Decision details

NOTICE is hereby given that East Sussex County Council have made an Order under Sections 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 B2096 Battle Road

From a point 155 metres southeast of the junction with the A265 Burwash Road to a point 41 metres northwest of the prolongation of the northern boundary wall of No.1 Roundhouse Cottages.

A copy of the Order which will come into effect on 30 March 2026, plan showing the length of road, the orders being revoked and a statement of the Council’s reasons for proposing the Order may be inspected in Reception, East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes BN7 1UE on Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm and online at;

https://consultation.eastsussex.gov.uk/economy-transport-environment/b2096-battle-road-heathfield-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 27 March 2026, 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.