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Definitive Map and Statement Orders

Please note the Definitive Map team will be closed on 25 and 26 December and 1 January 2025.

We will be working at reduced capacity over the festive period. We will respond to any enquiries during this time as soon as possible. Full service resumes on 2 January 2025.

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

The Cambridgeshire County Council (Public Footpath No. 8, Papworth St Agnes) Definitive Map Modification Order 2024

The Cambridgeshire County Council (Public Byway Open to all traffic No.22, Chatteris (part)) Definitive Map Modification Order 2024

Highways Act 1980

No current orders

Town and Country Planning Act 1990

The East Cambridgeshire District Council (Public Footpath No.93, Soham (part)) Public Path Diversion Order 2024

Contact the Definitive Map Team

Email: DefinitiveMapTeam@Cambridgeshire.gov.uk