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Kent, Multiple Temporary Traffic Regulation Notices
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Kent County Council, acting in exercise of its powers under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, makes or intends to make the following Orders.
FOLKESTONE & HYTHE AREA
THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
(VARIOUS ROADS, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE) (WAITING RESTRICTIONS AND STREET PARKING PLACES) (CONSOLIDATION) ORDER 2025
(AMENDMENT No.18) ORDER 2026
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Notice is given that The KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, acting as the Local Authority and in exercise of its powers under Sections and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 19, 32, 35, 36, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49, 53, 124 Part IV of Schedule 9 to 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 make the following order:-
The effect of the named Order will be to place double yellow lines (DYL) and no parking at any time on the verge or footway on the following lengths of roads in Littlestone, Folkestone and Hythe:-
VICTORIA ROAD WEST – (1) On the northeast side place DYL’s outside properties 30-36 Victoria Road West. (2) On the northeast side place no waiting at any time on the verge or footway restrictions outside properties 16-28 Victoria Road West and from the eastern boundary of 2 Victoria Road West to its junction with Park Road. (3) On the northeast side place DYL’s from the western boundary of 12 Victoria Road West for a distance of 76 metres in a easterly direction. (4) On the southwest side place no waiting at any time on the verge or footway restrictions outside properties 33-39 and 9-23 Victoria Road West. (5) On the southwest side place DYL’s from the eastern boundary of 33 Victoria Road West for a distance of 7 metres in a westerly direction. (6) On the southwest side place DYL’s from the western boundary of 31B Darcy Square Victoria Road West to the eastern boundary of 25B Darcy Square Victoria Road West. (7) On the south side place DYL’s from the western boundary of 23 Victoria Road West for a distance of 7 metres in an easterly direction. (8) On the southwest side place DYL’s outside properties 1-7 Victoria Road West.
The Order was made on 29 October 2026 and its provisions will come into effect on 30 October 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 30 October 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, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE) (WAITING RESTRICTIONS AND STREET PARKING PLACES) (CONSOLIDATION) ORDER 2025
(AMENDMENT No.23) ORDER 2026
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Notice is given that The KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, acting as the Local Authority and in exercise of its powers under Sections and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 19, 32, 35, 36, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49, 53, 124 Part IV of Schedule 9 to 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 make the following order:-
The effect of the named Order will be to place double yellow lines (DYL) no waiting at any time on the following lengths of road in Cheriton, Folkestone and Hythe:-
CHERITON HIGH STREET – DYL - (1) On the north-east side from its junction with Firs Lane for a distance of 10 metres in a south easterly direction. (2) On the north-east from its junction with Firs Lane for a distance of 6 metres in a north westerly direction. FIRS LANE – DYL – On both sides from its junction with Cheriton High Street for a distance of 26 metres in a north easterly direction.
The Order was made on 29 October 2026 and its provisions will come into effect on 30 October 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 30 October 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, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE) (WAITING RESTRICTIONS AND STREET PARKING PLACES) (CONSOLIDATION) ORDER 2025
(AMENDMENT No.32) 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, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49, 53, 124 Part IV of Schedule 9 to 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 make the following order:-
The effect of the named Order will be to place double yellow lines (DYL) waiting restrictions on the following lengths of roads in Folkestone & Hythe:-
FOSTER WAY – DYL – (1) On the northside from its junction with Marten Way for a distance of 20 metres in an easterly direction, (2) On the southside from its junction with Marten Way for a distance of 23 metres in an easterly direction. MARTEN ROAD – DYL – On the east side between points 3 metres north and 3 metres south of its junction with Foster Way.
This order was originally advertised as Amendment 28 but due to the recent consolidation order it has been re-numbered as above.
The Order was made on 29 October 2026 and its provisions will come into effect on 30 October 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 30 October 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.
GRAVESHAM AREA
THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
(VARIOUS ROADS, GRAVESHAM)
(WAITING RESTRICTIONS AND STREET PARKING PLACES)
(CONSOLIDATION) ORDER 2025 (AMENDMENT No.5) 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 no waiting at any time double yellow lines (DYL) due to a new crossing point on the following length of road in Gravesend, Gravesham:-
NEW HOUSE LANE – DYL – (1) On the southeast side from a point 6 metres southwest of the eastern boundary of 49 New House Lane for a distance of 10 metres in a south westerly direction. (2) On the northeastern side remove the DYLs at the junction with Dashwood Road. (3) On the southeast side remove the School Keep clears and replace with a new crossing point.
The Order was made on 29 October 2026 and its provisions will come into effect on 2 November 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 30 October 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.
MAIDSTONE AREA
THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
(VARIOUS ROADS, BOROUGH OF MAIDSTONE) (WAITING RESTRICTIONS AND STREET PARKING PLACES) (CONSOLIDATION) ORDER
(AMENDMENT No.2) ORDER 2026
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Notice is given that The Kent County Council, acting as the Local Traffic Authority, in exercise of its powers and 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 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 make the following order:-
The effect of the named Order is to place double yellow lines on the following length of road in Maidstone:-
SANDY MOUNT – DYL - On its north side from the permit parking bays opposite number 7 Sandy Mount for a distance of 19 metres in a south easterly direction.
This order was originally advertised as Amendment 26 but due to the recent consolidation order it has been renamed as above.
The Order was made on 29 October 2026 and its provisions will come into effect on 30 October 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 30 October 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.
SEVENOAKS AREA
THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
(VARIOUS ROADS, SEVENOAKS)
(SPEED LIMITS) (CONSOLIDTAION) ORDER 2025
(AMENDMENT No.4) ORDER 2026
Notice is given that KENT COUNTY COUNCIL hereby make the above named Order under sections under Sections 81, 82, 84 and 124 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, and all other enabling powers, after consultation with the Chief Officer of Police in accordance with Paragraph 20 of Schedule 9 to the Act:
The effect of the Order will be to introduce a 40mph speed limit on the following length of roads in Westerham, Sevenoaks:
A233 London Road – From its junction with Pilgrims Way for a distance of 200 metres in a southerly direction. A233 Westerham Hill – From its junction with Pilgrims Way for a distance of 910 metres in a northerly direction. Pilgrims Way – From its cross junction with London Road and Westerham Hill for a distance of 140 metres in a westerly direction and 170 metres in an easterly direction.
This Order also amends a 20MPH speed limit in Sevenoaks Weald for administration purposes only as it was plotted incorrectly as a zone and should have been just a limit this does not change any of the lengths of that limit.
The Order was made on 29 October 2026 and its provisions will come into effect on 30 October 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 30 October 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.
SWALE AREA
THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
(VARIOUS ROADS, SWALE) (SPEED LIMITS)
(CONSOLIDATION) ORDER 2025 (AMENDMENT No.8) ORDER 2026
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
NOTICE is given that the Kent County Council hereby make the above-named Order under Sections 81, 82, 84 and 124 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of the order would be to reduce the current 40mph speed limit to a 30mph speed limit, to be denoted by street lighting and not signage, on the following roads in Minster on Sea, Swale:-
BARTON HILL DRIVE – From its roundabout with Lower Road for a distance of 720 metres in a northerly direction.
This order also updates the 20MPH Zone in Newington due to the change in a road layout.
The Order was made on 29 October 2026 and its provisions will come into effect on 30 October 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 30 October 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 30th October 2026
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