Thanks for all of your replies so far.
To be clear, my interest is from a "walkers" perspective and non boat owner to be clear (however I am considering the possibility and have been looking at boats). Apologies for lack of clarity.
I walk a particular stretch of canal frequently and have become increasingly aware of a number of areas that have been fenced off that are being used exclusively by the adjacent permanently moored canal boats for what looks like storage, seating, growing things, rubbish, etc.
Is there the potential for "adverse possession" and why does the CRT permit this to happen? I read somewhere where a piece of land had been fenced off and they have since been told to remove it.
I am just looking for clarity. Can anybody with a permanent mooring simply fence off land and have exclusive access without being told not to by the CRT?
The stretch of canal in question also falls with a conservation area, which may be worth mentioning.
Apart from the fact that it does look a mess to be honest.
Any clarity appreciated.
Thanks
Sarah