Notice

King Charles III England Coast Path at Bosham, Chichester: 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.

• From: Natural England
• Published: 28 January 2026
• Last updated: 26 March 2026 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Bosham, Chichester variation report (VR29)

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Map VR29b Bosham, Chichester

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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 closed at midnight on Wednesday 25 March 2026. You can no longer make a representation or objection on the proposals.

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.

Published 28 January 2026

Last updated 26 March 2026 + show all updates

1. 26 March 2026

   Page updated to show the opportunity to comment on this report has ended.

2. 28 January 2026

   First published.