Thread: Farmer lying about paper road?

Originally Posted by Stocky

I just don't see how one thinks it fair to try stop people using a legal access that exists solely to allow access to public land.

He does it cos he knows he can get away with it.

Many farmers act with impunity on all sorts of issues, because they know that the likelihood of a council officer or any other kind of officer doing anything about it is low. That’s not hating on farmers, @BRADS, just how it is and I’m sure you know that too.

Not all farmers, but some. They get away with it. A few are complete bastards. Most aren’t, and are decent ordinary folk. Just like the rest of society.

The reason this paper road / ULR problem exists is simply because it hasn’t been actively enforced in a systematic, consistent manner. It’s a legacy problem from a bygone era that has become horribly complicated by the passage of time. The territorial authorities hate dealing with the ULR problem, but ultimately if you are unable to negotiate access directly with the landowner, that’s who you must consult, the council, and request their assistance.