Sevenoaks Town-wide 20mph speed limit and traffic calming scheme

Consultation has concluded

Kent County Council is proposing a town-wide 20mph speed limit in Sevenoaks and traffic calming measures to Dartford Road and The Vine.

Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs)

There are two TROs as part of this scheme. The effects of the proposed Orders will be to:

  • reduce the existing speed limit to 20mph on various roads in Sevenoaks
  • introduce one-way traffic flow on the Dartford Road in Sevenoaks between The Vine and St Botolphs Road in a southerly direction.

The Orders are being 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
  • for facilitating the passage on the road or any other road of any class of traffic (including pedestrians)

Traffic calming proposals for Dartford Road and The Vine

In addition to the proposed one-way traffic flow on Dartford Road covered by the TRO the traffic calming proposals for Dartford Road and The Vine also include:

  • a new southbound only cycleway
  • alterations to turning movements from The Vine onto Dartford Road
  • a new footway build-out on The War Memorial site to improve pedestrian access
  • a new zebra crossing south of the junction with Vine Court Road.

There is more information in the Consultation Document and Scheme Plans, which are available from the 'Documents' section on this page.

Your views matter

We want to understand and incorporate the views of the local community, stakeholders and the travelling public into the design of this scheme.

Any person wishing to object or support the TROs and provide feedback on the wider traffic calming scheme can also do so via the questionnaire.

What happens after the consultation?

Following the consultation, a report will be compiled summarising the analysis of the responses. This report will be made available from this webpage. The feedback will be used to help finalise the scheme design and reported to the Sevenoaks Joint Transportation Board (JTB) in December 2022.

If the decision is taken to proceed the scheme then alterations to the Traffic Regulation Orders will be advertised as ‘Made Orders’. This will be publicised via a notice in the local newspaper and on this webpage.

Kent County Council is proposing a town-wide 20mph speed limit in Sevenoaks and traffic calming measures to Dartford Road and The Vine.

Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs)

There are two TROs as part of this scheme. The effects of the proposed Orders will be to:

  • reduce the existing speed limit to 20mph on various roads in Sevenoaks
  • introduce one-way traffic flow on the Dartford Road in Sevenoaks between The Vine and St Botolphs Road in a southerly direction.

The Orders are being 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
  • for facilitating the passage on the road or any other road of any class of traffic (including pedestrians)

Traffic calming proposals for Dartford Road and The Vine

In addition to the proposed one-way traffic flow on Dartford Road covered by the TRO the traffic calming proposals for Dartford Road and The Vine also include:

  • a new southbound only cycleway
  • alterations to turning movements from The Vine onto Dartford Road
  • a new footway build-out on The War Memorial site to improve pedestrian access
  • a new zebra crossing south of the junction with Vine Court Road.

There is more information in the Consultation Document and Scheme Plans, which are available from the 'Documents' section on this page.

Your views matter

We want to understand and incorporate the views of the local community, stakeholders and the travelling public into the design of this scheme.

Any person wishing to object or support the TROs and provide feedback on the wider traffic calming scheme can also do so via the questionnaire.

What happens after the consultation?

Following the consultation, a report will be compiled summarising the analysis of the responses. This report will be made available from this webpage. The feedback will be used to help finalise the scheme design and reported to the Sevenoaks Joint Transportation Board (JTB) in December 2022.

If the decision is taken to proceed the scheme then alterations to the Traffic Regulation Orders will be advertised as ‘Made Orders’. This will be publicised via a notice in the local newspaper and on this webpage.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Have your say!

    We have created this questionnaire for you to register your support or objection to the proposed TROs and provide comments on the wider scheme.

    The questionnaire for this consultation is in two parts:

    • Part one – mandatory questions for the TROs. In this section you will be asked if you support or oppose the town-wide 20mph speed limit and the one-way traffic flow on Dartford Road. You will also be asked to give your reason(s).
    • Part two – optional questions to help us better understand your views on the scheme.  You will also be able to tell us your views on the wider traffic calming scheme on Dartford Road and The Vine.  

    We recommend that you read the full Public Notices and Consultation Document before completing this form. These are available from the 'Consultation documents' section. 

    Please ensure that you submit your response so that your views are taken into account. 

    Privacy: Kent County Council collects and processes personal information in order to provide a range of public services. Kent County Council 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. Read the full Traffic Regulation Order Privacy Notice.

    Consultation has concluded