Footpaths

South Derbyshire District Council is currently preparing the new Local Plan Part One for submission by 12th March 2025. This will replace the current Local Plan adopted in 2016. Given this deadline Development Management Planning Officers are assisting colleagues within the Planning Policy team. This diversion of resources for the next 8 weeks will result in delays in the processing of planning applications and other functions of the service. We are aiming to deal with applications and responding to enquiries in the order they are received in the majority of cases. We will respond as soon as possible

Derbyshire County Council (DCC) is responsible for South Derbyshire's Rights of Way Network, which is made up of public footpaths, bridleways and byways. To view rights of way, visit the Derbyshire Mapping Portal.

DCC deals with disputed routes, obstructions to paths, signage, maintenance, structures (bridges, gates and stiles) and promoting the use of the network.

Enquiries should be sent to DCC’s rights of way team either online or by telephoning 01629 533190

DCC also has a list of Frequently Asked Questions about rights of way.

Derby and Derbyshire Local Access Forum provides advice on matters relating to outdoor recreation, rights of way and access to the countryside.

An overview of rights of way and details about accessing them can be found on GOV.UK.