What is the Rights of Way Service?

Waveney District Council deal with the applications for the ctreation, diversion or extinguishment of public rights of way. The Council, in conjunction with the County Council, also promote schemes to develop the rights of way network in the District.

Service Areas:

• Processing applications for changes to the Rights of way network;
• Advice to developers and public on Public Rights of Way and countryside access issues;

How do I obtain the service?

If your enquiry relates to diversion requests, travellers, commons or making new rights of way you can contact the Rights of Way Officer:

By telephone on (01502) 523041
By e-mail: pbc@waveney.gov.uk
By post or in person:

The Rights of Way Officer
Waveney District Council
Town Hall
High Street
Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR32 1HS

If your enquiry relates to the maintenance of a public right of way please contact Customer Service Direct on 0844 800 0101.