Public Rights of Way

Gloucestershire County Council are the authority responsible for the definitive footpath network gloucestershire.firmstep.com/default.aspx/RenderForm/  . All enquires should be directed to the County Council with the exception of applications to divert footpaths to allow development to take place.

Public Footpath Diversion Orders

The Forest of Dean District Council deal with applications to divert footpaths under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. Application forms and notes can be downloaded here.

 
The forms should be sent to :
 
Local Development Framework Team
Forest of Dean District Council
Council Offices
High Street
Coleford
Glos
GL16 8HG.
 
 
If you require further information please contact the Local Development Framework Team 01594 810000.