East Sussex Area - Various Traffic & Footpath Orders

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MAKING OF AN ORDER

HIGHWAYS ACT 1980 and WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981

THE EAST SUSSEX (Public Bridleway Piddinghoe 2d (part))

PUBLIC PATH DIVERSION ORDER 2026

The above Order was made on 16th October 2026 under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980.

The Order will divert part of public bridleway Piddinghoe 2d running for 120 metres in a south-south-westerly direction from TQ4286 0357 to TQ4281 0347; to a new route running for 96 metres in a south-south-easterly direction from TQ4286 0357 to TQ4288 0348 then for 69 metres in a west-south-westerly direction to TQ 4281 0347.

A copy of the Order and Order Map and an explanatory statement have been deposited and can be inspected free of charge at Main Reception, East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes on Mondays to Fridays between 9.00am and 4.00pm; and at Lewes District Council’s Offices, 6 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2AD Mondays to Fridays between 9.00am and 5.00pm. Copies of the Order may also be purchased from the County Council (price £1.00).

Any representations about or objections to the Order may be sent in writing to Rights of Way & Access Team, East Sussex County Council, West D, County Hall, St Annes Crescent, Lewes BN7 1UE, or via email row.consultations@eastsussex.gov.uk , no later than 13th November 2026. Please state the grounds on which they are made and quote reference PID/2/4.

If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, the East Sussex County Council may confirm the Order as an unopposed Order. If the Order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Environment for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the Order.

The East Sussex (U5571 Delves Close, Ringmer) (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

Delves Close – for its full length.

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

The Order commences 2 November 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 2 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

The East Sussex (U7080 Hempstead Lane, Hailsham) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026 No.2

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

Hempstead Lane – for its full length.

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

The Order commences 4 November 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 4 and 6 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

The East Sussex (C411 Downash Road, Hailsham) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026 No.3

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

Downash Road – from the junction with C411 Station Road to the junction with C411 Saltmarsh 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 C411 Downash Road, Saltmarsh Lane – B2104 Ersham Road – A295 South Road, George Street – C411 Station Road and vice versa.

The Order commences 2 November 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 2 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

The East Sussex (U5655 Town Littleworth Road, Barcombe) (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

Town Littleworth Road – from the junction with C205 Cooksbridge Road to the junction with U5654 Markstakes 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 U5654 Markstakes Lane – A275 South Street, South Road, Resting Oak Hill – C205 Deadmantree Hill and vice versa.

The Order commences 2 November 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 2 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

The East Sussex (U7853 Cackle Street, Maresfield) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

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

Cackle Street – from the junction with U7855 Tylers Lane to the junction with A22 Horney Common 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 A22 Horney Common Road – U7855 Tylers Lane and vice versa. The Order commences 2 November 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 2 and 4 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

The East Sussex (U6906 Willingford Lane, Burwash) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026 No.2 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

Willingford Lane – from the junction with A265 Heathfield Road to Perch Hill Farm.

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, Kings Hill Road, School Hill – A265 High Street, Paygate, Heathfield Road and vice versa.

The Order commences 3 November 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 3 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

The East Sussex (U5484 Marine Parade, Seaford) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

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

Marine Parade – from the junction with A259 Buckle Bypass to the railway bridge.

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 A259 Buckle Bypass, Claremont Road – U5479 Claremont Road – U5484 Marine Parade and vice versa.

The Order commences 5 November 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 5 and 6 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

The East Sussex (C120 The Street, Litlington) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026 No.2

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

The Street – from the junction with C120 Litlington Road to the junction with C120 Lullington 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 C120 Lullington Road – C39 North Street, Waterloo Square, High Street, Whiteway, Alfriston Road – A259 Eastbourne Road – C120 Litlington Road and vice versa.

The Order commences 2 November 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 2 and 4 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

The East Sussex (U7564 Bigknowle Hill, Broad Oak, Heathfield), (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

Bigknowle Hill – for its entire length.

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

The Order commences 22 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 22 and 26 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

The East Sussex (U7081 Church Farm Lane, Chalvington) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

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

Church Farm Lane – for its full length.

