From coastal paths to private estates, golf courses to historic garden developments, the West Country has quietly generated case law on easements and covenants.Drawing on cases including Re Ellenborough Park, Wilkinson v Kerdene, Jelbert v Davis, Churston Golf Club v Haddock and Stenner v Teignbridge District Council, Richard and Lizzie explore how legal rights over land can bind owners long after the original deal was struck.In this episode, Richard and Lizzie discuss:• What actually counts as an easement • How rights over parks, estates and shared spaces are created and enforced • The tension between private landownership and public or communal access • Why covenants can run with land and continue binding future owners • How disputes over footpaths, access routes and recreational land reach the courts • The role of golf clubs, coastal developments and local authorities in shaping modern case law • When historic rights become commercially significant property constraints • How courts balance fairness, practicality and long-established land use ‘When Land Meets the Sea’ is a podcast series exploring the legal, commercial and environmental issues shaping the future of Britain’s coastal communities. Relevant cases: Re Ellenborough Park [1955] Wilkinson v Kerdene [2013] Jelbert v Davis [1968] Churston Golf Club v Haddock [2019] Stenner v Teignbridge District Council [2025] Halsall v Brizell [1957]Austerberry v Corporation of Oldham (1885)Get in touch!Training & Free Webinars for Property Professionals:Would you like to keep up to date with the latest in real estate law? Davitt Jones Bould offers legal training tailored to your organisation’s needs, delivered in person across the UK or remotely. We also run free monthly webinars through for surveyors, solicitors, and property professionals across sectors. To sign up or learn more, visit our events page here or email [email protected] for information and booking. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal or professional advice. No liability is accepted by Davitt Jones Bould for any reliance placed on its content. Get in touch!

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