Welcome to Sutton Valence Parish Council

Sutton Valence Parish Council is dedicated to supporting, enhancing, and enriching village life. This website serves as your central resource for essential information, timely local updates, and opportunities to actively participate in village initiatives. Here you'll find information on planning matters, road closures, council meetings, and community feedback opportunities.

Quick Links:

Council Agendas & Minutes: View agendas and minutes from this year's parish council meetings to keep informed about local governance.

Planning Tracker: Stay updated on the latest planning applications, decisions, and developments within Sutton Valence.

Road Closures: Get current and forthcoming road closure information to plan your journeys effectively.

Report a road or pavement fault: Inform Kent County Council of non-urgent issues including potholes, street light faults, drainage and overgrown vegetation on our roads and pavements.

NEWS

Please note, new dates and times have been agreed for these works. New start date
is 2 February 2026, with estimated completion by 6 February 2026, between the
hours of 19:00 and 06:00 only.

Kent County Council - Temporary Road Closure & Temporary 20MPH Speed Restriction - A274 North
Street, Sutton Valence - (Maidstone District).

Due to works planned to be undertaken by ADH Groundworks, it will be necessary to impose restrictions on part of A274 North Street, Sutton Valence.

A274 North Street will be closed outside Haven Farm, between the hours of 22:00 and 05:00 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The speed limit on A274 North Street will be reduced to 20mph between the Village Hall and Haven Close. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via A274 North Street, A274 Sutton Valence Hill, A274 Headcorn Road, A274 Maidstone Road, A274 Mill Bank, A274
North Street, A274 High Street, A274 Station Road, A274 Wheeler Street, A274 Biddenden Road, A274 Headcorn Road, A274 North Street, A262 Tenterden Road,
A262 High Street, A262 Sissinghurst Road, A262 Biddenden Road, A262 The Street, A262 Sissinghurst Road, A229 Wilsley Pound, A229 The Common, A229 Camden
Hill, A229 Rocks Hill, A229 Knoxbridge, A229 Cranbrook Road, A229 High Street, A229 Station Road, A229 Maidstone Road, A229 Staplehurst Road, A229 Linton Hill,
A229 Linton Road, A229 Loose Road, A274 Sutton Road, A274 Maidstone Road, A274 North Street and vice versa.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The restrictions are required for the safety of the public and workforce to allow highway improvement works to be carried out, works are undertaken by Kent County Council.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=145168601

For information regarding these restrictions please contact Kent County Council, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

The Kent County Council Highways Helpline phone number is: 03000 418181

NEWS

South East Water - Temporary Road Closure - Chart Hill Road, Chart Sutton - 23rd February 2026 (Maidstone District)
Due to works planned to be undertaken by South East Water, it will be necessary to close part of Chart Hill Road, Chart Sutton, from 23rd February 2026 with estimated completion by 25th February 2026.

Chart Hill Road, Chart Sutton, will be closed from Ivy Cottage to Ladds Court Barn. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Chart Hill Road, Warmlake Road, Chart Corner, B2163 Plough Wents Road, B2163 Heath Road, A229 Linton Hill, A229 Staplehurst Road, Chart Hill Road and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce to allow new water main connection works to be carried out, works are
undertaken by South East Water.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB147198602

For information regarding this closure please contact South East Water on 03330 000 001, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

The Kent County Council Highways Helpline phone number is: 03000 418181

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