A Practical Guide to the Law on Preservation of Common Land and Village Greens

This is a perfect easy user-friendly book for those who want to understand where to start when understanding what a commons or village greens is, and what to do to preserve it.

It is intended to help not merely lawyers but planners, developers and members of local communities.

The differing statutory mechanisms can be daunting, as can knowing where to look to know if there is a commons or village green at all in respect of a parcel of land. In this book, you will become familiar with some of the pieces of evidence and information you might need to locate or consult to determine if there is a commons or village green and/or how to dispose of it or register it. The book addresses why there are different statutory mechanisms and to which areas they apply.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rachel Coyle is a specialist property barrister who also works in commercial dispute resolution and private client. She acts in all types of commercial and property disputes, whether arising from contract, breach of duty, or otherwise. Rachel's practice also encompasses contentious trusts, wills, and probate (including TOLATA and Inheritance Act claims) and insolvency.

CONTENTS

Chapter One - What is Common Land?

Chapter Two - Classification

Chapter Three - Registration: The 1965 Act

Chapter Four - Highways and Manorial Waste

Chapter Five - Registration: The Commons Act 2006

Chapter Six - Use and Development of Common Land

Chapter Seven - What is a Village Green? (Written by Penny Emmott)

Chapter Eight - Registration and Management of a Village Green