Kensworth / Harlington / Slip End / Dunstable / Houghton Regis / Streatley - Various Traffic, Parking & Footpath Orders

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(THE LYNCH, KENSWORTH)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Central Bedfordshire Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along the length of The Lynch, Kensworth outside Corner Cottage.

This temporary closure is required to enable frame and lid repair/ replacement works to take place and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. Where possible access will be maintained to property and premises but may be restricted from time to time according to local signing.

It is expected that the works will take place from 11 to 13 February 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure is via The Lynch, Spratts Lane, Lynch Hill and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 11 February 2026 for a period of eighteen months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier.

For further information please contact Affinity Water – 08451552066.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(MONMOUTH ROAD, HARLINGTON)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Central Bedfordshire Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along the length of Monmouth Road, Harlington at the junction with Daubeney Close.

This temporary closure is required to enable carriageway repair works to take place and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. Where possible access will be maintained to property and premises but may be restricted from time to time according to local signing.

It is expected that the works will take place from 11 to 13 February between the hours of 0800-1800. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure will be via Goswell End Rd, Lincoln Way and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 11 February 2026 for a period of eighteen months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier.

For further information please contact Highways Helpdesk – 03003008049.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL PROPOSES TO INTRODUCE A

DISABLED PARKING BAY AND REVOKE AN AMBULANCE BAY ON  CRAWLEY CLOSE, SLIP END

Reason for proposal: The disabled parking space would provide a dedicated place for blue badge holders to park. The existing ambulance bay is rarely used, so its removal will allow the space to be repurposed for general parking, improving overall availability for other road users.

Effect of the Order:

To introduce Parking for Disabled badge holders only on the following length of road in Slip End:-

1. Crawley Close, west side, from a point in line with the shared property boundary between No. 1A and No. 3 and extending in a south-westerly direction, covering an area approximately 6.6m metres in length and 2m metres in width.

To revoke an Ambulance Bay on the following length of road in Slip End:-

1. Crawley Close, west side, from a point in line with the shared property boundary between No. 1A and No. 3 and extending in a south-westerly direction, covering an area approximately 10m metres in length and 2m metres in width.

Please see plan for clarification.

Details may also be viewed online at www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/publicstatutorynotices 

Comments should be sent by e-mail to highways.consultation@centralbedfordshire. gov.uk by 11 February 2026. Any objections must state the grounds on which they are made. All comments must quote unique reference number TRO-076. If you want to send in your comments in writing please send them to the address shown below FAO Emily Hirst.

Please note that any comments received will be redacted of personal information and uploaded onto the Central Bedfordshire Council website as part of a report on the scheme a few days before the proposal is discussed at the relevant Traffic Management Meeting, where it will remain in the public domain. If you do not wish for your comments to be part of the report please state this explicitly within your response.

Order Title: If made will be “Central Bedfordshire Council (Bedfordshire County Council (District of South Bedfordshire) (Civil Enforcement Area and Special Enforcement Area) (Waiting Restrictions and Street Parking Places) (Consolidation) Order 2008)

(Variation No.*) Order 202*”

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL PROPOSES TO INTRODUCE A DISABLED PARKING BAY ON PASCOMB ROAD, DUNSTABLE

Reason for proposal: The disabled parking space would provide a dedicated place for blue badge holders to park.

Effect of the Order:

To introduce Parking for Disabled badge holders only on the following length of road in Dunstable:-

1. Pascomb Road, south-east side, from a point 19 metres from the junction with Drovers Way and extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance covering 6.6m in length and 2m in width. Please see plan for clarification.

Details may also be viewed online at www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/publicstatutorynotices 

Comments should be sent by e-mail to highways.consultation@centralbedfordshire. gov.uk by 18 February 2026. Any objections must state the grounds on which they are made. All comments must quote unique reference number TRO-077. If you want to send in your comments in writing please send them to the address shown below FAO Emily Hirst.

Please note that any comments received will be redacted of personal information and uploaded onto the Central Bedfordshire Council website as part of a report on the scheme a few days before the proposal is discussed at the relevant Traffic Management Meeting, where it will remain in the public domain. If you do not wish for your comments to be part of the report please state this explicitly within your response.

Order Title: If made will be “Central Bedfordshire Council (Bedfordshire County Council (District of South Bedfordshire) (Civil Enforcement Area and Special Enforcement Area) (Waiting Restrictions and Street Parking Places) (Consolidation) Order 2008)

(Variation No.*) Order 202*”

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

PROPOSES TO INTRODUCE

A BUS GATE ON LIME TREE DRIVE, HOUGHTON REGIS

Notice is hereby given that Central Bedfordshire Council, in exercise of its powers under Sections 1, 2 and 4 of the Highways Act 1980 and all other enabling powers, propose to introduce a Bus Gate on Lime Tree Drive, Houghton Regis.

