The Commons Act 2006 (c. 26) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It implementsExplanatory notes, paragraph 22 recommendations contained in the Common Land Policy Statement 2002.Defra. Common Land Policy Statement 2002 . July 2002.

The act sets out the provision for designation of town or village greens.

Provisions The act prevents the reregistration of common, where a landowner buys out the common right-holders' rights, unless the landowner can provide an equally good or better piece of land.

The act provides commons with further protections relating to over-grazing, abuse, encroachment and unauthorised development.

The act establishes statutory associations with the powers to regulate grazing and other agricultural activities.

Section 56 - Commencement The following orders have been made under this section: The Commons Act 2006 (Commencement No. 1, Transitional Provisions and Savings) (England) Order 2006 (SI 2006/2504 (C. 84)) The Commons Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Transitional Provisions and Savings) (England) Order 2007 (SI 2007/456 (C. 17)) The Commons Act 2006 (Commencement No. 3, Transitional Provisions and Savings) (England) Order 2007 (SI 2007/2584 (C. 98)) The Commons Act 2006 (Commencement No. 4 and Savings) (England) Order 2008 (SI 2008/1960 (C. 94)) The Commons Act 2006 (Commencement No. 5) (England) Order 2010 (SI 2006/61 (C. 10)) The Commons Act 2006 (Commencement No. 6) (England) Order 2011 (SI 2011/2460 (C. 88)) The Commons Act 2006 (Commencement No. 1 and Savings (England and Wales) and Commencement No. 5 (England) (Amendment)) Order 2010 (SI 2010/2356 (C. 114)) The Commons Act 2006 (Commencement No. 1, Transitional Provisions and Savings) (Wales) Order 2007 (SI 2007/2386 (W. 197) (C. 88))

See also Commons Act Commons Registration Act 1965 Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000

Notes

References Macgregor (ed). "Commons Act 2006". Halsbury's Statutes of England and Wales. Fourth Edition. 2009 Reissue. Title "Land, Tenancies and Housing". Volume 24.

External links

Explanatory notes to the Commons Act 2006.