Deregistering common land or village green
Under section 16 of the Commons Act 2006 a landowner of a common or village green can apply to the Planning Inspectorate to deregister the land.
The applicant must be the freehold owner of the land to be deregistered and any replacement land that is required.
How to apply
To deregister your green you must:
- check with us that the land is registered as common land or a green under the Commons Registration Act 1965
- read the GOV.UK guidance notes on completing an application to deregister common land or town or village greens
- apply directly to the Planning Inspectorate
- a fee of £4,900 must accompany all applications
Contact the public rights of way team
Email: [email protected]