Effect of the Order:

To introduce a Bus Gate (to be actively enforced by a ANPR camera) on the following length of road in Houghton Regis:-

1. Lime Tree Drive, from a point approximately 34 metres south of the centre of the junction with Waterslade Way and extending in a south-easterly direction, following the curvature of the road for approximately 133 metres ending approximately 10 metres west of the centre of the junction with Silver Birch Avenue. Details may also be viewed online at www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/publicstatutorynotices 

Comments should be sent by e-mail to highways.consultation@centralbedfordshire. gov.uk by 18 February 2026. Any objections must state the grounds on which they are made and must quote unique reference number TRO-080. If you want to send in your comments in writing please send them to the address shown below FAO Emily Hirst.

Please note that any comments received will be redacted of personal information and uploaded onto the Central Bedfordshire Council website as part of a report on the scheme a few days before the proposal is discussed at the relevant Traffic Management Meeting, where it will remain in the public domain. If you do not wish for your comments to be part of the report please state this explicitly within your response.

Order Title: If made will be “Central Bedfordshire Council (Lime Tree Drive, Houghton Regis) Bus Gate Order 202*”

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL PROPOSES TO INTRODUCE  A NO ENTRY RESTRICTION ON HUCKETT STREET, HOUGHTON REGIS

Reason for proposal: The proposed Order is considered necessary avoiding danger to persons or other traffic using the road or any other road and for preventing the likelihood of any such danger arising. More details can be found on the attached Statement of Reasons.

Effect of the Order

To prohibit entry on the following road in Houghton Regis:-

1. Huckett Street – to prohibit the entry of vehicles into Huckett Street from Elmers Gate at the junction.

Details may be viewed online at www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/publicstatutorynotices. Comments or objections should be sent by e-mail to highways.consultation@ centralbedfordshire.gov.uk by 18 February 2026. Any objections must state the grounds on which they are made and must quote unique reference number TRO-080-NE. If you wish to submit comments in writing please send them to the address below, FAO Emily Hirst.

Please note that any comments received will be redacted of personal information and published on the Central Bedfordshire Council website as part of the report for the relevant Traffic Management Meeting, where they will remain in the public domain. If you do not wish your comments to be published, please state this clearly in your response.

Order Title: If made will be “Central Bedfordshire Council (Huckett Street, Houghton Regis) No Entry Order 202*”

Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981

Definitive Map and Statement for Central Bedfordshire as at 10 October 2014

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL (DEFINITIVE MAP AND STATEMENT FOR CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE) (STREATLEY RESTRICTED BYWAY NO. 23) MODIFICATION ORDER 2026

The above Order made on 23 January 2026, if confirmed as made, will modify the definitive map and statement for the area by upgrading the whole length of Bridleway No. 23, Streatley and part of Bridleway No. 41, Streatley to Restricted Byway:-

The lengths of Bridleway No. 23, Streatley and part of Bridleway No. 41, Streatley to be upgraded to Restricted Byway No. 23, Streatley extends from its junction with the A6, Barton Road at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) TL 0802 2654 in a generally easterly direction for approximately 418 metres along the top of Drays Ditches to its junction with Bridleway No. 22, Streatley at OS GR TL 0844 2649 then continues in a generally north-easterly direction for approximately 195 metres to its junction with Bridleway No. 24, Streatley at OS GR TL 0857 2663 then continues in a generally north-easterly direction for approximately 1022 metres to its junction with Bridleway No. 31, Streatley and Bridleway No. 32, Streatley at OS GR TL 0929 2733 then continues in a generally east-north-easterly direction for approximately 340 metres to its junction with Bridleway No. 33, Streatley and Bridleway No. 41, Streatley at OS GR TL 0960 2746 then continues in a generally east-north-easterly direction for approximately 285 metres to terminate at its junction with the Hertfordshire County Council boundary, BOAT No. 8, Hexton and BOAT No. 23, Lilley at OS GR TL 0985 2759. The width of Restricted Byway No. 23, Streatley varies between 6 metres and 10 metres wide. The width is 5 metres wide between OS GR TL 0802 2654 and OS GR TL 0844 2649 as defined by the width of the top of Drays Ditches.

A copy of the Order and the Order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at the offices of Central Bedfordshire Council Highways, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford. Any inspection will be by appointment only, please contact definitivemap@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or 0300 300 6530 to arrange an appointment. A copy of the Order and the Order map are available to view and download for free at https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/84/definitive_map/425/definitive_map_-_modifications/1. Paper copies of the Order and map may be bought at a charge of £4.00. An explanatory statement can be obtained by phoning 0300 300 6530.

Any representation or objection relating to the Order must be sent in writing to the Highway Asset Intelligence Team Leader, Central Bedfordshire Council Highways, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford, SG17 5QT or definitivemap@ centralbedfordshire.gov.uk not later than 18 March 2026, and applicants are requested to state the grounds on which it is made. Representations and objections must include either a postal or e-mail address. Any representations or objections made will be in the public domain and will be available for viewing/copying by members of the public.

If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn the Central Bedfordshire Council, instead of submitting the Order to the Secretary of State, may itself confirm the Order. If the Order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have been duly made and not withdrawn will be sent with the Order. These will be made publicly available by either the Council or the Planning Inspectorate.

Dated 28 January 2026

Gary Powell, Service Director, Highways

Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5QT