The definitive map

The Definitive Map

The Definitive Map and Statement is a legal record of the position of each public footpath, bridleway and byway. It is conclusive proof that a public right of way exists and safeguards it even when it is not apparent on the ground.

You can view the Definitive Map at MyMK Mapping system. Simply click on 'My Maps', choose the 'public rights of way' tick box from the list on the left side of the screen, then navigate across the map to your chosen location.

Definitive Map Modification Orders (DMMOs)

The Definitive Map and Statement is constantly under review to reflect changes in the network, such as path diversions or new rights of way which have been added. Anyone can apply to modify the Definitive Map and Statement if they consider it incorrect by making a Definitive Map Modification Order (DMMO). If made and confirmed, the Definitive Map and Statement will be amended to ensure that it is a correct record of the public rights of way.

Applications can be made to the council to add, delete or revise the status of a public right of way if there is clear evidence for such a change. This procedure is open to consultation and therefore may take some time before completion. 

Before you apply to make a DMMO, please read the guidance notes. A user evidence statement also needs to be completed and returned.  

As surveying authority, MK Council is required to keep a register of Definitive Map Modification Orders:

 

Definitive Map Modification Order Applications

Register of DMMO applications received

Reference Number: MKC-D1

Parish Name: Olney

Status: Footpath

Description: Area along Western bank of River Great Ouse at Olney. Known locally as 'Doff's Field'

Status: Planning Inspectorate determination- no order made

Reference Number: MKC-D2

Parish Name: Stantonbury

Status: Footpath

Description:  Area to the West of Blue Bridge alongside former railway track

Status: Order made

Reference Number: MKC-D3

Parish Name: Milton Keynes Village 

Status: Footpath

Description:  Route through Oakgrove area

Status: Order confirmed

Reference Number: MKC-D4

Parish Name: Emberton 

Status: Bridleway 

Description:  Route at Petsoe Manor

Status: Order made, objections received 

Reference Number: MKC-D5

Parish Name: Emberton 

Status: Bridleway 

Description:  Route at Petsoe Manor

Status: Order made, objections received 

Reference Number: MKC-D6

Parish Name: Castlethorpe

Status: Bridleway 

Description:  Lincoln Lodge

Status: Under investigation

Reference Number: MKC-D7

Parish Name: Woburn Sands

Status: Bridleway 

Description:  Woodleys Farm

Status: Order not made

Reference Number: MKC-D8

Parish Name: West Bletchley

Status: Footpath 

Description:  Gleneagles Close, Bletchley 

Status: Order confirmed 

Reference Number: MKC-D9

Parish Name: Kents Hill & Monkston

Status: Footpath 

Description:  Eridge Green, Kents Hill

Status: Order confirmed 

Reference Number: MKC-D10

Parish Name: Woughton on the Green 

Status: Footpath 

Description:  Woughton Sports Ground

Status: Order not made

Reference Number: MKC-D11

Parish Name: Olney

Status: Footpath 

Description:  Goosey Island

Status: Under investigation

Reference Number: MKC-D12

Parish Name: Wavendon

Status: Footpath 

Description:  Former site of Wavendon Golf Course

Status: Under investigation

Reference Number: MKC-D13

Parish Name: Haversham

Status: Footpath 

Description:  Brookfield Road link to Haversham Footpath 40

Status: Under investigation

Reference Number: MKC-D14

Parish Name: Lathbury

Status: Byway open to all traffic 

Description:  Quarry Hall Farm 

Status: Under investigation

Reference Number: MKC-D15

Parish Name: West Bletchley

Status: Footpath 

Description:  Windmill Hill Drive

Status: Under investigation

Reference Number: MKC-D16

Parish Name: Astwood & Hardmead

Status: Footpath 

Description:  Route between Astwood and Bedfordshire boundary 

Status: Under investigation

Reference Number: MKC-D17

Parish Name: Bow Brickhill

Status: Footpath 

Description:  Route through Aspley woods close to Bow Brickhill 

Status: Order not made

Parks and Open Spaces

Parks and Open Spaces contact information

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