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

The Order commences 22 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 22 and 23 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

The East Sussex (U7584 Meres Lane, Five Ashes) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025

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

Meres Lane – from the junction with U7589 Leeds Lane to the junction with A267 Mayfield 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 A267 Mayfield Road – U7589 Leeds Lane and vice versa.

The Order commenced 27 August 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 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

The East Sussex (U7511 Beechy Road, Blackboys) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026 No.3

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

Beechy Road – from the junction with U7405 Hollow Lane to the junction with B2192 Lewes 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 B2192 Lewes Road – U7510 Bushbury Lane and vice versa. The Order commences 19 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 19 and 20 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

The East Sussex (U5014 Wellingham Lane, Ringmer) (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

Wellingham Lane – from the junction with C677 Barcombe Mills Road to the junction with A26 Uckfield 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 A26 Uckfield Road – C677 Barcombe Mills Road and vice versa. The Order commences 19 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 19 and 23 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

The East Sussex (C656 East End Lane, Ditchling) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025

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

East End Lane – from the junction with B2112 High Street to the junction with B2116 Lewes 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 B2112 High Street – B2116 Lewes Road and vice versa. The Order commenced 12 May 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 20 and 22 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

The East Sussex (C14 West Street, Mayfield) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026 No.2

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

West Street – from the junction with C14 High Street to the junction with C14 Stone Cross.

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, Station Road, High Street and vice versa.

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

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

The East Sussex (U7584 Meres Lane, Five Ashes) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026 No.2

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

Meres Lane – from the junction with A267 Heathfield Road to the junction with A267 Mayfield 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 U7584 Leeds Lane – A267 Mayfield Road and vice versa. The Order commences 20 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 20 and 21 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

The East Sussex (U7669 Hawkhurst Lane, Waldron) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026 No.2

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

Hawkhurst Lane – from the junction with U7405 Hollow Lane to the junction with C13 Moat 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 U7669 Hawkhurst Lane – C13 Moat Lane, Scallows Lane – U7027 Laundry Lane – U7405 Hollow Lane and vice versa.

The Order commences 19 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 19 and 23 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

The East Sussex (U5151 St John Street, Lewes) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

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

St John Street – from the junction with A2029 West Street to the junction with U5151 Lancaster 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 A2029 West Street, North Street – U5150 North Street – U5151 Lancaster Street.

The Order commences 21 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 21 and 23 October 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

The East Sussex (B2096 Battle Road/Cade Street/Earls Down/Carricks Hill/Woods Corner/Darwell Hill/Kane Hythe Road, Heathfield/Chapel Cross/Punnetts Town/Three Cups Corner/Dallington/Netherfield) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

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

Battle Road/Cade Street/Earls Down/Carricks Hill/Woods Corner/ Darwell Hill/Kane Hythe Road – from the junction with A271 Beechdown 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 A271 Beechdown Wood, Kitchenham Road, Boreham Hill, The Strait, Windmill Hill Road, Gardner Street, Hailsham Road, New Road, Amberstone, Hawkswood Road, Upper Horsebridge, Lower Horsebridge – B2104 North Street – A267 New North Street, North Street, Eastbourne Road, Horam Road, High Street – B2203 High Street, Maynards Green Road, Hailsham Road, Tower Street – A265 Burwash Road and vice versa.

The Order commences 19 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 19 October and 4 November 2026 depending upon the weather conditions.

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

The East Sussex (B2123 The Drove, Village Way, Ridge Road, Park Street, Park Street North, South Street, East Street, Middle Street and Mill Street, Falmer)(Prohibition of Waiting and Prohibition of Driving) Traffic Regulation Order 2013

The following additional/amended fixture times below will have the above Order restrictions imposed on the roads as listed from 4 hours before the commencement of the event held at The American Express Community Stadium until up to 2 hours after the event has finished;

Park Street, South Street, East Street (Falmer Village South) in their entirety; Mill Street, Park Street North, Middle Street (Falmer Village North) in their entirety; and Ridge Road (Falmer Village North) from its junction with Middle Street in a northerly direction for a distance of 120 metres to its junction with Mill Street.

Saturday 24 October 2026 BHAWFC v West Ham (WSL) KO 5.15pm This is the rescheduled fixture originally to be held Sunday 25 October 2026 BHAWFC v West Ham (WSL) KO 2.00pm.

