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Commons
Knights advise and represent landholders in a variety of matters relating to common land:

  • Applications under Part 3 Commons Act 2006 for works, such as fencing and surfacing, to common land.
  • Access to commons and excepting common land from access under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.
  • Commoners’ rights.

Town & Village Greens
We advise landholders on various matters relating to town and village greens:

  • Opposing applications to register greens based on historical evidence and/or long use.
  • Taking pre-emptive steps to protect against future claims for greens.
  • Issues of liability for landholders.