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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.
ASHFORD AREA
THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
(VARIOUS ROADS, ASHFORD)
(SPEED LIMITS) (CONSOLIDATION) ORDER 2025
(AMENDMENT No.9) ORDER 2026
NOTICE is given that the Kent County Council herby makes an Order under Sections 81, 82, 84 and 124 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which would be to reduce the existing 40MPH speed limit to 30MPH speed limit in Appledore, Ashford on the following length of road:-
APPLEDORE ROAD – From a point 45 metres south east from its junction with East Hill for a distance of 922 metres in a south easterly direction.
This order was originally advertised as Amendment 21 but due to the recent consolidation order it has been re-numbered as above.
The Order was made on 5 November 2026 and its provisions will come into effect on 6 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 6 November 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.
DARTFORD AREA
THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
(VARIOUS ROADS, DARTFORD) (WAITING RESTRICTIONS AND STREET PARKING PLACES) (CONSOLIDATION) ORDER 2025
(AMENDMENT No.8) 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 make the following Order:-
The effect of the named Order will introduce and amend double yellow lines (DYL) on the following lengths of roads in Dartford:-
ANNE OF CLEVES ROAD - On the east side to rescind the current permit parking bay and implement a Disabled Parking Permit Bay from a point 1.1 metres north of the northern boundary of 73 Anne of Cleves Road for a distance of 6.6 metres in a southerly direction. LOWFIELD STREET - On the west side to rescind paid for parking bay and replace with restricted parking zone from southern boundary of 31 for 11 metres in a southerly direction. MAIN ROAD - On the south side to implement a Limited Waiting Mon-Sat 10am-2pm 3hrs No Return Within 1hr from a point 18 metres east of its junction with Langafel Close for a distance of 15 metres in an easterly direction. PROVIDENCE STREET - On the south side to rescind the permit bay from eastern boundary of The Haven for a distance of 6 metres in a westerly direction. RIVERVIEW ROAD – On the west side to rescind the permit pay outside number 29 Riverview Road due to a new dropped kerb. SPITAL STREET – On the north side outside 17A Spital Street reduce the size of the existing Disabled Parking Persons Bay by 16.8 metres and change it to a Goods Vehicle Loading Bay only between Mon-Sat 8am-6.30pm 1 hour no return within 1 hour. This order also updates the clearway and other restrictions on St Clements Way and A255 Bean Road due to the new road layout.
The Order was made on 5 November 2026 and its provisions will come into effect on 6 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 6 November 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.4) 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 proposes to make the following order:-
The effect of the named Order is to remove current restrictions and place a no waiting restriction at any time (DYL) on the following length of roads in Otham, Bicknor Green, Maidstone:-
ELLIS FIELD – DYL - On both sides from its junction with Pentecost Lane for a distance of 10 metres in an easterly direction. PENTECOST LANE – DYL – To extend the current restrictions on both sides 26 metres from its junction with Gore Court Lane for its entire length. PERCIVAL WAY – DYL - On both side from its junction with Pentecost Lane for a distance of 10 metres in a north westerly direction except within the laybys. SENDLES FIELD – DYL – On both side from its junction with Pentecost Lane for a distance of 10 metres in a southerly direction. WHITE HORSE LANE – DYL – On both side from its junction with Pentecost Lane for a distance of 145 metres in a westerly 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 6 November 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 30 November 2026.
THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
(VARIOUS ROADS, BOROUGH OF MAIDSTONE)
(VARIOUS TRAFFIC MOVEMENTS) (CONSOLIDATION) ORDER 2024 (AMENDMENT No.9) ORDER 2026
NOTICE is given that the Kent County Council under Sections 1(1), 2(1) to (3), 3, 4, 19, 65(1), 124 and of Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic regulation Act 1984 (‘the Act’) as amended and all other enabling powers, and having regard to Section 122 of the Act, 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:-
This order intends to prohibit all vehicles from access except cycles on the following length of road in, Bicknor Green, Maidstone:-
GORE COURT ROAD – From its junction with Sutton Road to its junction with Sycamore Road.
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 6 November 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 30 November 2026.
SWALE AREA
THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
(VARIOUS ROADS, BOROUGH OF SWALE) (WAITING RESTRICTIONS AND STREET PARKING PLACES) (CONSOLIDATION) ORDER
(AMENDMENT No.5) ORDER 2026
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 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.
The effect of the Order is to introduce double yellow lines (DYL) on the following lengths of roads in Sittingbourne, Swale:-
WEST STREET - (1) On the north side to extend the parking bay by 10 metres and shorten the existing Double Yellow Lines at a point 23 metres west of its junction with Dover Street. (2) On the north side to shorten the parking bay by 10 metres and install Double Yellow Lines with no loading/unloading restrictions from a point 75 metres west of its junction with Dover Street.
The Order was made on 5 November 2026 and its provisions will come into effect on 6 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 6 November 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.
TUNBRIDGE WELLS AREA
THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
(VARIOUS ROADS, TUNBRIDGE WELLS)
(WAITING RESTRICTIONS AND STREET PARKING PLACES)
(CONSOLIDATION) ORDER 2024 (AMENDMENT No.11) ORDER 2025
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 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.
The effect of the Order is to introduce (DYLs) double yellow lines on the following length of roads in Tunbridge Wells:-
CHURCH ROAD – DYL – Will be made at a later date. MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD – DYL – On the west side from a point 54 metres south of its junction with Church Road reduce the first existing Limited Waiting Bay by 14 metres and replace with a Loading Only Bay Mon-Sat 8am to 6pm.
The Order was made on 5 November 2026 and its provisions will come into effect on 6 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 6 November 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 6th November 2026
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