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Cornwall has hundreds of beaches. Many dog owners like to be able to take their dogs on Cornwall’s beaches, but not everyone likes or enjoys dogs. Every three years the Council consults on the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) which isin place to balance the needs of dog owners and others who enjoy the 46 Cornish beaches that are subject to seasonal restrictions on dogs.
On most of these 43 beaches, dogs are currently not allowed between 10am and 6pm from 1 July to 31 August. On beaches that hold Blue Flag or Seaside Award status, restrictions are in place for longer, starting on 15 May and ending on 30 September. In addition, there are also three areas in the Hayle estuary where dogs are not allowed at all because they are protected wildlife areas.
Some privately owned beaches have their own restrictions in place, but there are also many other beaches that do not have any restrictions for dogs at all.
The feedback we receive suggests that the current level of restrictions works well for most beach users.
During the summer months, people are still able to take their dogs for a beach walk in the early morning and the evening, while people who prefer a beach to be dog free are clear about the months and times of day they can expect this.
People disregarding the PSPO may be issued with a £100 Fixed Penalty Notice. Patrols are undertaken by a mix of Dog Welfare Enforcement officers, Town and Parish Council officers and Civil Enforcement Officers.
We propose to leave the current restrictions in place.
To provide feedback about the restrictions and our proposal, people could complete a consultation questionnaire by 7 December 2025.
Paper copies were available on request.
We are now analysing the feedback. The results of the consultation will be considered by Cornwall Council's Neighbourhoods Overview and Scrutiny Committee in January 2026 and help inform the PSPO that will be in place for 2026-2028.
Cornwall has hundreds of beaches. Many dog owners like to be able to take their dogs on Cornwall’s beaches, but not everyone likes or enjoys dogs. Every three years the Council consults on the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) which isin place to balance the needs of dog owners and others who enjoy the 46 Cornish beaches that are subject to seasonal restrictions on dogs.
On most of these 43 beaches, dogs are currently not allowed between 10am and 6pm from 1 July to 31 August. On beaches that hold Blue Flag or Seaside Award status, restrictions are in place for longer, starting on 15 May and ending on 30 September. In addition, there are also three areas in the Hayle estuary where dogs are not allowed at all because they are protected wildlife areas.
Some privately owned beaches have their own restrictions in place, but there are also many other beaches that do not have any restrictions for dogs at all.
The feedback we receive suggests that the current level of restrictions works well for most beach users.
During the summer months, people are still able to take their dogs for a beach walk in the early morning and the evening, while people who prefer a beach to be dog free are clear about the months and times of day they can expect this.
People disregarding the PSPO may be issued with a £100 Fixed Penalty Notice. Patrols are undertaken by a mix of Dog Welfare Enforcement officers, Town and Parish Council officers and Civil Enforcement Officers.
We propose to leave the current restrictions in place.
To provide feedback about the restrictions and our proposal, people could complete a consultation questionnaire by 7 December 2025.
Paper copies were available on request.
We are now analysing the feedback. The results of the consultation will be considered by Cornwall Council's Neighbourhoods Overview and Scrutiny Committee in January 2026 and help inform the PSPO that will be in place for 2026-2028.
