Essex, Multiple Roads, Temporary Closures Due To Various Works
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Essex County Council
(Colchester City) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On-Street Parking Places)
(Civil Enforcement Area) (Amendment No.66) Order 2025
Pedestrian Crossings – Boxted Road, Safrona Avenue, and Whitmore Drive, Myland, Colchester
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council proposes to make the above Order under sections 1(1), 2(1) to (3), 32(1), 45, 46, 49, 51, 53 and 63A, and Parts III and IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).
Effect of the order:
1. To Revoke: “No Waiting at Any Time” Restrictions.
| Road | Description |
|---|---|
| Whitmore Drive | Both Sides: From its junction with Boxted Road, east for approximately 28.5 metres. |
2. To Revoke: “No Stopping at Any Time on Verge or Footway” Restrictions.
| Road | Description |
|---|---|
| Boxted Road | West Side: From the northern kerb line of Safrona Avenue to the southern kerb line of Safrona Avenue, approximately 6 metres. |
3. To Relocate: “No Stopping Except for Buses” Restrictions.
| Road | To Remove | To Implement |
|---|---|---|
| Boxted Road | East Side: From a point approximately 18 metres south of its junction with Whitmore Drive, south for approximately 13 metres. | East Side: From a point approximately 33 metres south of its junction with Whitmore Drive, south for approximately 13 metres. |
4. To Implement: “No Stopping Except for Buses” Restriction.
| Road | Description |
|---|---|
| Boxted Road | West Side: From a point approximately 67.5 metres north of its junction with Safrona Avenue, north for approximately 13 metres. |
5. To Implement: “No Stopping on Main Carriageway – 24hr Clearway” Restriction.
| Road | Description |
|---|---|
| Safrona Avenue | Both Sides: From its junction with Boxted Road, east for approximately 10 metres. |
| Whitmore Drive | Both Sides: From its junction with Boxted Road, east for approximately 10 metres. |
This Order will be cited as “The Essex County Council (Colchester Borough) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On-Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) (Amendment No.66) Order 2025” and is scheduled to be made under Sections 1 to 4, 32 to 35 and 45 to 63 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended), Essex County Council proposes to install and upgrade Pedestrian Crossings on Boxted Road, Safrona Avenue, and Whitmore Drive, in the City of Colchester as follows:
6. To Implement: a Signalised Pedestrian Crossing
| Road | Description |
|---|---|
| Boxted Road | The centre line of the crossing is approximately 6.5 metres north of its junction with Whitmore Drive. |
| Safrona Avenue | The centre line of the crossing is approximately 6 metres west of its junction with Boxted Road. |
7. To upgrade: an existing ‘Uncontrolled Crossing’ to Toucan Crossing
| Road | Description |
|---|---|
| Whitmore Drive | The centre line of the crossing is approximately 5.5 metres east of its junction with Boxted Road. |
8. To implement: a ‘Toucan Crossing’
| Road | Description |
|---|---|
| Boxted Road (south of Whitmore Drive) | The centre line of the crossing is approximately 11 metres south of its junction with Whitmore Drive. |
Further details: All associated documents for the proposed scheme are available online at Essex Highways website: www.essexhighways.org/traffic-regulation-orders
If anyone wishes to be heard or view the documents, please call (or text) 07761 758317 to arrange a suitable time to inspect the documents quoting the below reference number. Documents can be viewed at the Essex County Council, County Hall E block main reception, Market Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1QH between the hours of 8.30am–5.30pm Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays). If inspection is required following the current social distancing restrictions, please email: TrafficRegulation.Order@essexhighways.org quoting reference TRAF/6841 by 15 August 2025
PLANNING APPLICATION
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 (as amended)
Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) Notice under Article 15
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Essex County Council is seeking planning permission for:
Temporary construction compound comprising office/welfare facilities, storage containers, secure store, bicycle parking stands and other ancillary development; at land east of Queen Street Bus Depot, Queen Street, Colchester, CO1 2PQ. Reference: CC/ COL/61/25
The site is situated within Colchester Area 1 Conservation Area.
