Notice

King Charles III England Coast Path between East Hill and Cowden Parva: proposals to change the approved route

Find out about Natural England's proposals to vary the approved route of the Easington to Filey Brigg stretch in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

• From: Natural England
• Published: 14 December 2023
• Last updated: 18 November 2025 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

East Hill to Cowden Parva variation report (VR19)

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Details

On 14 December 2023, 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 England Coast Path between East Hill and Cowden Parva in the East Riding of Yorkshire. This is a section of the Easington to Filey Brigg 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 8 February 2024. You can no longer make a representation or objection on proposals.

Objections were passed to an independent planning inspector who made a recommendation to the Secretary of State about each one.

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

Outcome

On 17 November 2025, the Secretary of State announced their decision to approve this variation report.

Published 14 December 2023

Last updated 18 November 2025 + show all updates

1. 18 November 2025

   Page updated to show this report has been approved.

2. 9 February 2024

   Opportunity to comment on this report has ended.

3. 14 December 2023

   First published.