Advice 8 Advice on the definition of byway open to all traffic - the effect of Masters v Secretary of State for the environment, transport and the regions

Publication Year

2001

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Describes and explains the Planning Inspectorate's view of the Court of Appeal's judgment on the meaning of the phrase 'but which is used by the public mainly for the purpose for which footpaths and bridleways are so used' found in the definition of byway open to all traffic (BOAT) in section 66(1) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

Document History

Superseded by the June 2013 revision. Part of the Planning Inspectorate's rights of way section.

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