders.

Highways Act 1980

The Cambridgeshire County Council (Public Footpath No. 12, Soham (part)) Rail Crossing Diversion Order 2023

Town and Country Planning Act 1990

The South Cambridgeshire District Council (Public Footpath No.12, Sawston (part) and Public Footpath No. 9, Babraham) Public Path Stopping Up Order 2023

Contact the Highways Asset Management team

Email: highwaysassetmanagement@cambridgeshire.gov.uk