A226 London Road, Stone, Dartford – Active Travel Scheme

Welcome to our consultation on proposed improvements to the A226 London Road in Stone, between the Cotton Lane junction and the St Clements Way Roundabout.

Kent County Council is working with Dartford Borough Council and Stone Town Council on plans to make this 1.4-mile route safer and more accessible for everyone.

The scheme aims to make it easier to walk, wheel and cycle, while keeping traffic moving.

What we are proposing

The proposals include:

  • segregated (separated) cycle lanes on both sides of London Road
  • new continuous footways across side roads
  • new and improved crossings for pedestrians and cyclists
  • floating bus stops with cycle bypass lanes
  • changes to some signal-controlled junctions
  • a consistent 30mph speed limit along the route
  • new trees, planting and rain gardens
  • six new benches and 20 new cycle stands
  • clearly marked parking bays and new waiting restrictions to help address inappropriate lorry and footway parking
  • a short new bus lane between Stone Lodge Road and Cotton Lane.

The scheme would maintain access to homes and businesses. Eleven existing parking spaces would be removed, while five new spaces would be created.

The proposals do not include a Low Traffic Neighbourhood or a 20mph speed limit, and they would not reduce the amount of highway space available. The aim is to make better use of the existing road layout for everyone who uses it.

For more information on the proposals and how they could affect different parts of the route, please read the full Consultation Document and view the scheme plans, which are available from the 'Documents' section on this webpage.Read the Consultation Document

You can also read the frequently asked questions (FAQs) on this webpage, which will be updated throughout the consultation period as required.

Drop-in events

Come along to one of our drop-in events to view the plans, speak to the project team and ask questions. Both events will be held at: Stone Pavilion, Hayes Road, Stone, Greenhithe, DA9 9DS:

  • Thursday 1 October, 1pm to 4pm
  • Tuesday 13 October, 5pm to 7pm

If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact us in advance.

Have your say

We want to hear your views. Your feedback will help us understand local views, identify any concerns and decide how to proceed with the scheme.

Please complete the consultation questionnaire by midnight on Monday 2 November 2026.Complete the questionnaire

There is also a version of the questionnaire for young people.

If you cannot complete the questionnaires online, Word versions are available from the 'Documents' section on this webpage, at the drop-in events, at Greenhithe and Dartford libraries, or on request.

If you have questions or need any support to take part in the consultation, you can contact us via the contact details under the 'Who's listening' section on this webpage. When contacting us, please quote the reference ‘London Road, Stone’.

Next steps

After the consultation closes, we will analyse all the responses and publish a consultation report summarising the feedback received.

The feedback is expected to be presented to the Dartford Joint Transportation Board before the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport decides how to proceed.

If the scheme goes ahead, we will finalise the detailed design and seek construction funding. Separate statutory consultations would also be held on any required Traffic Regulation Orders for changes to the speed limit and waiting or loading restrictions.

Welcome to our consultation on proposed improvements to the A226 London Road in Stone, between the Cotton Lane junction and the St Clements Way Roundabout.

Kent County Council is working with Dartford Borough Council and Stone Town Council on plans to make this 1.4-mile route safer and more accessible for everyone.

The scheme aims to make it easier to walk, wheel and cycle, while keeping traffic moving.

What we are proposing

The proposals include:

  • segregated (separated) cycle lanes on both sides of London Road
  • new continuous footways across side roads
  • new and improved crossings for pedestrians and cyclists
  • floating bus stops with cycle bypass lanes
  • changes to some signal-controlled junctions
  • a consistent 30mph speed limit along the route
  • new trees, planting and rain gardens
  • six new benches and 20 new cycle stands
  • clearly marked parking bays and new waiting restrictions to help address inappropriate lorry and footway parking
  • a short new bus lane between Stone Lodge Road and Cotton Lane.

The scheme would maintain access to homes and businesses. Eleven existing parking spaces would be removed, while five new spaces would be created.

The proposals do not include a Low Traffic Neighbourhood or a 20mph speed limit, and they would not reduce the amount of highway space available. The aim is to make better use of the existing road layout for everyone who uses it.

