Town and village greens in England: preventing new registrations
Please note that this guidance is intended to be used for general information purposes only, is not intended to be a definitive guide to the law and cannot be a substitute for independent advice. NFU members can obtain free initial legal and professional advice from NFU CallFirst on 0370 845 8458.
This guide explores the law relating to Towns and Village Greens in England, and explains
- what we mean by a Town and Village Green;
- how and why they are registered;
- the effect of registration on you as the landowner; and
- what steps you can take to prevent a Town and Village Green being established.
We have a separate guide for town and village greens in Wales, Business Guide 450W, “Town and village greens in Wales: preventing new registrations”.