Kent, Multiple Temporary Traffic Regulation Notices

Highways

Kent County Council, acting in exercise of its powers under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, makes or intends to make the following Orders.

ASHFORD AREA

THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
(VARIOUS ROADS BOROUGH OF ASHFORD)
(WAITING RESTRICTIONS AND STREET PARKING PLACES)
(CONSOLIDATION) ORDER 2023 (AMENDMENT No.31) ORDER 2026

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Notice is given that THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL acting as the Local Traffic Authority and in exercise of its powers under Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 19, 32, 35, 36, 45, 46, 47, 49, 53, 124 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (‘the Act’), the Traffic Management Act 2004 and all other enabling powers, after consultation with the Chief Officer of Police in accordance with Part III of Schedule 9 to the Act, hereby proposed to make the following Order:-

The effect of the named Order will be to introduce waiting restrictions (DYL means double yellow lines “no waiting at any time” restrictions) on the following length of roads in Willesborough in the Borough of Ashford:-

HYTHE ROAD – (DYL) – On the north east side from its junction with Honeysuckle Avenue to its junction with The Street.

A full statement of the Council’s reasons for making the proposed Order, a plan indicating the location and the effect and a copy of any other Orders which will be amended by the proposed Order may be examined at Kroner House, Eurogate Business Park, Ashford, Kent TN24 8XU by appointment booked through tro@kent.gov.uk or viewed online from 8 May 2026 at www.kent.gov.uk/highwaysconsultations

Representations supporting or objecting to the proposed Order (your objection must explain the impact on traffic in the locality to be valid) can be made via our website using the above link or alternatively you can write to The Senior Parking & Traffic Regulation Officer, Kroner House, Traffic Management Team, Highways & Transportation, Eurogate Business Park, Ashford, Kent TN24 8XU by 12 noon Monday 1 June 2026.

DARTFORD AREA

THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
(VARIOUS ROADS, DARTFORD) (WAITING RESTRICTIONS AND STREET PARKING PLACES) (CONSOLIDATION) ORDER 2025
(AMENDMENT No.7) ORDER 2026

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Notice is given that The KENT COUNTY COUNCIL acting as the Local Traffic Authority and in exercise of its powers under Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 19, 32, 35, 36, 45, 46, 47, 49, 53, 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, (hereinafter called “the Act”), and all other enabling powers, after consultation with the Chief Officer of Police in accordance with Part III of Schedule 9 to the Act, hereby proposes to make the following Order:-

The effect of the named Order will introduce and amend Disable Persons Parking Bays (DPPBs), double yellow lines (DYL) and single yellow lines (SYL) on the following lengths of roads in Dartford:-

AVONMOUTH ROAD – DYL - On both side from its junction with Humber Road for a distance of 10 metres in a southerly direction. DARENTH PARK AVENUE – DYL – On the West side from the a point 3.7metres south of the southern boundary wall of 70 for a distance of 78.5 meters in a northerly direction. HILLTOP GARDENS – On the east side replace the existing single yellow lines with double yellow lines from garage 26 to the northern property boundary of 52-62. HUMBER ROAD – DYL – (1) On the south side from its junction with Avonmouth Road for a distance of 10 metres in both directions. (2) On the west side from the northern boundary of 41 for a distance of 20 metres in a southerly direction. KENWYN ROAD – DYL – On the east side from its junction with Humber Road for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction. LOWFIELD STREET – Reduce the existing payment parking bay by 11 metres and extend the existing restricted parking zone to a point in line with the southern boundary of no 31. RED STREET – DYL – (1) On the north side from the boundary of The Exchange/The Croft for a distance of 50 metres in a westerly direction. (2) On the south side from the boundary of The Bungalow/Victor Cottage for a distance of 50 metres in a westerly direction.

