Bower Road, Mersham in Ashford - Amendment 9: Speed limit order

Consultation has concluded

The effect of this made Order will be to extend the existing 30mph speed limit in on Bower Road in Mersham.

This order has been made for the following reasons:

  • for avoiding danger to persons or other traffic using the road or any other road or for preventing the likelihood of any such danger arising.
  • for preserving or improving the amenities of the area through which the road runs.
  • to support Parish Council aspirations to reduce the speed of traffic in Mersham village.
  • to include the Quarry View development within the 30mph restricted speed area.

The effect of this made Order will be to extend the existing 30mph speed limit in on Bower Road in Mersham.

This order has been made for the following reasons:

  • for avoiding danger to persons or other traffic using the road or any other road or for preventing the likelihood of any such danger arising.
  • for preserving or improving the amenities of the area through which the road runs.
  • to support Parish Council aspirations to reduce the speed of traffic in Mersham village.
  • to include the Quarry View development within the 30mph restricted speed area.
Consultation has concluded

  • 9 December 2022

    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    Following the statutory consultation period, the scheme has been reviewed and the decision has been taken to make this Order permanent.

    Full details, including the scheme plan, can be found in the Made Order Public Notice and Statement of Reason document.

    Anyone may, by application to the High Court by 23 January 2023, 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.