PRESS RELEASE: Sevenoaks Town Council publishes its revised Highway Improvement Plan
Published: 02 April 2026
Sevenoaks Town Council’s latest Highway Improvement Plan was approved on 30th March 2026 and will shortly be submitted to Kent County Council for its review.
Revised annually, the Highway Improvement Plan process allows Town and Parish Councils to submit a shortlist of infrastructure improvements that they consider to be of key priority to Kent County Council (the Local Highway Authority) for its consideration.
These are then investigated by the County Council’s Highway Improvement team, who will advise on any potential solutions and schemes, as well as associated likely costs.
Priority Items within the Town Council’s Highway Improvement Plan have been structured into two “active” categories and two further “holding” categories, as follows:- For immediate pursuit (highest priority for investigation by Kent County Council’s Highway Improvement team)
- During Term of Office 2023-2027 (next class of priority and for investigation by Kent County Council’s Highway Improvement team)
- Requires further details or significant funds (holding items not for active current pursuit until more information or funds are available)
- Monitoring only (holding items comprising currently active projects or those not for pursuit via the Highway Improvement Plan, but which STC would like to retain on its priority list for monitoring purposes)
The below tables summarise the two categories for active projects, requested for investigation by Kent County Council:
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For Immediate Pursuit
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HIP Ref
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Details
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1
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Keep Clear section at the narrowest part of Hillingdon
Avenue
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2
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Review of existing signage to improve pedestrian safety,
particularly:
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Frail people sign on Hospital Road outside the Hospital
(formal crossing not possible)
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No Entry signs to be added at the one-way entrance of
Holly Bush Lane where it meets Vine Court Road
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“Give Way to pedestrians” sign to replace “Give Way”
signs at Hollybush Lane’s junction with Hartslands Road and Vine Court Road
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New signage on Bradbourne Vale Road at the entrance to
Bradbourne Road, warning of potential for cars in the middle of the road, due
to on-road parking. This is considered by the Movement & Net Zero Working
Group to comprise a more appropriate alternative for addressing the issue, in
favour of removing the car parking spaces which are highly valued locally.
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3
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HGV restrictions for Town Centre – specifically Pembroke
Road and south of High Street south of Pembroke Road while retaining Suffolk
Way and Bligh’s access
Estimated
starting cost as per 2025/26 HIP Information Pack – TRO £3,125 + JTB
report £710 + entry signage £686-915(x no. of entrances + traffic
survey £95
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4
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Delivery of kerbside EV charging points from domestic
energy supply.
STC understands that there are intentions to trial such a
scheme and would like to formally request to be considered as a test subject.
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During Term of Office (2023 – 2027)
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HIP Ref
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Details
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5
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Improving speed compliance on 20mph roads through
such means as 20mph SIDs (not currently supported by KCC) and various road
narrowing solutions – including the utilisation of planters as movable
chicanes, delivery of on-road cycle lanes, pavement widening and formalising
of on-road parking via paint.
Compliance measures are considered particularly relevant
at:
Camden Road, St George’s Road, Bradbourne Road, St John’s
Road, Quakers Hall Lane, Oak Lane
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6
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Zebra crossing at Seal Road / Greatness Park
Estimated
starting costs for zebra crossings as per KCC’s 2025-2026 HIP Pack are
£50,000 + £800 for pedestrian count and speed survey. Road Safety Audits will
also be required, and it is likely that this number will increase with the
new fiscal year.
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If you have any queries, please contact:
Georgie Elliston planning@sevenoakstown.gov.uk
02/04/2026