East Sussex, St Leonards on Sea/Ninfield/Sedlescombe/Bexhill and other areas - Temporary Traffic Restrictions and Road Closures, to allow for works to be complete.
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EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
The East Sussex (A21 Sedlescombe Road North,
St Leonards-on-Sea) (Temporary 30 mph Speed Limit) Order 2024 No.2
To allow East Sussex Highways to carry out works, East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily restrict all traffic using the following lengths of road to a speed not exceeding 30 mph:-
Temporary 30 mph Speed Limit
Sedlescombe Road North – from Dunelm to the boundary with the A21(T) Sedlescombe Road North.
The Order commenced 2 September 2024 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken between 31 January and 28 February 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U3138 Quarry Hill, St Leonards-on-Sea) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2024 To allow East Sussex Highways to carry out works, East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will continue the closure on the following length of road;
Temporary Road Closure
Quarry Hill – from the junction with U3106 West Hill Road to the junction with U3136 Archery Road.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible with an alternative route for through traffic via U3106 West Hill Road – U3110 Boscobel Road, Pevensey Road – U3135 Highlands Gardens – U3136 Archery Road and vice versa.
The Order commenced on 27 December 2024 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken between 31 January and 31 March 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C639 Ivyhouse Lane, Guestling) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025 To allow East Sussex Highways to carry out works, East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following length of road;
Temporary Road Closure
Ivyhouse Lane – from the junction with C638 Rock Lane to the junction with C639 Chowns Hill.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible with an alternative route for through traffic via C638 Rock Lane – U3246 Red Lake Terrace – A259 Rye Road, Old London Road – B2093 Old London Road, The Ridge – C639 Chowns Hill and vice versa.
The Order commences 3 February 2025 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken between 3 and 14 February 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (A271 Kitchenham Road, Ninfield/
Ashburnham) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2024
To allow East Sussex Highways to carry out works, East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following length of road;
Temporary Road Closure
Kitchenham Road – from the junction with A269 Standard Hill to the junction with U6202 Freckley Hollow.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible with an alternative route for through traffic via A271 Kitchenham Road, Beechdown Wood, North Trade Road, Ten Sixty Six roundabout – A2100 High Street, Upper Lake, Lower Lake, Battle Hill, Hastings Road, Battle Road, The Ridge West – A2690 Queensway, Combe Valley Way – A2691 Haven Brook Avenue – A269 Ninfield Road, Bexhill Road, The Green, High Street, Standard Hill and vice versa.
The Order commenced 25 November 2024 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken on 7 and 8 February 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (B2182 Cooden Drive, Bexhill) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025 To allow SGN to carry out works, East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following length of road;
Temporary Road Closure
Cooden Drive – from the junction with B2182 Cooden Sea Road to the junction with U6739 South Cliff Avenue.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible with an alternative route for through traffic via B2182 Cooden Sea Road – A259(T) Little Common roundabout, Little Common Road – B2098 Sutherland Avenue, Collington Avenue, Terminus Road, Buckhurst Place – A269 Town Hall Square, Buckhurst Road, Upper Sea Road – B2182 Sea Road, Marina, Sackville roundabout, West
Parade, Richmond Road, Cooden Drive and vice versa.
The Order commences 3 February 2025 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier.
However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken between 3 February 2025 and 1 February 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (A269 Standard Hill, Ninfield) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2024
To allow East Sussex Highways to carry out works, East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following length of road;
Temporary Road Closure
Standard Hill – from the junction with A271 Kitchenham Road to the junction with U7699 Coombe Lane.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible with an alternative route for through traffic via A271 Boreham Hill, The Strait, Windmill Hill Road, Gardner Street, Hailsham Road, New Road, Amberstone, Hawkswood Road, Upper Horsebridge, Lower Horsebridge – A22 Boship roundabout, Hailsham bypass, Polegate Road, Hailsham Road – A27(T) Cop Hall roundabout, Polegate bypass, Dittons Road roundabout, Pevensey bypass, Pevensey Haven roundabout – A259(T) Marsh Road, Barnhorn Road, Little Common roundabout, Little Common Road – A2690 Combe Valley Way – A2691 Haven Brook Avenue – A269 Ninfield Road, Bexhill Road, The Green, High Street, Standard Hill and vice versa.