The proposal may affect the setting of Scheduled Monument “Town Wall”.
Members of the public may inspect a copy of the application and other documents submitted with it online at https://planning.essex.gov.uk.
Consultation on this application is open until 14 August 2025.
Representations or objections in respect of this application can be made online at:
https://planning.essex.gov.uk or via email to mineralsandwaste@essex.gov.uk or in writing to Planning Services, Essex County Council, County Hall, Chelmsford, CM1 1QH quoting application number CC/COL/61/25. Please include your name, full postal address and indicate the grounds of your representation. These must be received by 14 August 2025.
TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL
NOTICE OF MAKING OF AN ORDER
TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 – SECTION 257
FOOTPATHS 3 AND 4 WEELEY
The above order, made 10 July 2025, will divert part lengths of public Footpaths 3 and 4 in the parish of Weeley.
Footpath 3 Weeley: Order application 19/00524/OUT approved 14/08/2019 and 22/00979/DETAIL approved 04/10/2023 in respect of 280 dwellings, a 2 Form of Entry Primary School, a local centre, public open space, vehicular access off B1441 and off Gutteridge Hall Lane and associated works.
A part length of Footpath 3 Weeley commencing from point A at grid reference 615092,2219 at a field boundary running in a west, south westerly direction alongside a field boundary for a distance of 53 metres to point C at grid reference 615033,22218 continuing in a south, south easterly direction across the field for a distance of 73 metres to point B at grid reference 615062,22211 where it continues unaffected, to an alternative route 2 in width commencing at the aforementioned point A running in south, then south westerly parallel to the proposed access road for a distance of 88 metres to the aforementioned point B where it continues unaffected.
Footpath 4 Weeley:
A part length of Footpath 4 Weeley shown by a bold black continuous line on the Order Map starting from point D at grid reference 615028,21917 within a field running in a generally south easterly direction for a distance of 70 metres to point E at grid reference 615061,21913 where it continues in a generally north easterly direction alongside a narrow wooded area for a distance of 30 metres to point F at grid reference 615121,21928 where it continues unaffected, to an alternative route of 2 metres in width commencing at the aforementioned point D and continuing in an easterly direction alongside an existing ditch and then across the development access to the aforementioned point F where it continues unaffected.
A copy of the Order and Order map can be inspected during normal opening hours by emailing publicpathorders@essexhighways.org to arrange a suitable time to inspect the documents quoting the reference 516.
A copy of the Order and Order map may be seen online at:
https://www.essexhighways.org/public-path-notices and have also been sent to Tendring District Council and Weeley Parish Council.
If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, Tendring District Council may confirm the Order as an unopposed order. If objections are made and not withdrawn, the Order will be sent to the Secretary of State for the Environment for confirmation with any representations or objections which have not been withdrawn.
Any such objections or representations must be made in writing on or before 21 August 2025 to:
Public Rights of Way Team, Essex County Council, County Hall, Market Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1QH quoting the Order title.
Any person may make a representation or objection on the grounds that the order should not be confirmed because the criteria in Section 257 of the Act have not been met.
(Various Roads, Acorn Close, Elmstead) (20mph Zone) Order 2025.
Notice is hereby given that Essex County Council has made the above Order under Sections 84(1) and (2) and Part III of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).
Effect of the order:
The Effect of the Order: To Implement a 20mph Zone in Elmstead.
| Road | Description |
|---|---|
| Pine Way | From a point approximately 5 metres from its junction with School Road for its entire length including private drives and any turning heads. |
| Acorn Close | For the entire length from its junction with Pine Way including private access roads. |
| Oak Close | From its junction with Pine Way for its entire length, including private drives. |
| Beech Close | From its junction with Pine Way for its entire length, including private drives. |
| Poplar Close | From its junction with Pine Way for its entire length, including private drives. |
The order will come into operation on 31 August 2025.
Further details: If you need to view a hard copy of these documents, please call (or text) 07761 758317 to arrange a suitable time to inspect the documents. Documents can also be inspected at County Hall, Market Road, Chelmsford CM1 1QH, from 8.30am–5.30pm Monday to Friday.
