Dogs Public Space Protection Orders

This page sets out the Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) regarding how dogs' behaviour is regulated in parks and open spaces in and around Reigate.

Where a person responsible for a dog does not follow the requirements of the PSPO(s), the council may issue them with a fixed penalty notice of £80 or, ultimately they may be prosecuted with a maximum £1,000 penalty on conviction.

The parks and open spaces are listed in alphabetical order. 

Some areas are covered by more than one PSPO which, together, set out the rules specific for each area.

Castle Grounds (behind the High Street), Reigate

Located behind the High Street, Reigate

• This is a dogs-on-lead-by-direction area, where a dog would need to be put on a lead if asked by an authorised officer of the council. 
• The area is also covered by the order that sets the maximum number of dogs to be walked, which means no one person is allowed to walk more than four dogs at a time.
• The fouling of land by dogs order requires the person in charge of the dog to clear any fouling.

Colley Hill/Queens Park adjacent land, Reigate

• This is a dogs-on-lead-by-direction area, where a dog would need to be put on a lead if asked by an authorised officer of the council. 
• The area is also covered by the order that sets the maximum number of dogs to be walked, which means no one person is allowed to walk more than four dogs at a time.
• The fouling of land by dogs order requires the person in charge of the dog to clear any fouling.

East Road play area, Reigate 

• This is a dog exclusion area, where no dogs are permitted. 

Gatton Park

• This is a dogs-on-lead-by-direction area, where a dog would need to be put on a lead if asked by an authorised officer of the council. 
• The area is also covered by the order that sets the maximum number of dogs to be walked, which means no one person is allowed to walk more than four dogs at a time.
• The fouling of land by dogs order requires the person in charge of the dog to clear any fouling.

Hartswood play area 

Hartswood Avenue, Reigate 

• This is a dog exclusion area, where no dogs are permitted.

Priory Park

Bell Street, Reigate

• This is a dogs-on-lead-by-direction area, where a dog would need to be put on a lead if asked by an authorised officer of the council. 
• The area is also covered by the order that sets the maximum number of dogs to be walked, which means no one person is allowed to walk more than four dogs at a time​​​​​​​.
• The fouling of land by dogs order requires the person in charge of the dog to clear any fouling.

The following additional rules apply to specific parts of the park. 

• Formal gardens area (from behind the tennis courts to Bell Street and from the Ha Ha to Morrison’s and Bell Street car parks): is a dog on lead area, where the dog is required to be on a lead at all times. 
• Footpath and bank around lake: is a dog on lead area, where the dog is required to be on a lead at all times. 
• Playground: is a dog exclusion area, where no dogs are permitted. 
• The multi-use games area, (the basketball court to the side of the tennis courts): is a dog exclusion area, where no dogs are permitted.
• Tennis courts: are a dog exclusion area, where no dogs are permitted.

Reigate Garden of Remembrance 

Bancroft Court, Reigate

• This is a dog exclusion area, where no dogs are permitted. 

Reigate Heath

Flanchford Road, Reigate

• This is a dogs-on-lead-by-direction area, where a dog would need to be put on a lead if asked by an authorised officer of the council. 
• The area is also covered by the order that sets the maximum number of dogs to be walked, which means no one person is allowed to walk more than four dogs at a time​​​​​​​.
• The fouling of land by dogs order requires the person in charge of the dog to clear any fouling.

Sandcross skate and BMX park 

Sandcross Lane, Reigate 

• This is a dog exclusion area, where no dogs are permitted. 

South Park play area 

King Georges Field, Whitehall Lane, Reigate 

• This is a dog exclusion area, where no dogs are permitted. 

St Mary's Church  

Chart Lane, Reigate

• This is a dogs-on-lead-by-direction area, where a dog would need to be put on a lead if asked by an authorised officer of the council. 
• The area is also covered by the order that sets the maximum number of dogs to be walked, which means no one person is allowed to walk more than four dogs at a time​​​​​​​.
• The fouling of land by dogs order requires the person in charge of the dog to clear any fouling.

Trumpets Hill Road, Reigate 

• This is a dogs-on-lead-by-direction area, where a dog would need to be put on a lead if asked by an authorised officer of the council. 
• The area is also covered by the order that sets the maximum number of dogs to be walked, which means no one person is allowed to walk more than four dogs at a time​​​​​​​.
• The fouling of land by dogs order requires the person in charge of the dog to clear any fouling.

Wray Common

Croydon Road/Batts Hill, Reigate

• This is a dogs-on-lead-by-direction area, where a dog would need to be put on a lead if asked by an authorised officer of the council. 
• The area is also covered by the order that sets the maximum number of dogs to be walked, which means no one person is allowed to walk more than four dogs at a time​​​​​​​.​​​​​​​
• The fouling of land by dogs order requires the person in charge of the dog to clear any fouling.

Woodhatch Park play area 

Brandsland, Woodhatch, Reigate 

• This is a dog exclusion area, where no dogs are permitted.