Common land in Herefordshire
Common land is land, usually in private ownership, over which certain people have certain rights and on which certain restrictions have been placed. The main features of common land are that it is generally open, unfenced and unimproved grassland and located mainly in the upland areas of England and Wales.
View guidance on common land access and usage
View a list of all common land and village greens in Herefordshire
Ownership of common land and village greens
The ownership of Herefordshire commons is as follows:
| Ownership | Number registered | Hectares |
|---|---|---|
| Total registered commons | 198 | 2023 |
| Herefordshire County Council owned commons | 12 | 301 |
| Section 45 commons | 60 | 168 |
| Part section 45/part owned commons | 13 | 101 |
| 1899 Commons Act | 31 | 332 |
| Privately owned commons | 113 | |
| Village greens | 42 | |
| Herefordshire County Council owned village greens | 7 |
Check ownership of common land
You can also check the database of registered common land in England or view the register of common land at Herefordshire Council Offices, Plough Lane.
The register is available for public inspection on Mondays to Fridays (except public holidays) between the hours of 10am and 4pm by prior appointment with the commons registration section.
We can also provide certified copies of the written register and definitive map for a reasonable charge. For further information contact:
- Email: commonsregistration@herefordshire.gov.uk
- Address: Commons Registration Office, Herefordshire Council, County Offices, Plough Lane, Hereford HR4 0LE
Check the database of registered common land
If you need a written answer as to whether any land is registered as a common, town or village green, you can make a search through our Local Land Charges. There is a fee for making a search. Alternative telephone numbers are:- 01432 260252, 01432 260997
Address: Fir Tree Lane, Rotherwas, Hereford HR2 6LA Send Email