Dog Control
Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) Dog Controls - updated October 2020
Following extensive consultation and feedback on the proposed Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) Dog Controls, Arun District Council Cabinet resolved on 19th October 2020 to adopt the PSPOs for dog controls which came into force on 6th November 2020.
You can view details of the PSPOs here: Sealed PSPOs 03.11.2020.pdf [pdf] 434KB
If you have any queries please email licensing@arun.gov.uk
Please see information relating to stray dogs here.
Dogs out of control in a public place
This Council does not investigate dog complaints. If a dog is dangerously out of control in a public place, the owner or the person in charge of the dog is guilty of committing an offence. If the dog is out of control and injures a person this may be an aggravated offence under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. These offences are investigated by the police.
Please see advice here relating to attacks by dogs and what action you can choose to take:
Dealing with Dangerous Dogs.docx [docx] 60KB
Dogs help sheet.docx [docx] 20KB
Dog on Dog Incident Witness Q1.doc [doc] 58KB
Prohibited breeds
The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 prohibits four types of dog:
- Pit Bull Terrier
- Japanese Tosa
- Dogo Argentino
- Fila Brasileiro
For further information, please see the gov.uk site on controlling your dog.
Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) - Dog Controls 2020 - Online Plans
Please see Online Maps highlighting areas subject to amendment as detailed in the Public Space Protection Order Consultation Survey. N.B. Not all areas subject to PSPO controls are shown on the maps highlighting the amendments.
Dog Control Orders
On Wednesday 29 August a Dog Fouling Campaign was launched with funding from Southern Water. The “It only takes a minute, to bag it and bin it…” campaign is aimed at the minority of dog owners in the district who don’t pick up after their pets.
A) Failing to remove dog faeces
- Land used for agriculture or for woodlands.
- Land which is predominantly marshland, moor or heath.
B) Dogs on leads
Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times in Cemeteries and Church yards within the Arun District and in the designated areas of land set out below (areas hatched green on plans). It will be an offence to take a dog into a designated area unless it is kept on a lead.
Marina Gardens, Littlehampton.pdf [pdf] 274KB
Marine Park Gardens, Bognor Regis.pdf [pdf] 490KB
- Bognor Regis Yacht Club to Gloucester Road, Bognor Regis
Bognor Regis Beach (East of Pier).pdf [pdf] 561KB
Bognor Regis Beach (West of Pier).pdf [pdf] 652KB - Canning Road to 240m East of Blakes Road, Felpham
Felpham Beach and Beach Huts.pdf [pdf] 688KB - Arun Parade to Norfolk Road, Littlehampton
Littlehampton East Beach.pdf [pdf] 863KB
C) Dogs on leads by direction
D) Dog exclusion
Dogs are prohibited from the following sites and/or types of land : Children’s play areas, tennis courts, putting greens, pitch and putt courses, adventure golf courses, and crazy golf courses, bowls greens, BMX tracks, skate parks and games courts together with the following sites (areas hatched red on plans).
Miniature Railway Line, Littlehampton.pdf [pdf] 789KB
- Bognor Regis Yacht Club to Gloucester Road, Bognor Regis
Bognor Regis Beach (East of Pier).pdf [pdf] 561KB
Bognor Regis Beach (West of Pier).pdf [pdf] 652KB - Canning Road to Felpham Sailing Club, Felpham
Felpham Beach and Beach Huts.pdf [pdf] 688KB - East Pier to Norfolk Road, Littlehampton
Littlehampton East Beach.pdf [pdf] 863KB
Penalties
Resources
Dog Fouling Information Leaflet.pdf [pdf] 946KB
Dog Fouling A5 sign.pdf [pdf] 738KB