This briefing summarises key facts and information on common land. It provides a general definition of common land, outlines the extent of common land in Wales, and gives an overview of recent changes in legislation. It also describes the current arrangements regarding the registration, management, public access and works on common land in Wales, and briefly outlines the situation for common land in other UK countries.
New Publication: Common Land (PDF, 923KB)
National Assembly for Wales Research Service
