Essex County Council has issued a traffic order introducing new parking, loading, and stopping controls across parts of Brentwood Borough. The order takes effect on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Key Changes
Brentwood High Street (between Crown Street and near St Thomas Road): The existing restricted parking zone is revoked. No waiting at any time and no loading at any time will apply on defined stretches on both sides. Distances include 97 metres and 133 metres on the north-west side, and four sections of 36 metres, 29 metres, 38 metres and 4 metres on the south-east side. Existing loading and taxi bays, disabled bays, and the pedestrian crossing will remain unchanged.
Stondon Massey (Ongar Road and Reeves Close): No waiting at any time will apply near the junctions with Reeves Close and Exchange Way. Reeves Close will have no waiting for 10 metres from its junction with Ongar Road. Two disabled permit holder bays, labelled BRE001 and BRE002, will be marked on Ongar Road near Exchange Way.
Hutton (Willow Close and Great Oaks): Former weekday one-hour restrictions will be replaced by no waiting on Monday to Friday from 9am to 8pm, and on Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 5pm, for the specified lengths.
Viewing the Full Order and Plans
Copies of the order and plans can be viewed during normal office hours at Civic Reception, Civic Centre, Chelmsford CM1 1JE, and at Brentwood Borough Council, Town Hall, Ingrave Road, Brentwood CM15 8AY. Documents can also be requested by email to trafficreg@chelmsford.gov.uk or by post from the South Essex Parking Partnership Manager, Chelmsford City Council, Duke Street, Chelmsford CM1 1JE. For the online version, see the Public Notice Portal and the Chelmsford City Council website.
Your Questions Answered
Which streets are affected? Brentwood High Street between Crown Street and near St Thomas Road, Ongar Road and Reeves Close in Stondon Massey, and Willow Close and Great Oaks in Hutton are included in the order.
Are blue badge bays and the loading or taxi bay on High Street changing? The notice states these facilities will remain as they are within the High Street layout.
How will deliveries be managed on High Street? With no loading at any time on the specified sections, businesses and drivers should plan deliveries to use designated loading facilities and observe on-street signs.
Can I challenge the order? Anyone wishing to question the validity of the order, or any provision, may apply to the High Court within six weeks of the order being made, on the grounds set out in the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Why has this been introduced? The council states the order implements parking restrictions in Brentwood Borough and updates the 2019 consolidation order with new map tiles.
Which areas or postcodes does this cover? The notice references locations near CM13 and CM14, alongside Brentwood town centre and Stondon Massey.
What should residents and businesses do now? Those who have any concerns or believe they may be adversely impacted are encouraged to review the plans, check new signs and road markings once installed, and contact the council if clarification is needed.
The order will be incorporated into The Essex County Council Brentwood Borough Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping and On-Street Parking Places Civil Enforcement Area Consolidation Order 2019, with updated map tiles. The notice is dated Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
