Change rights of way

Remove or divert a right of way

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

• email: prow@kent.gov.uk
• call: 03000 41 71 71.

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.

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, 310.7 KB).

See the register of path change applications

Download the register of applications to remove or divert rights of way (PDF, 474.1 KB).