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Change rights of way

Remove or divert a right of way

To apply to remove or divert a right of way contact us:

Costs

If you’re the landowner you’ll have to pay for us to process your application and make the changes if you’re successful.

Download costs and notes on moving or removing a right of way (PDF, 244.8 KB).

Examples of when you might apply

  • A right of way is no longer needed.
  • Diverting or removing it is in the interests of the public or the person owning, renting or occupying the land.
  • You want to protect a site of special scientific interest or school security.
  • The land is being developed.

See the register of path change applications

Download the register of applications to remove or divert rights of way (PDF, 467.5 KB).