On this page you will find public notices relating to:
- the diversion and extinguishment of Public Rights of Way
- Definitive Map Modification Orders
- landowner statements and deposits
- common land and village green matters
If you would like to submit an objection or representation in relation to one of the notices published below (where applicable) email the Legal Services team.
Bosham
A landowner deposit made under section 31(6) of the Highways Act 1980 and section 15A of the Commons Act 2006 for land either side of Main Road, Bosham and to the west of Bosham roundabout.
Chichester
A landowner deposit made under section 31(6) of the Highways Act 1980 and section 15A of the Commons Act 2006 for land comprising Pagham RSPB Reserve, Selsey Road, Sidlesham, West Sussex, PO20 7NE and shown edged red on the map.
Henfield
Notice of making a Definitive Map Modification Order section 53 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. West Sussex County Council (Chanctonbury No. 3: Henfield and Woodmancote (upgrade of footpath 2540 to a bridleway and addition of a bridleway)) Definitive Map Modification Order 2025.
Henfield
Notice of making a Definitive Map Modification Order section 53 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. The West Sussex County Council (Chanctonbury No.1: Henfield (addition of a footpath)) Definitive Map Modification Order 2026.
Slindon
Notice of dedication - Highways Act 1980 - Section 25 dedication of bridleway in the parish of Slindon.
Southwater
A landowner deposit and statement made under Section 31(6) of the Highways Act 1980 and Section 15A of the Commons Act 2006 for the land comprising Chase Farm, Marlpost Field, Markhurst Field with Marlhurst Triangle, Dog Barking Field, Melrose Field and Lawsons Field in Southwater.
Southwater
Notice of making a Definitive Map Modification Order under Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 on 17 February 2026. West Sussex County Council (Horsham No.1: Southwater (addition of footpaths)) Definitive Map Modification Order 2026.
Steyning
Notice of public local inquiry on 4 March 2026 at County Hall North (Parkside), Horsham to determine West Sussex County Council - Chanctonbury No.1 - Steyning (addition of a footpath) Definitive Map Modification Order 2024.
Thakeham
Notice of confirmation - Highways Act 1980 And Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 - West Sussex County Council (public footpath 2475 Thakeham) Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2025.