What is a modification order?
The definitive map and statement are not always complete, as historic rights of way may have been omitted, and new rights of way can be created. These may be added only by a formal process known as a modification order, which modifies the definitive map and statement. It is also possible for errors to exist on the definitive map and statement, and to remove rights that are wrongly recorded or change the way they are recorded also requires a modification order. Councils sometimes initiate such orders when they come across evidence that a change is needed. However, the public may apply for an order if they have gathered their own evidence. This often includes evidence of use of a route, and copies of historic maps and documents.