Sunday 8 November 2026 BHAFC v Brentford KO 2.00pm This is the rescheduled fixture originally to be held Saturday 7 November 2026 BHAFC v Brentford KO 3.00pm.

Sunday 29 November 2026 BHAFC v Newcastle United KO 2.05 pm

This is the rescheduled fixture originally to be held Saturday 28 November 2026 BHAFC v Newcastle United KO 3.00pm.

Access for residents on these roads will not be affected. For matches played behind closed doors the restrictions stated above may not apply.

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

The East Sussex (Lewes Bonfire) (Special Event) Order 2026

To facilitate the holding of the Lewes Bonfire celebrations, to reduce the disruption to traffic likely to be caused by the event and for the expediency and safety of the participants, the travelling public and other highway users, 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 16A to C of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, which will temporarily impose restrictions in Lewes and the surrounding area in the following lengths of road:-

Temporary Road Closures from 16.45hrs on 5 November to 01.00hrs on 6 November 2026

A275 (A277) Brighton Road – from the junction with A27(T) (Ashcombe roundabout) extending northwards via A275 Nevill Road to B2116 Plumpton Road, Offham.

Diversion via A275 – A272 – A22 – A27(T) and vice versa. U5065 Southerham Lane – from the junction with A27(T) to A26 Cliffe Industrial Estate.

Diversion via A27 – A22 – B2192.

U5137 Mayhew Way, Southdowns Road, Brooks Road – from the junction with U5127 Church Lane to A26 Brooks Road roundabout.

C7 Kingston Road, Bell Lane, Winterbourne Hollow – from the junction with C324 Well Green Lane to the junction with A275 Brighton Road.

Diversion via C324 Wellgreen Lane – A27(T) Ashcombe roundabout and vice versa. U5012 Hamsey Lane – at the junction with A275.

Diversion via A275.

C8 The Drove – from the junction with U5012 Hamsey Lane to the junction with A275. Diversion via A275.

Temporary Prohibition of Waiting (Including verges and footways) from 12.00hrs on 5 November to 02.00hrs on 6 November 2026

A26 – from the junction with A27 Southerham roundabout, northwards including the Cuilfail Tunnel to the junction with C112 Ham Lane encompassing the existing permanent prohibition of waiting order located on Malling Hill. Including the A26 lay-bys.

B2192 – from the junction with A26 Earwig Corner to the junction with C113 New Road.

C7 – from the junction with C324 Wellgreen Lane northwards to the junction with A277 at the Prison crossroads including Bell Lane and Winterbourne Hollow, encompassing the permanent prohibition of waiting orders located on Southover High Street and Bell Lane.

C324 Ashcombe Lane & Wellgreen Lane – from the junction with Ashcombe roundabout (A27) to the junction with C7.

A275 – from the junction with A27 Ashcombe roundabout to the junction with A277 at the Prison crossroads extending northwards on the A275 to the junction with U5072 Malthouse Way, Cooksbridge encompassing the permanent prohibition of waiting located on the A275 (A277) Brighton Road and the A275 Nevill Road, including bays on Nevill Road.

B2116 Ditchling Road – from the junction with A275 The Street to the junction with C110 Plumpton Lane.

U5137 Brooks Road, South Downs Road, Mayhew Way and Church Lane – from the junction with Phoenix Causeway to the junction with Malling Down, encompassing the permanent prohibition of waiting on these roads.

U5065 Southerham Lane – from the junction with A27(T) to the pinch point outside Unit 24, Cliffe Industrial Estate.

The temporary prohibition of waiting restriction and temporary road closure restriction will include the roads and their junctions off the A26 between A27 Southerham roundabout to the junction with B2192 Earwig Corner, including the junctions with U5137 Church Street, U5135 Mill Road, U5134 Spences Lane, U5134 Orchard Lane, U5136 The Spinneys, U5164 Wheatsheaf Gardens, U5138 Daveys Lane, U5139 Thomas Street, U5160 Cliffe Industrial Estate and U5143 South Street.

