Notices of changes to definitive maps, definitive map modifications, landowner deposits and orders with the secretary of state.
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Public rights of way
- Public rights of way are recorded in the Definitive Map and Statement (see below).
- We must keep this up to date by means of legal orders known as Definitive Map Modifications.
- A public notice must be advertised when certain orders to modify the Definitive Map are made.
- You are able to make an objection if you do not agree with the order. Details of how to do this are contained within the notice.
- If objections are received and not withdrawn, they will be sent to the Secretary of State to be dealt with by written representations, public hearing, or public inquiry.
Please contact us for more information.
Definitive Map Statement
- Glanford Brigg Definitive Map Statement [PDF, 95Kb]
- Isle of Axholme Definitive Map Statement [PDF, 145Kb]
The original copies of the Definitive Map Statements above can be viewed at Scunthorpe Central, Carlton Street, DN15 6TX
Notice of Landowner Deposits
Blacktoft Sands, Garthorpe
Form CA17 publicising the deposit of a map and statement under section 31(6) of the Highways Act 1980 by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds in respect of Garthorpe Sands and the dedication of public rights of way thereover.
Lawrence Kirby Farms
The deposit was submitted by William Whitaker of William Whitaker Land Agency Ltd, 4 Sycamore Close, Cherry Lane, Wootton, DN39 6AH for Laurence Kirkby (Farms) Ltd, of Barton upon Humber and was received by this authority on 15 December 2025.
J W and T W Knapton of Luddington
The declaration was submitted by DDM Agriculture of Eastfield, Albert Street, Brigg, DN20 8HS for J W and T W Knapton of Luddington and was received by this authority on 18 November 2025.
Currently Advertised Public Notices
Definitive Map Modification (Restricted Byway 17A, Crowle) Order 2026(1)’ attached below.
Flixborough Public Footpath 178
Copy of public notice, order and location map relating to the confirmation by the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs of ‘Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map Modification (Public Footpath 178, Flixborough) Order 2023(1)’ to coincide with publication in the Scunthorpe Telegraph on 16 April 2026.
Orders currently with the Secretary of State:
None.