An existing track does not necessarily create access rights. Check the route, registered agreement and conditions for administrative establishment.
A footpath or vehicle tracks across neighbouring land do not prove a right of way. When buying a plot without direct lawful access, establish the route's legal basis. Informal tolerance may end when ownership changes.
Article 192 of the Spatial Development Act provides for a written agreement with notarised signatures and registration. Define the route, width and permitted manner of passage. Pedestrian access should not be assumed sufficient for construction vehicles or the property's intended use.
Where owners cannot agree and another technical solution would be manifestly economically unreasonable, the law permits establishment by mayoral order. Restrictions protect development and use of the affected land, and compensation is determined under the statutory procedure. A shorter preferred route is not enough by itself.
Access does not automatically resolve electricity, water or development permission. Before paying an advance, separate the right to reach the plot from the ability to construct and use your intended project.
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This article is for general information only. It does not constitute or replace individual legal advice.