Public rights of way forms

You can report a problem by using our online report form below, or by emailing the Public Rights of Way team at prow@rbwm.gov.uk

Diversion and extinguishment applications

Public Path Order Guidance Notes and Application Form (Highways Act 1980) - Please use this form to apply to the council for an order to divert or stop up a public right of way under section 118 and 119 of the Highways Act 1980.

Public Path Order Guidance Notes and Application Form (Town and Country Planning Act 1990) - Please use this form to apply to the council for an order to divert or stop up a public right of way under section 257 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

Other forms 

Application for authorisation to install a structure on a footpath or bridleway - Please use this form to request authorisation from the council to erect a stile or gate, or carry out other works along a public footpath or public bridleway for preventing the egress or ingress of animals.

Design of Structures guidance note - This guidance note has been developed to accompany the application for authorisation to install a structure on a footpath or bridleway, and gives details of minimum design requirements etc. Please read this note before completing the form.

Document downloads

Rights of way forms

Document name Type Size
Public Path Order (HA) guidance notes pdf 274.76 KB
Public Path Order (TCPA) guidance notes pdf 304.47 KB

Public rights of way : Contact details

For further information please contact:

Public Rights of Way Team - Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Town Hall, St. Ives Road
Maidenhead SL6 1RF
Telephone: 01628 683800