Notice

King Charles III England Coast Path at Bosham, Chichester: comment on proposals to change the approved route

Find out about Natural England's proposals to vary the approved route of the South Hayling to East Head stretch in West Sussex and how to submit a representation or objection.

• From: Natural England
• Published: 28 January 2026

Applies to England

Documents

Bosham, Chichester variation report (VR29)

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Map VR29b Bosham, Chichester

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Notes on making an objection

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Form to make an objection to the proposals

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Notes on making a representation

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Form to make a representation to the proposals

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Details

On 28 January 2026, Natural England submitted a report to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs setting out proposed changes to the approved route of the King Charles III England Coast Path at Bosham, Chichester in West Sussex. This is a section of the South Hayling to East Head stretch.

Read the variation report to find out why changes to the approved route are required.

The opportunity to comment closes at midnight on Wednesday 25 March 2026.

Objections will be passed to an independent planning inspector who will make a recommendation to the Secretary of State about each one.

The Secretary of State will consider all representations and objections before making a decision about Natural England’s proposals.

Comment on Natural England’s proposals

View the guidance on representations and objections.

Make a representation

Anyone can make representations to us about the report. Read the representation guidance notes before completing the representations form (both are attached to this page).

Make an objection

Owners and occupiers of affected land may make objections about the report. Read the objection guidance notes before completing the objection form (both are attached to this page).

Published 28 January 2026