The public register of all landowners - Find a freedom of information request

I understand that under section 31 of the Highways Act 1980, local authorities are required to keep a public register of all landowners through whose land run public highways and rights of way (such as footpaths, bridleways and roads). I further understand that to register, a landowner has to deposit a statement and a map with their Local Authority - showing the boundary of their land.

I also understand that a similar procedure exists under section 15A of the Commons Act 2006 which enables landowners to protect themselves against a parcel of land being registered as a village green or common based solely on a period of use by the public.

1. I would like to request a copy of any statement and map that the Duchy of Lancaster had deposited with your local authority under section 31 of the Highways Act 1980 and section 15A of the Commons Act 2006.

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.

The County Council is required to keep and maintain a register of highways statements and highways declarations deposited under section 31 (6) of the Highways Act 1980 and landowner statements deposited under section 15A (1) of the Commons Act 2006.

The online version of the public register which details these deposits can be viewed at: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/landownerstatements.

LCC have checked the Register of Landowner Deposits and can confirm that the Duchy of Lancaster has not deposited with Lincolnshire County Council any statements and maps under section 31 (6) of the Highways Act 1980 or under section 15A (1) of the Commons Act 2006.