Deed of Release

My neighbour had a right of way easement across my property but has since put up a solid fence where the gate once was. I'd like to protect myself from future occupants from re-establishing through access. How can i extinguish the right of way from the deeds without having to pay exorbitant fees for a conveyancing solicitor? Do I fill out AP1 (What fee do i put?) and write a "deed of release" document signed by myself and my neighbour with the accompanying evidence proving they have relinquished their right?

Ryan S - if you and your neighbour are entering into a deed of release, and the existing easement is registered against both your properties/titles, you would apply to note the Deed on both using form AP1 and paying a £40 fixed fee - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/easements-pg62

Whilst I appreciate that you wish to avoid using a conveyancer I would recommend you do seek their assistance/advice in considering the legal position and creating the deed required. If the properties are mortgaged you may need to consult your respective lender(s) and or seek their consent(s). As such they may insist on your using a conveyancer also.

Thanks for your reply. There is a technical caveat in that the land is not technically mine; it is a 2m wide strip of unregistered land within the physical fenced boundary of my property but on my deeds the boundary line falls on the strip edge. The idea was to get the right of way removed from the deed and then adverse posses the strip so my boundary encompasses it.

Ryan S - noted and appreciated and if you are thinking of claiming the land then seeking legal advice is strongly recommended. You need to ensure that you are meeting the legal requirements first before trying to tackle the registration ones.