Temporary Prohibition of Loading and Unloading & Parking, cyclists (including prohibition of disabled parking) from 12.00hrs on 5 November to 02.00hrs on 6 November 2025 in the roads listed below. Parked vehicles may be removed: Bell Lane, High Street, Mountfield Road, St Anne’s Crescent, Brighton Road, John Street, Nevill Road, St John’s Terrace, Brooks Road, Juggs Close, North Street, St Pancras Road, Cliffe High Street, Juggs Road, Offham Road, Stansfield Road, Cockshut Road, Kingston Road, Phoenix Causeway, Station Street, Commercial Square, Lancaster Street, Potters Lane, Sun Street, East Street, Landport Road, Prince Edward’s Road, The Course, Eastgate Street, Lansdown Place, Priory Street, West Street, Friars Walk, Little East Street, Railway Lane, Western Road, Garden Street, Malling Street, South Downs Road, White Hill, Grange Road, Market Street, Southover High Street, Winterbourne Hollow, Ham Lane, Morris Road, Spital Road.

The Order will be in force from 12.00hrs on 5 November until 02.00hrs on 6 November 2026.

Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times, unless otherwise directed by the police for operational reasons. Vehicular access will be at the discretion of Sussex Police e.g. care workers, medical, social services and pre-identified BSG members.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 

Section 53

Notice is hereby given that an Inspector will be appointed by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to determine East Sussex County Council

THE EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL (PUBLIC BRIDLEWAY LONG MAN 47, PUBLIC FOOTPATH LONG MAN 48) DMMO 2025

and will attend at:

Room ‘Centre CC1’, on E floor, County Hall, East Sussex County Council, St, Anne’s Crescent, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1 UE

On 24 November 2026 at 10.00am 

To hold a hearing into the Order

The effect of the Order, if confirmed without modifications, will be to modify the Definitive Map and Statement for the area by adding a public bridleway and a public footpath as follows:

A public bridleway with an arbitrary centreline route as shown on the Order Plan between points H-I. The bridleway commences from a point on Folkington Lane at the edge of the adopted Highway Extent, at the entrance drive to the south of Folkington Manor, at point H at TQ 5598 0392 with a width of 3 metres.

The bridleway continues in a north-easterly direction for 145 metres through electric vehicle gates, across the driveway, over a low stone wall with a series of 5 stone steps at TQ 5599 0392 and continuing through wooded gardens with a width of 3 metres until it reaches a point at TQ 5610 0399, after which the bridleway continues in the same north-easterly direction for a further 25 metres on a downward gradient with a width of 2 metres until it reaches point I at TQ 5613 0401. The width at I is 2 metres.

A public footpath with an arbitrary centreline route as shown on the Order Plan between points I-C-D. The footpath commences at point I at TQ 5613 0401. The footpath continues in a north north-easterly direction for 87 metres across a lawn with a width of 2 metres until it reaches a gravel driveway at point C at TQ 5618 0408. The width at point C is 2 metres.

From point C the footpath continues in an easterly direction for 100 metres across a lawn with a width of 2 metres until it reaches a fence line at TQ 5628 0407. The footpath continues for a further 300 metres in the same easterly direction across a field with a width of 2 metres until it reaches a field gate on the edge of the adopted Highway Extent of Folkington Lane, at point D at TQ 5658 0405. The width at D is 2 metres.

The total length of the public bridleway to be added is 170 metres. The total length of the public footpath to be added is 487 metres.

Any person wishing to view the statements of case and other documents relating to this Order may do so online at https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/leisure-tourism/discovereast-sussex/rights-of-way/definitive-map-statement/claiming-changing-public-rightof-way/register-definitive-map-modification-order-applications. Documents can also be viewed by appointment at East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St. Anne’s Crescent, Lewes BN7 1UE.

Please contact Stephen Kisko Stephen.kisko@eastsussex.gov.uk Tel: 07795 237425, 01273 337630 or 0345 6080193. Copies of any documents can also be requested by emailing definitive.map@eastsussex.gov.uk, quoting reference ‘RWO 208’. A limited number of documents can be viewed at Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 2AX between the hours of 8.30am and 5pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 9.30am and 5pm on Wednesday.

Planning Inspectorate Reference: ROW/3369907Contact point at the Planning

Inspectorate: Joanne Reid, Rights of Way Section c/o QUADIENT 69 Buckingham Avenue Slough SL1 4PN Tel: 0303 444 5136 Email: rightsofway2@ planninginspectorate.gov.uk

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

16 October 2026.