Types of public rights of way
- Footpaths (FP) – for people on foot only
- Bridleways (BR or BW) – for people on foot, riding or leading horses or bicycle
- Restricted byways (RB) – as bridleways but also for horse-drawn vehicles
- Byways open to all traffic (BOAT) – for any class of user, similar to a country lane or road
A PRoW will be affected by development where:
- it crosses or is adjacent to an application site
- it is to be used for site access (whether temporary or permanent)
- it will be crossed by an access road (whether temporary or permanent)
The effect of a development on a PRoW is a material planning consideration.