“Ensuring that paths are well signed, maintained and unobstructed, are basic principles that should apply to all paths.”
The Right Way Forward, p6 (CLA, 2012)
Land managers
Public access can positively benefit land managers, whether linking the public to commercial operations such as farm shops; providing additional income as with an agri-environmental scheme; or in demonstrating goodwill to a local community. With careful management and provision, issues such as local trespass can also be overcome.
Jon Perks Associates can assist you on various matters related to public access on your land. With familiarity of statutory and non-statutory forms of access, their creation and management, Jon Perks Associates can provide professional and informative advice, helping you to:
investigate the true status of a path, its correct alignment and lawfully approved structures, and correspond as appropriate with the Council
represent you should the Council approach you with reports from the user public or in seeking to provide new access opportunities
advise on creation of new public access routes that could be created and compensated for as part of the anticipated Environmental Land Management scheme, which will enshrine ‘public money for public goods'
liaise with the Council regarding your on-going maintenance duties
advise on stock control measures and represent you in seeking authority for a new gate or stile
ensure you satisfy statutory requirements for provision and future management of public access routes
minimise the likelihood of successful new claims for public access on the basis of use.
Additionally, Jon Perks Associates can advise on your rights and liabilities as land manager and correspond on your behalf with the Council to seek resolution to concerns.
"Jon was extremely helpful in advising on alternative approaches to resolve a vexing footpath issue. His pragmatic approach allowed me to assess the best way forward and I was impressed with all the facts he clearly holds at his finger tips."
NICKY | West Berks
"Jon is a thorough and extremely knowledgeable chap when it comes to PROW. I contacted him about some PROW objections for a planning application on a Sunday afternoon and within the hour he had replied…amazing!! Prior to our meeting he had already done his research and had all the answers ready to questions I hadn’t yet, even asked. He is a lovely, patient gentleman and as promised within the hour of our meeting I had a full detailed report sent to me. If you’re at a stumbling block within planning like I was or need any expert advice, then Jon Perks is your man. Mr Perks, I salute you and thank you so very much!"
LICIA | East Sussex
