Sowden Lane East and Bear Street crossing improvements, Barnstaple
October 16, 2026 North Devon Highways and Traffic Orders Committee (Committee) Awaiting outcome View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The North Devon Highways and Traffic Orders Committee endorsed the Sowden Lane East and Bear Street crossing improvements. The committee resolved to progress the puffin crossing and upgraded crossing arrangement to detailed design and construction, and to advertise a traffic regulation order. They also delegated authority to the Interim Director of Climate Change, Environment and Transport for minor scheme amendments.
Full council record
Decision
RESOLVED that the Committee endorse:
a) the puffin crossing on Sowden Lane East, outside of Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School, and upgraded crossing arrangement at Bear Street to progress to detailed design and construction at an estimated cost of £118,250;
b) the advertising of a traffic regulation order to revoke the School Keep Clear and extend the No Waiting At Any Time, and to make and seal the order if no objections are received; and
c) the delegation of authority to the Interim Director of Climate Change, Environment and Transport, in consultation with the Chair of HATOC and the Local County Councillor, to make minor amendments to the scheme details.
Related Meeting
North Devon Highways and Traffic Orders Committee - Friday, 16th October, 2026 10.30 am on October 16, 2026
Details
| Decision date | 16 Oct 2026 |