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Closures, restrictions and permits on rights of way

Some byways are only open to certain types of vehicles or at certain times of the day or year. We can also close public rights of way temporarily if you need to carry out work on or next to one.

Temporary closures

Apply for a temporary closure

To apply to close a public right of way temporarily to carry out work on it or next to it you, contact us:

Current closures

View temporary closures and restrictions on our interactive map. Paths that are currently closed are shown in grey hatching, for more information about the closure select the path to view details.

Or download the list of permanent traffic regulation orders (PDF, 7.4 MB).

Byway permits

You need a permit to use a car, motorbike, quad bike or horse drawn vehicle on the following rights of way:

  • KH94 Bredhurst
  • KH219 Lenham
  • MR45A Snodland
  • NS245 and NS221, Luddesdown
  • RS221 and Chapel Lane (part) Halling (experimental order).

Apply for, update, or request a replacement byway permit

Once we process your application, we will issue your permit within 7 to 10 working days.