Various Roads, Littlebourne in the District of Canterbury - Amendment 1: Speed Limit Order

The effect of this made Order will be to change the existing 30mph speed limit and implement a 20mph speed limit on the following lengths of roads in Littlebourne, Canterbury:

  • Cherry Orchard, Church Road, Court Meadows, Elmleigh Road, Jubilee Road, The Elders and St Vincents Close – for their entire length
  • Bekesbourne Lane – from its junction with High Street to a point 71 metres southwest of its junction with School Path
  • Court Hill – from its junction with Church Hill to the northwestern boundary of Malt House
  • Nargate Street – from its junction with High Street to the southern boundary of 87 Nargate Street.

This Order was originally proposed as Amendment 15 but due to the recent consolidation order it has been re-named as above.

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
  • for facilitating the passage on the road or any other road of any class of traffic (including pedestrians).

The effect of this made Order will be to change the existing 30mph speed limit and implement a 20mph speed limit on the following lengths of roads in Littlebourne, Canterbury:

  • Cherry Orchard, Church Road, Court Meadows, Elmleigh Road, Jubilee Road, The Elders and St Vincents Close – for their entire length
  • Bekesbourne Lane – from its junction with High Street to a point 71 metres southwest of its junction with School Path
  • Court Hill – from its junction with Church Hill to the northwestern boundary of Malt House
  • Nargate Street – from its junction with High Street to the southern boundary of 87 Nargate Street.

This Order was originally proposed as Amendment 15 but due to the recent consolidation order it has been re-named as above.

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
  • for facilitating the passage on the road or any other road of any class of traffic (including pedestrians).

  • Friday 28 November 2025

    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 Monday 12 January 2026, 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.