The Order commenced 4 March 2024 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken on 7 and 8 February 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U6522 Collington Lane West, Bexhill) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
To allow Openreach to carry out works, East Sussex County Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this notice to make an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following length of road;
Temporary Road Closure
Collington Lane West – from the junction with P6609 Lake House Close to the junction with U6523 Bicton Gardens.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible with an alternative route for through traffic via U6522 Collington Lane West – U6527 Birkdale – U6522 Collington Lane West and vice versa.
The Order commences 14 February 2025 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken between 14 and 17 February 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U3158 St Johns Road,
St Leonards-on-Sea) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
To allow East Sussex Highways to carry out works, East Sussex County Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this notice to make an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following length of road;
Temporary Road Closure
St Johns Road – from the junction with U3157 Church Road to the junction with U3159 Magdalen Road.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible with an alternative route for through traffic via U3157 Church Road – U3158 Blomfield Road – U3159 Magdalen Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 20 February 2025 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken on 20 and 21 February 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U6522 Collington Lane West, Bexhill) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
To allow Openreach to carry out works, East Sussex County Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this notice to make an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following length of road;
Temporary Road Closure
Collington Lane West – from the junction with P6609 Lake House Close to the junction with U6523 Bicton Gardens.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible with an alternative route for through traffic via U6522 Collington Lane West – U6527 Birkdale – U6522 Collington Lane West and vice versa.
The Order commences 14 February 2025 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken between 14 and 17 February 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U6975 Cottage Lane, Westfield) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
To allow Southern Water to carry out works, East Sussex County Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this notice to make an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following length of road;
Temporary Road Closure
Cottage Lane – from the junction with U6961 Mill Lane to the junction with C22 Harts Green.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible with an alternative route for through traffic via U6975 Cottage Lane – A28 Main Road – C22 Wheel Lane, Harts Green and vice versa.
The Order commences 17 February 2025 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken between 17 and 21 February 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U6954 New England Lane, Sedlescombe) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
To allow UKPN to carry out works, East Sussex County Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this notice to make an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following length of road;
Temporary Road Closure
New England Lane – from the junction with A21(T) Whydown Hill to the junction with C22 Harts Green.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible with an alternative route for through traffic via A271 Upper Horsebridge Road – B2104 London Road – C208 Hawks Road – A21(T) Whydown Hill, New Road – B2244 Tollgate Road – C22 Chapel Hill, Cottage Lane, Harts Green and vice versa.
The Order commences 18 February 2025 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken on 18 February 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U6982 Knelle Road and Langham Road, Robertsbridge) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
To allow East Sussex Highways to carry out works, East Sussex County Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this notice to make an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following lengths of road;
Temporary Road Closures Knelle Road – from Gerrans to Wyverne. Langham Road – from the junction with U6982 Knelle Road to Conaways.
Diversion via U6982 Langham Road, Bellhurst Road – C18 Station Road – U6982 Knelle Road and vice versa.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible with an alternative route for through traffic set out above.
The Order commences 19 February 2025 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken between 19 and 21 February 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C93 Forewood Lane, Crowhurst) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
To allow East Sussex Highways to carry out works, East Sussex County Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this notice to make an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following length of road;
Temporary Road Closure
Forewood Lane – from the junction with P6661 Station Road to the junction with U6945 Forewood Rise.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible with an alternative route for through traffic via C93 Forewood Lane, Telham Lane – A2100 Hastings Road, Battle Road, Beauport Park roundabout, The Ridge West – A2690 Queensway – C93 Crowhurst Road, Sandrock Hill, Crowhurst Road, Forewood Lane and vice versa.
The Order commences 19 February 2025 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken on 19 and 20 February 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (C295 Houghton Green Lane, Playden) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
To allow South East Water to carry out works, East Sussex County Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this notice to make an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following length of road;
Temporary Road Closure
Houghton Green Lane – from the junction with U6414 Houghton Lane to the junction with A268 Rye Road.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible with an alternative route for through traffic via C295 Houghton Green Lane – C296 Military Road – A268 Rye Hill, Rye Road and vice versa.
The Order commences 17 February 2025 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken between 17 and 20 February 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
The East Sussex (U6589 Gunters Lane/U6586 West Down
Road/U6745 Woodsgate Park, Bexhill)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025 To allow East Sussex Highways to carry out works, East Sussex County Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this notice to make an Order under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following lengths of road;
Temporary Road Closures
Gunters Lane and West Down Road – from the junction with P6616 Old Mill Park to the junction with U6582 Broadoak Lane. Diversion via U6586 West Down Road – A259(T) Little Common Road – A2690 Combe Valley Way – A269 London Road, Ninfield Road – C346 Turkey Road – U6589 Gunters Lane and vice versa.
