Definitive maps - rights of way

A definitive map is a map prepared by a surveying authority which is a legal record of the public's rights of way in one of four categories:

bridleway
byway open to all traffic
footpath
road used as a public path

If a way is shown on the map, then that is legal, or conclusive, evidence that the public had those rights along the way at the relevant date of the map and has them still, unless there has been a legally authorised change.

Directorate of Environment and Transport

Contact Details

Name:

Portsmouth City Council

Address:

Support Services
Civic Offices
Guildhall Square
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 2AS

Telephone:

023 9283 4590

Email:

engineers@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Fax:

023 9287 6414