Place DPPBs on: ALMA ROAD – On the south east side from a point 29 metres from its junction with High Street for a distance of 6.6 metres in a westerly direction. ANNE OF CLEVES ROAD – Outside no. 73. COLNEY ROAD – Outside no. 9-11. DURRANT WAY – Outside no. 31-33/35. GORE ROAD – Outside no. 11/13. KEARY ROAD – Outside no. 35/37-39/41. MARTINS ROAD - Outside no. 19-21 SHENLEY ROAD – Outside no. 13. SUFFOLK ROAD – Remove a permit parking bay and replace with a DPPB outside no. 25/27.

Revoke DPPB’s on: FULWICH ROAD – Outside no. 161 and 151. JOYCE GREEN LANE – Outside no. 17. ST ALBANS ROAD –Outside no. 104. ST MARTINS ROAD – Outside no. 25-29. YORK ROAD – Outside no. 2b.

A full statement of the Council’s reasons for making the proposed Order, a plan indicating the location and the effect and a copy of any other Orders which will be amended by the proposed Order may be examined at Kent Highways & Transportation, Kent County Council, Kroner House, Eurogate Business Park, Ashford, TN24 8XU by appointment booked through tro@kent.gov.uk or viewed online from 8 May 2026 at www.kent.gov.uk/highwaysconsultations

Representations supporting or objecting to the proposed Order (your objection must explain the impact on traffic in the local area to be valid) can be made via our website using the above link or alternatively you can write to The Senior Parking & Traffic Regulation Officer, Traffic Management Team, Kent Highways & Transportation, Kent County Council, Kroner House, Eurogate Business Park, Ashford, TN24 8XU by 12 noon Monday 1 June 2026.

DOVER AREA

THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
(VARIOUS ROADS, DOVER) (SPEED LIMITS) (CONSOLIDATION) ORDER 2025 (AMENDMENT No.7) ORDER 2026

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Notice is hereby given that KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, acting as Local Traffic Authority and in exercise of its powers under sections 81, 82, 84 and 124 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, (hereinafter referred to as the Act) and all other enabling powers, after consultation with the Chief Officer of Police in accordance with Part III of Schedule 9 to the Act, hereby propose to make the following order.

The effect of the order would be to extend the current 20MPH speed limit on the following length of roads in Whitfield, Dover:-

ALISON CLOSE, ALISON CRESCENT, ANTELOPE CLOSE, ARABLE DRIVE, ARDENT ROAD, ASPEN DRIVE, BARLEY DRIVE, BEAUXFIELD, BEECHWOOD CLOSE, BEWSBURY CRESCENT, BEWSBURY CROSS LANE, BINDON BLOOD ROAD, BURGESS CLOSE, CASTLE DRIVE, CHAPEL ROAD, CHESTNUT CLOSE, CRANLEIGH DRIVE, DOWNSIDE ROAD, FARMCOMBE WAY, FIELD VIEW ROAD, FORGE LANE, FRANCE ROAD, GALAHAD WAY, GORDON ROAD, GRACE MEADOW, GREEN CLOSE, GREEN LANE, GUILFORD AVENUE, HARVEST ROAD, HENNIKER CLOSE, JOYES CLOSE, JOYES ROAD, KHARTOUM SQUARE, KINSON WAY, LENACRE LANE, LOXWOOD CLOSE, MAIZE LANE, MAYFIELD ROAD, NEWLANDS, NURSERY LANE, OATS DRIVE, ORCHARD CLOSE, RYE LANE, SINGLEDGE LANE, THE ACRE, THE DROVE, TRISTRAM WAY, WHYTE CLOSE – For their entire length. NAPCHESTER ROAD – From its junction with Sandwich Road for a distance of 480 metres in a north easterly direction.

