Decision details

NOTICE is hereby given that East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Section 84 (1) and (2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, and of all other enabling powers, which will reduce the speed limit in the following length of road;

40 mph Speed Limit
A264 - from a point 249 metres east of the eastern kerb line of Shepherds Grove Lane, Hammerwood, eastwards to a point 102 metres east of the centre line of Cansiron Lane.

50 mph Speed Limit
A264 – the existing 50 mph speed limit will remain in force as specified in the Order.

A copy of the Order, which will come into effect on 17 February 2025, plan showing the length of road and a statement of the County Council’s reasons for proposing the Order, along with a copy of the Order being revoked can be viewed in Reception, East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes from Monday to Friday between 9am to 4pm and online at;

https://consultation.eastsussex.gov.uk/economy-transport-environment/a264-hammerwood-to-holtye-40mph-speed-limit

Any person wishing to question the validity of the Order or any of its provisions on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act of 1984, or on the grounds that any requirement of the Road Traffic Regulation Act or of any instrument made under it has not been complied with in relation to the Order, may within six weeks of 14 February 2025, apply to the High Court for this purpose.

If you have any questions, require further information or would like paper copies of the proposals please telephone Road Safety on 0345 60 80 193.