Public Consultation on new speed limits in Holt Parish

Published: 24 July 2025

The Public Consultation is now open on the proposal to introduce 3 new areas of speed limits in our Parish. The Parish Council has worked closely with Dorset Council and we are pleased that we have now reached the public consultation stage where our residents can be involved and comment, so please take part!

• 30mph at Horseshoe Crossroads connecting to the existing 30mph at Gaunts Common, Hinton Martell, Chalbury Common and through Holtwood.
• 40mph Holt Road at Bowers connecting the existing 30mph from Bussons Corner up to the 40mph at Row Hill.
• 40mph Holt Lane connecting the existing 30mph from Pig Oak to the existing 40mph at Bothenwood.

Details of the full proposal are available to view here where you can respond: Comment on moving Traffic Regulation Orders - Dorset Council. or respond in writing to Traffic Regulation Team, Dorset Council, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ by no later than 15th August 2025. All written representations received concerning Traffic Regulation Orders are public documents that may be inspected by any person on demand.