East Sussex Area - Various Traffic & Footpath Orders

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984

The East Sussex (U5052 Church Lane, Southease)

(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

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

Church Lane – from the junction with C7 Newhaven Road to the junction with C667 South Downs Way.

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 C667 South Downs Way – C7 Newhaven Road and vice versa.

The Order commences 15 October 2026 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 15 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (U5141 Cliffe High Street & U5144 Morris Road, Lewes)

(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

To allow The Sussex Film Office 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

Cliffe High Street – from the junction with U5143 South Street to the junction with U5158 Foundry Lane.

Morris Road – for its full extent.

A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible.

The Order commences 9 October 2026 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 9 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (B2203 Tower Street, Heathfield)

(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

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

Tower Street – from the junction with A265 Burwash Road to the junction with U7064 Marshlands 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 A265 Mutton Hall Hill, High Street, Cross in Hand Road – A267 Little London Road – B2203 High Street, Maynards Green Road, Hailsham Road and vice versa.

The Order commences 12 October 2026 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 12 and 13 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (U7039 Dern Lane, Waldron/Chiddingly)

(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026 No.2

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

Dern Lane – from the junction with C208 Furnace Lane to the junction with U7672 Stalkers 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 C208 Furnace Lane – A267 Little London Road, High Street, Horam Road – C114 Chiddingly Road, Stonehill, Hale Green – U7672 Smithlands Lane and vice versa.

The Order commences 14 October 2026 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 14 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (C212 Kings Hill Road, Burwash)

(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

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

Kings Hill Road – from the junction with C212 School Hill to the junction with C212 Perrymans 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 C212 Perrymans Lane, Observatory Road – C18 Brightling Road – B2096 Woods Corner, Battle Road, Carricks Hill, Earls Down, Battle Road, Cade Street – C406 Halley Road – A265 Burwash Road, Heathfield Road, Paygate, High Street and vice versa. The Order commences 15 October 2026 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 15 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (U5821 Broomfield Avenue, Telscombe Cliffs)

(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

To allow SGN 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

Broomfield Avenue – from the junction with A259 South Coast Road to the junction with U5823 Buckhurst 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 U5821 Broomfield Avenue – U5820 Springfield Avenue, Tyedean Road, Amhurst Road, Highview Road – A259 South Coast Road and vice versa or via U5821 Broomfield Avenue – U5822 Grassmere Avenue – U5823 Fairlight Avenue – A259 South Coast Road and vice versa.

The Order commences 12 October 2026 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 12 October and 22 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (U5416 Farm Close, Seaford)

(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

To allow UKPN 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

Farm Close – for its full extent.

A safe route will be provided for pedestrians and vehicular access for residents and to properties maintained whenever possible.

The Order commences 28 September 2026 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 28 September and 2 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (U5103 Winterbourne Lane, Lewes)

(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

To allow Openreach 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

Winterbourne Lane – from the junction with C7 Winterbourne Hollow to the junction with U5103 Delaware 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 U5103 Delaware Road, Barons Down Road, Montacute Road – A275 Brighton Road – C7 Winterbourne Hollow and vice versa.

The Order commences 25 September 2026 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 25 September 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (C15 Featherbed Lane, Hailsham)

(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026 No.2

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

Featherbed Lane – from the junction with A271 Amberstone to the junction with C15 Cowbeech 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 C15 Featherbed Lane, Cowbeech Hill – C344 Stunts Green, West End – A271 Hailsham Road, New Road, Amberstone and vice versa.

The Order commences 28 September 2026 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 28 September and 19 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (U5122 St Martin’s Lane, Lewes)

(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

To allow Southern Water 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

St Martin’s Lane – from the junction with U5122 Southover Road to the junction with A277 High Street.

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 U5122 Southover Road – U5119 Grange Road, St Pancras Road, Rotten Row, Antioch Street – A277 High Street and vice versa. The Order commenced 11 May 2026 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 28 and 30 September 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (C275 Spring Lane, Burwash)

(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

To allow UKPN 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

Spring Lane – from the junction with A265 Paygate to the junction with C214 Swing Gate 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 C214 Swing Gate Hill – A265 Heathfield Road, Paygate and vice versa.

The Order commenced 3 June 2026 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 28 September 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (U7026 Holdcroft Lane, East Hoathly)

(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

To allow South East Water 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

Holdcroft Lane – from the junction with C13 Waldron Road to the junction with U7672 Graywood 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 U7672 Graywood Road – C13 Waldron Road – U7026 Holdcroft Lane and vice versa.

The Order commences 28 September 2026 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 28 and 30 September 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (U7569 Little Trodgers Lane, Mayfield)

(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026 No.2

To allow BT Openreach 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

Little Trodgers Lane – from the junction with C568 Lake Street to the junction with C14 Tunbridge Wells 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 C14 Tunbridge Wells Road – A267 Tunbridge Wells Road, Argos Hill – C568 Lake Street and vice versa.

