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Suffolk County Council are responsible for maintaining public rights of way in our district.
If you come across an issue (for example, a broken signpost or obstruction), please report it to them straightaway:
Report a public rights of way issue
You can also access the definitive map and statement, which details all legally recorded public rights of way in Suffolk.
If you would like to make a permanent change to the public rights of way network, you can apply to make a Public Path Order.
There are three types of Public Path Order:
If you would like to make a public path order application, we strongly recommend that you speak with our Public Rights of Way Officer.
Please email public.realm@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk
You can also read our guidance on applications to change the public rights of way network.
Natural England have published a guide to definitive maps and changes to public rights of way.
If you are applying to divert or extinguish a public right of way due to proposed development please contact us for further information and guidance as changes to enable development to take place are dealt with under separate legislation.
A straightforward diversion order is likely to cost - in total - in the region of £4,500. This includes an initial, non-refundable fee of £400.
Once we have assessed your application, we will provide you with a maximum figure. This will cover the cost of administrative fees and our specialist advice.
We will always try our best to adhere to the figure provided, unless one or more of the following applies:
Our current hourly rate is £68.15, plus disbursements (for example, land registry information).
Please read our 2023/24 charges information for public path orders and agreements for more information.
We may divert a route under the provisions of section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 if we are satisfied:
If you would like to apply, please read our guidance notes on Public Path Diversion Order applications first.
To apply, please download and complete a Public Path Diversion Order application form and email it to public.realm@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk
You can also download the application form as a Word document, if preferred.
We may extinguish a route under the provisions of section 118 of the Highways Act 1980 if we are satisfied:
If you would like to apply, please read our guidance notes on Public Path Extinguishment Order applications first.
To apply, please download and complete a Public Path Extinguishment Order application form and email it to public.realm@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk
You can also download the application form as a Word document, if preferred.
We may create a route under the provisions of section 118 of the Highways Act 1980 if we are satisfied:
If you would like to apply, please read our guidance notes on Public Path Creation Order applications first.
To apply, please download and complete a Public Path Creation Order application form and email it to public.realm@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk
You can also download the application form as a Word document, if preferred.
At present, there are no public notices about Public Path Orders in Mid Suffolk.