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Commons Act 2006

Commons & town green newspaper notices

Applications to register common land or town greens must be advertised in a local newspaper. Enter your postcode to see your matched newspaper and price.

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The legal requirement

The Commons Act 2006 provides the framework for registering and protecting common land and town or village greens in England and Wales. When an application is made to the commons registration authority, the applicant must advertise the application in a local newspaper.

This requirement ensures that local residents and other interested parties have the opportunity to make representations or objections before the registration authority makes its decision.

Key points

  • Covers registration, deregistration, and town greens
  • Town green requires evidence of 20 years' use by local inhabitants
  • Deregistration requires replacement land to be offered
  • Publication certificate provides evidence of compliance

What you receive

Everything you need to demonstrate compliance, delivered to your portal.

Proof PDF

A typeset proof of your notice for approval before publication.

Publication certificate

Confirming publication date, newspaper name, and notice content.

VAT invoice

Available in your portal immediately after payment.

Pricing

Price depends on notice size and your local newspaper's rate. Enter your postcode for an estimate.

All orders include a £35 platform fee

Notice preparation and formatting
Newspaper placement in the correct area
Proof approval before publication
Publication certificate PDF
VAT invoice in your portal
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