Redhouse Lane and Chartham Downs Road junction, Chartham, Canterbury - Highway Improvement Scheme

Road with trees and brambles either side, a car driving along the road and van coming out of a junction

Update October 2026

Thank you to everyone who took part in this consultation. We have carefully analysed and considered all of the feedback received.

The Consultation Report, which summarises the consultation feedback and KCC’s response to the key themes, comments and questions raised, is available in the 'Documents' section of this page.

The consultation feedback and KCC’s recommendation will be discussed by the Canterbury Joint Transportation Board (JTB) on 20 October 2026.

KCC’s recommendation

There is a pattern of crashes at this junction. Previous measures, including new road markings and signs, have not resolved the issue, so further action is being considered.

KCC has considered the feedback received on the two options included in the consultation.

Option 1, which would close Redhouse Lane and is expected to be the most effective option for reducing the types of collision identified. However, it is also the more restrictive option and could increase the risk of fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour, which would be difficult to prevent.

Option 1 could also have a significant effect on the property on Redhouse Lane. Concerns were raised about access for large vehicles and fuel deliveries. Without a turning area, these vehicles may have to reverse for around 300 metres along Redhouse Lane.

Providing a turning area would require KCC to acquire privately owned land and would be outside the scheme’s available budget. A turning area could also increase the risk of fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour.

For these reasons, KCC is recommending that Option 1 is not taken forward.

Option 2 would introduce one-way system on Redhouse Lane. Although it would not be as effective as a full road closure, it would help address collisions involving vehicles pulling out of Redhouse Lane and coming into conflict with vehicles on Chartham Downs Road.

A possible disadvantage of Option 2 is that some drivers may increase their speed because they would no longer expect to meet vehicles travelling in the opposite direction.

Additional measures, such as closing the straight-ahead slip road from Stone Street, could help encourage drivers to follow the one-way restriction.

Regular verge cutting will continue to help maintain visibility. KCC has also contacted the local landowner to ask whether they would consider moving their fence to improve visibility from Iffin Lane.

Having considered the need to improve safety at this location alongside the consultation feedback, KCC is recommending that Option 2 is taken forward.

What happens next

Following the Canterbury JTB, the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport will decide whether Option 2 should progress to detailed design and the Traffic Regulation Order process.

If Option 2 progresses, there will be a statutory consultation on the proposed TRO before the one-way restriction can be introduced.

Details of the decision will be published on this webpage.

Original consultation text

We are carrying out this consultation to hear your views on proposed highway improvements at Redhouse Lane, which aim to improve road safety at its junction with Chartham Downs Road in Chartham.

We are currently considering two options:

  • Option 1: Closing Redhouse Lane to all motor vehicles between The Red House and the junction with Chartham Downs Road. This option would remove access to all through‑traffic for motor vehicles while maintaining access for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders. Access to the property on Redhouse Lane would be from the south via Stone Street / Street End (B2068).

  • Option 2: Making Redhouse Lane one-way southbound, from Chartham Downs Road to its junction with Stone Street and Street End. Redhouse Lane would remain open to vehicles travelling in one direction only. This would include cyclists, as the road is not wide enough to safely accommodate two-way cycling. Access to the property on Redhouse Lane would only be possible from one direction, with vehicles required to exit in the same direction.

More information is available in the Consultation Document and Scheme Plans for Option 1 and Option 2.

Have your say!

You can share your views on the options for the proposed highway improvement scheme by completing the online questionnaire.

If you cannot complete the online questionnaire a Word version is available to download from this webpage, which you can complete and return either by email or post.

This consultation closes on 30 June 2026.

If you have questions about the proposals 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 ‘Redhouse Lane, Chartham CRM’.

Next steps

After the consultation closes, we will review responses and publish a consultation report on this webpage.

The consultation feedback is expected to be presented to the Canterbury Joint Transportation Board (JTB). A final decision on how to proceed will be taken by the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport.

If a decision is made to progress with one of the options, a statutory Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) consultation will be required. TROs are legal documents that allow traffic restrictions to be enforced. Each TRO is formally advertised and consulted on. Details of any TRO consultations will be shared on this webpage, in a local newspaper, and on notices placed on affected street(s).

