The Commons Act 2006 allows for applications to be made to register land as a new village green. You will need to show that the land in question has been used:

• For a period of at least twenty years
• For the purposes of lawful sports and pastimes
• 'As of right' (i.e. without force, secrecy or permission)
• By the inhabitants of a locality, or a neighbourhood within a locality.

Alternatively, a landowner may voluntarily register land as a new village green, in which case it is not necessary to demonstrate a set period of use.

A copy of the application form and guidance notes is attached below.

For further information please contact the Commons Registration Officer as detailed below.

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