Why is there a six-month period between the signing of the dedication and when the access right comes into force?

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Why is there a six month period between the signing of the dedication and when the access right comes into force?

This allows time for a dedication to be registered as a local land charge, and for any person with a legal interest in the land to apply for any access restrictions that are necessary, so that they can be put in place before the right comes into force. The landowner can of course still allow the public on the land informally during this six month period if he/she so wishes.

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