The Order commences 30 September 2026 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 30 September and 1 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (C14 Newick Lane, Mayfield/Heathfield)

(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

To allow Openreach 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

Newick Lane – from the junction with C14 Stone Cross to the junction with A265 Burwash 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 C14 Stone Cross – A267 Wellbrook, Wellbrook Hill, Mayfield Road, Heathfield Road, Cross in Hand Road – A265 Cross in Hand Road, High Street, Mutton Hall Hill, Burwash Road and vice versa.

The Order commences 1 October 2026 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 1 and 2 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (B2102 Framfield Road, Blackboys)

(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

To allow South East Water 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

Framfield Road – from the junction with U7404 Pump Lane to the junction with U7405 School 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 B2102 Blackboys Road, The Street, Hammonds Green, Bird in Eye Hill, Framfield Road, High Street, Bell Lane, Bell Farm Road – A22 Uckfield bypass, Eastbourne Road – B2192 Heathfield Road, Lewes Road – B2102 High Street and vice versa.

The Order commenced 2 February 2026 and lasts for a period of 18 months, or until works are completed, whichever is earlier. However, it is anticipated works will be undertaken from 20:00hrs to 06:00hrs on 28 and 29 September 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

If you require further information telephone Network Management on 0345 60 80 193.

The East Sussex (Public Footpath Ringmer 17 (part))

(Temporary Footpath Closure) Order 2025

To protect public safety during a housing development, the Secretary of State has extended the above East Sussex County Council’s Order made on 19 September 2025 under Sections 14(1) and 15(1)(a) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily close the following footpath:

Temporary Footpath Closure

Part of Public Footpath Ringmer 17 will be closed to all users between TQ 4537 1295 and TQ 4556 1282 for a distance of 220 metres. An alternative route will be available around the western perimeter of the housing development.

The closure will be in force for 18 months from 1 October 2026, or until the works are completed, whichever is the earlier, which after this period will require an extension from the Secretary of State, should the footpath still be unavailable to use.

If you require any further information, you should telephone the Rights of Way Office on 0345 60 80 193.

WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981

THE EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL (LEWES DISTRICT)

DEFINITIVE MAP AND STATEMENT

THE EAST SUSSEX (PUBLIC FOOTPATH TELSCOMBE 23, TELSCOMBE 24) DEFINITIVE MAP MODIFICATION ORDER 2026

Notice is hereby given that the above Order, made on 20 February 2026, was confirmed by East Sussex County Council without modifications on 18 September 2026 and took effect from that date. The confirmed Order modifies the Definitive Map and Statement for the area by adding two public footpaths as follows:

A route comprising two public footpaths in the civil parish of Telscombe, with an arbitrary centreline, as detailed below, and as shown on the Order Plan between points A-B; C-D.

The public footpath Telscombe 23 commences at the extent of the unadopted public highway Northwood Avenue, at point A, at TQ 3927 0245. From point A the public footpath Telscombe 23 continues in a north-west direction for approximately 40 metres, to terminate at the extent of the unadopted public highway Findon Avenue at point B, at TQ 3924 0248. The width of public footpath Telscombe 23 will vary between 1.2 metres and 1.5 metres.

The public footpath Telscombe 24 commences at the extent of the unadopted public highway Findon Avenue, at point C, at TQ 3924 0248. From point C the public footpath Telscombe 24 continues in a north-west direction for approximately 23 metres, to terminate at the extent of the unadopted public highway Findon Avenue at point D, at TQ 3922 0250. The width of the public footpath Telscombe 24 will be 1.5 metres throughout.

A copy of the confirmed Order and the Order Plan may be inspected 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 25 September 2026 and 6 November 2026. Copies of the Order and Order Plan can also be viewed at Lewes District Council, 6 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2AD between the hours of 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday. Copies of the Order and Order Plan can be requested by emailing: definitive.map@eastsussex. gov.uk quoting reference ‘RWO 209’ and viewed online at: row.eastsussex.gov.uk/standardmap.aspx. Should you have any problems viewing these documents or require assistance, please email: definitive.map@eastsussex.gov.uk The Order took effect from 18 September 2026 but any person aggrieved by the confirmed Order who wishes to question its validity on the grounds that it is not within the powers of section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 or that any of the requirements of Schedule 15 to that Act have not been complied with in relation to the Order may within 42 days from the date of this Notice make an application to the High Court under paragraph 12 of Schedule 15 of the said Act.

Philip Baker, Deputy Chief Executive, Governance Services Department, County Hall, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1UE.

25 September 2026.