Guidance

Pleasure grounds, public walks and open spaces: model byelaw set 2

Model byelaw set for local authorities to regulate public walks, pleasure grounds, open spaces and disused burial grounds.

Applies to England

Documents

Model byelaw set 2

Request an accessible format.
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email alternativeformats@communities.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

Flowchart 1: enabling powers for pleasure ground and open spaces byelaws

Request an accessible format.
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email alternativeformats@communities.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

Flowchart 2: enabling powers for commons and town or village greens

Request an accessible format.
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email alternativeformats@communities.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

Details

When making byelaws councils should use this model byelaw set and adapt it as required. The accompanying guidance notes should be consulted when using these model byelaws.

This model set includes byelaws on:

  • protection of the ground, its wildlife and the public
  • horses, cycles and vehicles
  • play areas, games and sports
  • waterways
  • model aircraft

Updates to this page

Published 8 February 2013
Last updated 7 September 2018 + show all updates
  1. Updated model byelaw and guidance notes.

  2. New contact details on guidance notes.

  3. First published.

Sign up for emails or print this page