The Secretary of State gives notice of the proposal to make an Order under section 247 of the above Act to authorise the stopping up of an irregular shaped south eastern part width of the A259 Ashford Road which lies adjacent to the Arndale Centre at Eastbourne, in the Borough of Eastbourne.

If made, the Order would authorise the stopping up only to enable development as permitted by Eastbourne Borough Council, under reference 131071.

Copies of the draft Order and relevant plan will be available for inspection during normal opening hours at Eastbourne Library, Grove Road, Eastbourne BN21 4TL in the 28 days commencing on 22 June 2018, and may be obtained, free of charge, from the address stated below (quoting NATTRAN/SE/S247/3270).

Any person may object to the making of the proposed order by stating their reasons in writing to the Secretary of State at nationalcasework@dft.gsi.gov.uk or National Transport Casework Team, Tyneside House, Skinnerburn Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7AR, quoting the above reference. Objections should be received by midnight on 20 July 2018. Any person submitting any correspondence is advised that your personal data and correspondence will be passed to the applicant/agent to be considered. If you do not wish your personal data to be forwarded, please state your reasons when submitting your correspondence.

G Patrick, Casework Manager