Woodsgate Park – At the junction with U6589 Gunters Lane for a distance of approximately 30 metres.
Diversion via U6745 Woodsgate Park – U6588 Down Road – A259(T) Little Common Road – U6586 West Down Road and vice versa.
A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible with an alternative route for through traffic set out above.
The Order commences 17 February 2025 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken between 17 and 19 February 2025 depending upon the weather conditions.
If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.
WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981
THE EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
(HASTINGS BOROUGH)
DEFINITIVE MAP AND STATEMENT
THE EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
(PUBLIC FOOTPATH HASTINGS 426)
DEFINITIVE MAP MODIFICATION ORDER 2025
The above Order, made on 24 January 2025, if confirmed as made, will modify the Definitive Map and Statement for the area by adding a public footpath as follows: A footpath with an arbitrary centreline route shown on the Order Plan between points A-B-C-D-E. Commencing at the junction of Barley Lane and public footpaths Hastings 385c, Hastings 388 and Hastings 389, at point A at TQ 8489 1141, with a width of 5.5 metres. Continuing in a south-easterly direction for 170 metres on a lane passing Fairlight Place to north of a grass area at point B at TQ 8501 1129, with a varying width of 3 to 4 metres.
Point B has a width of 3.5 metres. From there the path narrows to 1 metre continuing in a south south-easterly direction for 48 metres along the western edge of the grass area to a gravel track at Place Farm Cottages at TQ 8502 1125. The path then widens to 3.5 metres and continues for 12 metres crossing the gravel track to just before a field gate at point C at TQ 8502 1124.
From point C the path continues with a width of 1.5 metres in a west south-westerly direction, for 30 metres along a worn path to a bank above a gulley at point D at TQ 8500 1122. From there it continues south for 50 metres with a varying width of 1 to 1.5 metres, descending on to the rocky surface of the gulley at TQ 8501 1112, where it widens to 3.5 metres.
The path continues downhill in south south-easterly direction for 75 metres, with a varying width of 1 to 3 metres. It runs through a deep sided gulley over large, exposed rocks with occasional running water, before reaching the junction with public footpaths Hastings 387, Hastings 398a, Hastings 400 and Hastings 401, at the head of Fairlight Glen at point E at TQ 8503 1111. The width at E is 3 metres.
The total length of the public footpath to be added is 385 metres.
A copy of the Order and the Order Map may be seen free of charge in Reception, East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1UE from 9am to 5pm Monday-Thursday and 9am-4.30pm on Fridays between 31 January 2025 and 17 March 2025.
Copies of the Order and Order Plan can also be viewed at Hastings Borough Council, Muriel Matters House, Breeds Place, Hastings, East Sussex TN34 3UY between the hours of 9am and 5pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10am to 5pm on Wednesday and 9am to 4.30pm on Friday during the same period.
Copies of the Order and Order Plan can also be requested by emailing definitive.map@eastsussex.gov.uk quoting reference ‘RWO 183’ and online by going to https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/ leisure-tourism/discover-east-sussex/rights-of-way/definitivemap-statement/claiming-changing-public-right-of-way/registerdefinitive-map-modification-order-applications, click on the link “Register of DMMO applications” and follow the instructions on our website to find the case’s webpage where you will find the documentation. Should you have any problems viewing these documents, please email definitive.map@ eastsussex.gov.uk for assistance.
Any representation or objection relating to the Order must be sent in writing to Rights of Way, East Sussex County Council, Communities, Economy and Transport, West Block B Floor, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes BN7 1UE or by emailing definitive. map@eastsussex.gov.uk, quoting reference ‘RWO 183’ not later than 17 March 2025. Applicants are requested to state the grounds on which it is made.
If no representations or objections are duly made to the Order, or if any so made are withdrawn, the East Sussex County Council, instead of submitting the Order to the Secretary of State may itself confirm the Order. If the Order is submitted to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, any representations or objections which have been duly made and not withdrawn will be sent with it.
Philip Baker,
Deputy Chief Executive,
Governance Services
Department, County Hall, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1UE.
31 January 2025.
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