Any person wishing to question the validity of the Order or any provision contained within it on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) or on the grounds that any requirement of the Act, or any instrument made under it, has not been complied with in relation to the Order, may make application to the High Court within six weeks from the date the Order was made.
(Barbrook Lane, Tipree) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
Notice is hereby given that Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Barbrook Lane, Tiptree in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 98m west of the junction with Grove Road west for a distance of approximately 420m in a westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 19th August 2025 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03107191532 – Anglian Water). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while new connection works are undertaken by Anglian Water.
An alternative route is available via Maypole Road, Church Road, Grove Road and vice versa (with access only into Barbrook Lane).
The Order will come into effect on 31st July 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Boxted Road, Great Horkesley) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
Notice is hereby given that Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Boxted Road, Great Horkesley in the City of Colchester, from its junction with A134 The Causeway for a distance of approximately 100m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 18th August 2025 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD0370662884171 – Anglian Water). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signage showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public while carriageway maintenance works are undertaken by Anglian Water.
An alternative route is available via A134 (The Causeway), Ivy Lodge Road, Horkesley Road, Straight Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 31st July 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Dedham Road, Langham) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
Notice is hereby given that Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Dedham Road, Langham in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 120m north east of its junction with Old Road for a distance of approximately 270m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 18th August 2025 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008PT006793KRSP – Openreach). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signage showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while new cable ducting works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Straight Road, Ipswich Road, A12, A134, Boxted Road, Straight Road, Dedham Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 31st July 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Greenstead Road, Colchester) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Greenstead Road, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Harwich Road to its junction with Henry Court for a distance of approximately 105m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 20th August 2025 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03102138580 – Essex County Council). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while maintenance works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Greenstead Road, St Andrews Avenue, Harwich Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 31st July 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Greyhound Hill, Langham) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
Notice is hereby given that Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Greyhound Hill, Langham in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Moor Road for a distance of approximately 150m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 19th August 2025 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD0315919645 – Anglian Water). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signing showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while remedial works are undertaken by Anglian Water.
An alternative route is available via Greyhound Hill, Dedham Road, Old Mill Road, High Street and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 31st July 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Keelars Lane, Elmstead & Tye Lane, Elmstead Market) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order:
To temporarily close that length of Keelars Lane, Elmstead in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Tye Lane for a distance of approximately 115m in a south easterly direction.
To temporarily close that length of Tye Lane, Elmstead Market in the District of Tendring from a point approximately 160m south of the junction with Brightlingsea Road for a distance of approximately 115m in a southerly then north easterly direction.
The closures are scheduled to commence on 20th August 2025 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008WP8876HYS/BC008WP8876HYS01 – Openreach). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while cable works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Keelars Lane, Brightlingsea Road, Colchester Road, Rectory Road, Rectory Hill, Alresford Road, Keelars Lane and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 31st July 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Kelvedon Road, Tiptree) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Kelvedon Road, Tiptree in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Oak Road to its junction with Townsend Road for a distance of approximately 420m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 11th August 2025 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (SY7030665623 – G3 Gas Ltd). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while new gas supply works are undertaken by G3 Gas Ltd.
An alternative route is available via Oak Road, Kelvedon Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 31st July 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Military Road, Colchester) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Military Road, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 90m south east of its junction with Winnock Drive for a distance of approximately 35m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 18th August 2025 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03001762062 – Anglian Water). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while works are undertaken by Anglian Water.
An alternative route is available via Magdalen Street, St Botolph’s Circus, Mersea Road, Roberts Road and vice versa (with access only into Military Road).
The Order will come into effect on 31st July 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Morant Road, Colchester) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Morant Road, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Kimberley Road for a distance of approximately 75m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 20th August 2025 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC410102E875B707 – Openreach). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while telegraph pole replacements works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Kimberley Road, Wimpole Road, Harsnett Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 31st July 2025 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Nightingale Hill, Langham) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Nightingale Hill, Langham in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 735m south west of its junction with Dedham Road for a distance of approximately 365m in a south easterly direction.
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