Update October 2026

Thank you to everyone who took part in this consultation. We have carefully analysed and considered all of the feedback received.

The Consultation Report, which summarises the consultation feedback and KCC’s response to the key themes, comments and questions raised, is available in the 'Documents' section of this page.

The consultation feedback and KCC’s recommendation will be discussed by the Canterbury Joint Transportation Board (JTB) on 20 October 2026.

KCC’s recommendation

There is a pattern of crashes at this junction. Previous measures, including new road markings and signs, have not resolved the issue, so further action is being considered.

KCC has considered the feedback received on the two options included in the consultation.

Option 1, which would close Redhouse Lane and is expected to be the most effective option for reducing the types of collision identified. However, it is also the more restrictive option and could increase the risk of fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour, which would be difficult to prevent.

Option 1 could also have a significant effect on the property on Redhouse Lane. Concerns were raised about access for large vehicles and fuel deliveries. Without a turning area, these vehicles may have to reverse for around 300 metres along Redhouse Lane.

Providing a turning area would require KCC to acquire privately owned land and would be outside the scheme’s available budget. A turning area could also increase the risk of fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour.

For these reasons, KCC is recommending that Option 1 is not taken forward.

Option 2 would introduce one-way system on Redhouse Lane. Although it would not be as effective as a full road closure, it would help address collisions involving vehicles pulling out of Redhouse Lane and coming into conflict with vehicles on Chartham Downs Road.

A possible disadvantage of Option 2 is that some drivers may increase their speed because they would no longer expect to meet vehicles travelling in the opposite direction.

Additional measures, such as closing the straight-ahead slip road from Stone Street, could help encourage drivers to follow the one-way restriction.

Regular verge cutting will continue to help maintain visibility. KCC has also contacted the local landowner to ask whether they would consider moving their fence to improve visibility from Iffin Lane.

Having considered the need to improve safety at this location alongside the consultation feedback, KCC is recommending that Option 2 is taken forward.

What happens next

Following the Canterbury JTB, the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport will decide whether Option 2 should progress to detailed design and the Traffic Regulation Order process.

If Option 2 progresses, there will be a statutory consultation on the proposed TRO before the one-way restriction can be introduced.

Details of the decision will be published on this webpage.

Original consultation text

We are carrying out this consultation to hear your views on proposed highway improvements at Redhouse Lane, which aim to improve road safety at its junction with Chartham Downs Road in Chartham.

We are currently considering two options:

  • Option 1: Closing Redhouse Lane to all motor vehicles between The Red House and the junction with Chartham Downs Road. This option would remove access to all through‑traffic for motor vehicles while maintaining access for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders. Access to the property on Redhouse Lane would be from the south via Stone Street / Street End (B2068).

  • Option 2: Making Redhouse Lane one-way southbound, from Chartham Downs Road to its junction with Stone Street and Street End. Redhouse Lane would remain open to vehicles travelling in one direction only. This would include cyclists, as the road is not wide enough to safely accommodate two-way cycling. Access to the property on Redhouse Lane would only be possible from one direction, with vehicles required to exit in the same direction.

More information is available in the Consultation Document and Scheme Plans for Option 1 and Option 2.

Have your say!

You can share your views on the options for the proposed highway improvement scheme by completing the online questionnaire.

If you cannot complete the online questionnaire a Word version is available to download from this webpage, which you can complete and return either by email or post.

This consultation closes on 30 June 2026.

If you have questions about the proposals 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 ‘Redhouse Lane, Chartham CRM’.

Next steps

After the consultation closes, we will review responses and publish a consultation report on this webpage.

The consultation feedback is expected to be presented to the Canterbury Joint Transportation Board (JTB). A final decision on how to proceed will be taken by the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport.

If a decision is made to progress with one of the options, a statutory Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) consultation will be required. TROs are legal documents that allow traffic restrictions to be enforced. Each TRO is formally advertised and consulted on. Details of any TRO consultations will be shared on this webpage, in a local newspaper, and on notices placed on affected street(s).

  • CLOSED: This consultation has concluded.

    Have your say!

    We want to hear your views on the proposed highway improvements at Redhouse Lane, which aim to improve road safety at its junction with Chartham Downs Road 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.   

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