Public rights of way

You can apply to add, remove, upgrade, downgrade, divert or realign a public right of way.

View applications to change rights of way

We are the highway authority for Swindon. Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, we must keep a register of applications to change the Definitive Map and Statement.

We must also make this register available for the public to inspect.

View the register of claimed rights of way

Apply to change the Definitive Map and Statement

Changes to the Definitive Map and Statement can only be made through a modification order.

Download the map modification application pack (PDF)

Apply to remove or divert a public right of way

Use the relevant form to apply:

• Application to remove a public right of way (PDF)
• Application to divert a public right of way (PDF)