Flintshire County Council

Rights of way improvement plan

The Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) is a strategic document that will help the Authority to manage its rights of way network. The Plan sets out how Flintshire County Council intends to deliver improvements to the rights of way network and improve the management of the Rights of Way service.

Why a ROWIP is required?

Section 60 of the Countryside and Rights of Way (CROW) Act 2000 requires all Local Highway Authorities to produce Rights of Way Improvement Plans (ROWIP) for their areas. The legislation is further supported by Statutory Guidance issued by the Welsh Assembly Government.

ROWIPs are required to contain the main elements of:

1. an assessment of the network; and
2. a statement of action.

Please use the link below to view further information:

Rights of Way Improvement Plan 2008 (PDF 1.4MB new window)

Sections 60(3) and (4) of the CROW Act require the Authority to assess, review and if necessary amend their ROWIP within ten years of first publication and then again at intervals of not more than 10 years.

Further information

Telephone: 01352 704612
Submit an online enquiry for this service (will open an e-form), or
Write: Highways and Transportation Regulatory Services, Environment Directorate, Flintshire County Council, County Hall, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 6NF.