Notice

King Charles III England Coast Path at Douglas Boatyard: proposals to change the approved route

Find out about Natural England's proposals to vary the approved route of the Cleveleys to Pier Head, Liverpool stretch in Lancashire and Merseyside.

• From: Natural England
• Published: 27 November 2025
• Last updated: 23 January 2026 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Douglas Boatyard variation report (VR31)

PDF, 1.7 MB, 8 pages

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Map VR31 Douglas Boatyard, Hesketh Bank

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Details

On 27 November 2025, 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 Douglas Boatyard in Lancashire. This is a section of the Cleveleys to Pier Head, Liverpool stretch.

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

The opportunity to comment closed at midnight on Thursday 22 January 2026. You can no longer make a representation or objection on 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 27 November 2025

Last updated 23 January 2026 + show all updates

1. 23 January 2026

   Page updated to show this consultation is now closed. The forms and guidance notes for making objections and representations have been removed. References to commenting on proposals in the title and summary have been removed.

2. 27 November 2025

   First published.