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 | 46 | |
| Herefordshire County Council owned village greens | 9 |
For more information on land charges and land ownership.
Check ownership of common land
This map shows all registered common land and village greens within Herefordshire. Enter either a postcode or place name in the search box, use the zoom in and out map feature to see an overview of the boundaries. When the boundaries are displayed on the map you can click in the area to find out more information including the CL/VG number and a copy of the registered plan.
The documents attached in this map are not certified copies of the registered plans and should not be used for any legal purposes. For certified copies of the register please see the information below.
You can also check the database of registered common land in England or view the register of common land at Herefordshire Archive and Records Centre (HARC), Fir Tree Lane, Rotherwas, Hereford, HR2 6LA.
The register is available for public inspection from Tuesday to Friday between the hours of 10am and 4pm. View further information about visiting HARC.
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
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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
Telephone: 01432 260220