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Public Rights of Way: how are they created, prevented, amended and extinguished?

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Posted Rebecca Mushing on 25 July 2025

Rebecca Mushing Senior Associate - Head of Planning
Gemma Macintyre Solicitor
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Rebecca Mushing

Senior Associate - Head of Planning

Rebecca is a specialist planning lawyer who advises on all aspects of the planning process and highway matters.
Gemma is a solicitor within the Planning team and qualified into the team in October 2024 after completing two of her four training seats in planning.

Rebecca Mushing

Rebecca is a specialist planning lawyer who advises on all aspects of the planning process and highway matters.

Gemma Macintyre

Gemma is a solicitor within the Planning team and qualified into the team in October 2024 after completing two of her four training seats in planning.

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