Renewal of Public Spaces Protection Orders for Anti-Social Behaviour and Dog Control in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames 2026-29

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Proposal

Restricted area

D1

Dog walkers must remove forthwith faeces left by any dog in their charge.

Borough

D2

Dogs are excluded from Barn Elms (playing fields) at all times and Petersham Meadows between 1 April – 1 November.

Site-specific

D3

Dogs are not permitted within play or sports areas enclosed by fences or hedges (including playgrounds, Multi Use Games Areas, basketball and tennis courts, outdoor gyms, bowling greens and skate parks).

Parks

D4

Dogs must be on leads at Crane Park Island, Leg o’ Mutton Reservoir, Terrace Gardens, York House Gardens (including Champions Wharf), Kings Field, Diamond Jubilee Gardens, Ham Common Pond, Kew Pond, Barnes Pond, Sheen Common Pond, open cemeteries and closed cemeteries and highways

Site-specific

& Highways

D5

The maximum number of dogs in a person’s charge is four unless in possession of a valid licence issued by the Council permitting up to six dogs.

Parks & Highways

D6

Dog walkers must ensure any dog in their charge is under proper control.

Borough