Definitive Map team charges for legal work
1. General
The standard hourly rate for Definitive Map Officers and Assistant Definitive Map Officers, covering such work as pre-planning consultations, site visits, office work, order making and meetings is £32.50 per hour; with the standard cost for travelling at 45p per mile.
Charges for Notices published in newspapers will be levied at cost.
2. Rights of Way Map
Extracts of the Rights of Way Map can be provided at the prices stated below. Where necessary, map extracts are accompanied by written details.
Extracts of the Rights of Way Map can be provided at the prices stated below. Where necessary, map extracts are accompanied by written details. Please note these maps are legal documents and cannot be photocopied. If you require more than one copy please state this upon requesting an extract.
| Size | Map extracts | Extra prints |
|---|---|---|
| A4 | £80 | £11.00 |
| A3 | £100 | £16 |
| A2 | £117 | £27 |
| A1 | £128 | £32 |
| A0 | £133 | £43 |
Should additional prints of extracts be required these can be purchased at the time of ordering extracts only. Please note extracts will be provided in PDF format as standard.
If you would like a certified true copy extract (hardcopy only) of the area, please ask. A further fee will be charged at the rate of £32.50 per hour or part thereof for the administrative costs associated with its production.
This option is only necessary when wishing to present the extract as evidence in court or similar legal setting.
3. Rights of Way Searches
Requests for information on public rights of way are usually dealt with by supplying extracts of the Definitive Map at the prices above.
If additional questions regarding public rights of way are requested, these will be charged at £15 per question (in addition to the cost of the map extract given above).
4. Landowner Deposits
| Landowner Deposits | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deposit of a Statement and Map under section 31(6) of the Highways Act 1980 | £192.00 |
| Deposit of a Statement and Map under section 31(6) of the Highways Act AND/OR section 15A(1) of the Commons Act 2006 | £192 plus notice fee (see below table) |
| Submission of a Declaration relating to an existing deposit under section 31(6) of the Highways Act 1980. Renewals are only applicable when there are no changes to be made to the deposit documentation, for example, extent of ownership etc. | £80.00 |
| Submission of a Declaration/Renewal of an existing deposit under section 31(6) of the Highways Act 1980 AND/OR Section 15A(1) of the Commons Act 2006. Renewals are only applicable when there are no changes to be made to the deposit documentation e.g. extent of ownership etc. | £80.00 plus notice fee (see below table) |
Notice fees
An additional notice fee will be payable for deposits made under the Commons Act 2006. This fee is to cover the cost of erecting notices on site, as required by legislation and will vary dependent upon the size and number of notices required.
These fees will be charged by the Planning Services (Development Control) Team at North Northamptonshire Council who deal with Village Greens and Common Land applications.
5. Public Path Orders (Highways Act 1980, Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Cycle Tracks Act 1984)
Processing applications for Public Path Orders will be charged at the standard cost of £6900 where West Northamptonshire Council, as the Order Making Authority, is able to confirm an Order as an unopposed order OR the order has been confirmed as an opposed order by the Secretary of State.
In addition, any works needed to bring the Order into being that are carried out by West Northamptonshire Council will be charged at cost.
6. Six Month Traffic Regulation Orders (Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984)
Making six month Traffic Regulation Orders will be charged at the standard cost of £2350.00. At least six weeks notice of the application must be given.
7. Extension to a Six Month Traffic Regulation Orders (Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984)
Applying to the Secretary of State for and issuing a six month extension to a Traffic Regulation Order will be charged at the standard cost of £2350.00.
8. 21 Day, Emergency Traffic Regulation Orders (Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984)
Making 21-day Traffic Regulation Orders will be charged at the standard cost of £1250.00.
9. Permanent Traffic Regulation Orders (Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984)
Making a permanent Traffic Regulation Orders will be charged at the standard cost of £4755.00.
Last updated 10 April 2024