For more information on the proposals and how they could affect different parts of the route, please read the full Consultation Document and view the scheme plans, which are available from the 'Documents' section on this webpage.Read the Consultation Document

You can also read the frequently asked questions (FAQs) on this webpage, which will be updated throughout the consultation period as required.

Drop-in events

Come along to one of our drop-in events to view the plans, speak to the project team and ask questions. Both events will be held at: Stone Pavilion, Hayes Road, Stone, Greenhithe, DA9 9DS:

  • Thursday 1 October, 1pm to 4pm
  • Tuesday 13 October, 5pm to 7pm

If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact us in advance.

Have your say

We want to hear your views. Your feedback will help us understand local views, identify any concerns and decide how to proceed with the scheme.

Please complete the consultation questionnaire by midnight on Monday 2 November 2026.Complete the questionnaire

There is also a version of the questionnaire for young people.

If you cannot complete the questionnaires online, Word versions are available from the 'Documents' section on this webpage, at the drop-in events, at Greenhithe and Dartford libraries, or on request.

If you have questions or need any support to take part in the consultation, you can contact us via the contact details under the 'Who's listening' section on this webpage. When contacting us, please quote the reference ‘London Road, Stone’.

Next steps

After the consultation closes, we will analyse all the responses and publish a consultation report summarising the feedback received.

The feedback is expected to be presented to the Dartford Joint Transportation Board before the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport decides how to proceed.

If the scheme goes ahead, we will finalise the detailed design and seek construction funding. Separate statutory consultations would also be held on any required Traffic Regulation Orders for changes to the speed limit and waiting or loading restrictions.

  • Main questionnaire

    We want to hear your views on proposed improvements to London Road (A226) in Stone, between the Cotton Lane junction and St Clements Way Roundabout and have provided this questionnaire for you to give your feedback. 

    We recommend you read the Consultation Document before responding to this questionnaire.

    You can answer all or as many of the questions as you like. If you would rather not provide feedback on a section or question, just move on to the next one. Please remember to click through to the end of the questionnaire and submit your response.   

    Please do not include any personal information that could identify you or anyone else in any of your answers.

    In line with other local authorities and government departments, we ask people to register to take part in some activities on Let’s Talk Kent. We do this to give people the opportunity to choose to be kept informed and to protect the integrity of our consultations from individuals and groups who may attempt to unduly influence the outcomes of the consultation. It also means that when you submit your response you will receive a copy by email for your own records. 

    As with all our consultations a Word version of the questionnaire is available from the consultation webpage for people who would prefer not to complete the online version. 

    Privacy: Kent County Council (KCC) collects and processes personal information in order to provide a range of public services. KCC respects the privacy of individuals and endeavours to ensure personal information is collected fairly, lawfully, and in compliance with the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection Act 2018. Read the full Privacy Policy.


    Complete questionnaire

  • Young person's questionnaire

    We want to hear what young people think about plans to improve London Road (A226) in Stone, between Cotton Lane and St Clements Way Roundabout. The plans aim to make the route safer and easier for people to walk, use a wheelchair or mobility aid, and cycle, while keeping access for buses, cars, homes and businesses.

    The plans are intended to make journeys safer, help people travel without a car, improve air quality and create a greener, more pleasant street.

    How could the plans affect young people? 

    The improvements could make journeys to school, shops, bus stops and other local places easier and nicer. However, some people may be concerned about shared areas, crossing cycle lanes at floating bus stops, changes to parking or disruption while construction takes place.

    We recommend you read the Consultation Document before answering these questions.

    You can answer all or as many of the questions as you like. If you would rather not provide feedback on a section or question, just move on to the next one. Please remember to click through to the end of the questionnaire and submit your response.   

    Please do not include your name, full address or any information that could identify you or someone else in your responses.

    Privacy: KCC follows the UK law to keep your personal information and answers safe. Personal information means things like your name, address and phone number. We destroy all questionnaire answers after 6 years. Do not tell us any of your personal information, like your name or your address. If you want to know more, you can read our full Privacy Policy.

    Complete questions