Coastal Path (Definition) Bill

A Bill to make provision for the definition of a coastal path in England in respect of the coastal access duty under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Last Updated

17 September 2019

In Plain English

AI-generated

This Bill would provide a clear legal definition of what counts as a coastal path in England for the coastal access duties under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, and it covers related purposes. By defining the term, it aims to reduce ambiguity around how the coast path is delivered and managed.

Key Points

Defines, for England, what constitutes a coastal path in relation to the coastal access duty under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009.
Helps ensure consistent identification, delivery and management of the England coast path.
Covers connected purposes related to coastal access obligations.
Could affect landowners and managers along the coast and public authorities responsible for coastal access delivery.

Progress

The Bill is currently at the Second Reading in the House of Commons and will move to the committee stage for detailed examination.

Who is affected?

Coastal path users (walkers, hikers, tourists)Landowners and occupiers along the English coastLocal authorities and other public bodies delivering coastal accessNatural England and other organisations involved in coastal access deliveryCoastal communities and local economies dependent on accessEnvironmental and access groups with an interest in coastal land

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Coastal Path (Definition)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 70 2017-19 (as introduced)

BillCommons

27 Nov 2017

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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