Dogs on Beaches etc

Public Space Protection Orders

What our dogs need to know!

DDC are in charge of this and you are best checking with their website here  https://www.dover.gov.uk/Environment/Environmental-Crime/Public-Spaces-Protection-Order/Public-Spaces-Protection-Order.aspx  

Quick Summary for the village -updated 29th July 2022 –  and copied from their website.

  • No dogs in our play area or tennis courts
  • Dogs on lead
    • on the promenade,
    • beach carpark,
    • green amenity area by the promenade
    • our church yards

  • Seasonal dog ban on most of our beach  -1st May to 30th September  between the hours of 9am and 6pm. (was 8pm – changed to 6pm on 26th July 22)
  • The beach in front of the White House does NOT have a protection order on it and can be used at all times – please please be considerate to the residents