Garden right of way

[Ivanthet]

I have a right of way (access to bins/garages for myselfself and one neighbour) running through the middle of my garden and wonder if there would be any problem in moving it further towards the rear? One of my neighbours is very keen on the idea (as the path also cuts through the middle of his garden), the other neighbour less so. It would be very easy to implement and mean more privacy all round. Any ideas?

[Moog]

I think it depends exactly what classification of ROW it is, you need to discuss is with your Local Council, but I remember a story, possibly on That's Life about a house built on a PROW which meant legally people had a right to walk in the front door, through the house and out the back even though the owner provided an alternative path around his property and the Local Council couldn't or wouldn't change it

[Ivanthet]

I don't mean public right of way. Just a path used by myself and one neighbour to cross another neighbours garden. Common sense suggests that it could be at the edge of the garden rather than right through the middle!

[cupra]

You may have to check your deeds - if they make reference to right of way for your neighbours, but show no specific plans then you should be able to go ahead. However if, as with my last house, the ROW is detailed on the deeds then I'm afraid you'll be stuck.

[xyzzy@bok]

agree with moog.

[cucumbers]

you can apply for a right of way to be altered as it is classed as an easement. I believe this is the case and it will have to be dealt with by solicitors and the courts so it may be costly. do not just go ahead without legal consultation .

[ianess]

depends on definition of `right of way`. It will probably tell you in your title deeds what LIMITED access is available to your neighbour [ie..householder and not his whole family and friends] over what is probably your own private property.