The Code of Good Practice for Rural
Landownership is currently in draft form.
The Land Reform Policy Group's
recommendations under
'Action
without New Legislation' within the Land Reform Action
Plan, included the development of a draft Code of Good
Practice for Rural Landownership.
The progress of the draft Code of Good Practice for
Rural Landownership can be seen under Section F2 in the
Land
Reform Action Plan.
The aim of this landownership Code is to set out good
practice for those who own rural land which will enable the
development of local communities and economies, safeguard
the rural environment, wildlife and heritage, and
facilitate responsible public access. Specifically, it will
set standards on matters such as openness about their
landholdings, local representation, community involvement
and access.
A consultation paper was issued in October 1999 to
members of the Consultative Panel on Land Ownership
inviting views. As a result of further consultation, a
draft code of Good Practice for Rural Landownership was
produced.