A full statement of the Council’s reasons for making the proposed Order, a plan indicating the location and the effect and a copy of any other Orders which will be amended by the proposed Order may be examined at Kent Highways & Transportation, Kent County Council, Kroner House, Eurogate Business Park, Ashford, TN24 8XU by appointment booked through tro@kent.gov.uk or viewed online from 8 May 2026 at www.kent.gov.uk/highwaysconsultations

Representations supporting or objecting to the proposed Order (your objection must explain the impact on traffic in the local area to be valid) can be made via our website using the above link or alternatively you can write to The Senior Parking & Traffic Regulation Officer, Traffic Management Team, Kent Highways & Transportation, Kent County Council, Kroner House, Eurogate Business Park, Ashford, TN24 8XU by 12 noon on Monday 1 June 2026.

GRAVESHAM AREA

THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
(VARIOUS ROADS) (BOROUGH OF GRAVESHAM)
(VARIOUS TRAFFIC MOVEMENTS) (CONSOLIDATION) ORDER 2024 (AMENDMENT No.2) ORDER 2026

NOTICE is given that the Kent County Council under the above named Order and under Sections 1(1), 2(1) to (3), 3, 4, 19, 65(1), 124 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic regulation Act 1984 (‘the Act’) as amended and of all other enabling powers, and having regard to Section 122 of the Act and after consultation with the Chief Officer of Police in accordance with Part III of Schedule 9 to the Act, hereby make the following order:-

The effect of the Order would place an at any time Local Bus Lane on the following length of road in Gravesend, Gravesham:-

GARRICK STREET – On the east side for its entire length.

The Order was made on 7 May 2026 and its provisions will come into effect on 8 May 2026.

A full statement of the Council’s reasons for making the Order, a plan indicating the location and the effect and a copy of any other Orders which will be amended by the made Order may be examined at Kroner House, Eurogate Business Park, Ashford, Kent TN24 8XU by appointment booked through tro@kent.gov.uk or viewed online from 8 May 2026 at www.kent.gov.uk/highwaysconsultations

Anyone may, by application to the High Court within 6 weeks of the date of publication of this Notice, challenge the validity of the Orders or of any provision contained in them on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or any instrument made thereunder, or that there has been a failure to comply with any statutory requirement to the Orders.

THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
(VARIOUS ROADS, GRAVESHAM)
(WAITING RESTRICTIONS AND STREET PARKING PLACES)
(CONSOLIDATION) ORDER 2025 (AMENDMENT No.3) ORDER 2026

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

NOTICE is given that the Kent County Council hereby make an Order under Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 19, 32, 35, 36, 45, 46, 47, 49, 53, 124 and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the Traffic Management Act 2004, and all other enabling powers, after consultation with the Chief Officer of Police in accordance with Part III of Schedule 9 to the Act.

The effect of the Order is to introduce a no waiting at any time double yellow lines (DYL) on the following length of roads in Gravesend, Gravesham:-

GARRICK STREET – From the North going in a Southerly direction. (1) On the east side from a point 11.5 metres south of the junction with New Road re-position the existing Bus Stop by 3 metres to the north for a distance of 26.5 metres in a southerly direction. (2) On the east side between the bus stops re-position the existing DYLs by 3 metres to the north for a distance of 5.5 metres in a southerly direction. (3) On the east side re-position the existing bus stop by 3 metres for a distance of 15.5 metres in a southerly direction. (4) On the east side from the bus stop to the crossing zig zags place new DYLs outside Punjabi Junction.

The Order was made on 7 May 2026 and its provisions will come into effect on 8 May 2026.

A full statement of the Council’s reasons for making the Order, a plan indicating the location and the effect and a copy of any other Orders which will be amended by the made Order may be examined at Kroner House, Eurogate Business Park, Ashford, Kent TN24 8XU by appointment booked through tro@kent.gov.uk or viewed online from 8 May 2026 at www.kent.gov.uk/highwaysconsultations

Anyone may, by application to the High Court within 6 weeks of the date of publication of this Notice, challenge the validity of the Orders or of any provision contained in them on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or any instrument made thereunder, or that there has been a failure to comply with any statutory requirement to the Orders.

Simon Jones,
Corporate Director - Growth, Environment & Transport
Kent County Council,
County Hall,
Maidstone,
Kent ME14 1XQ

Dated 8th May 2026