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GOV.UK: What owning land or property near a public highway can mean

#427 | Source: Farming Online | Published on October 7th, 2026

If your property is next to a public highway, it is not always obvious where the highway ends and your land begins. This can affect what land is included in your title, what you can build or change, and who is responsible for different areas.

If your property is next to a public highway, it is not always obvious where the highway ends and your land begins. This can affect what land is included in your title, what you can build or change, and who is responsible for different areas.

In practice, this does not usually present a problem, but there are some things to think about.