The Mid Devon Highways and Traffic Orders Committee met on Friday 5 June 2026. The committee agreed to the recommendations regarding the local waiting restriction programme. The committee also noted actions taken under delegated powers and the dates for future meetings.

Local Waiting Restriction Programme

The committee agreed to the recommendations contained within Appendix 2 of the report regarding the local waiting restriction programme. This programme aims to rationalise existing parking arrangements within the Mid Devon area. The proposals are intended to enable more efficient enforcement, encourage sustainable travel choices such as car sharing, public transport, walking, and cycling, and assist pedestrians and other vulnerable road users. The report highlighted that the total costs for these schemes would be funded from the Minor Traffic Management Improvements budget, which is supported by Local Transport Plan grant.

Several specific locations were discussed as part of the programme:

• Millway, Bradninch: An extension of No Waiting At Any Time restrictions opposite number 27 was proposed to protect access to a dropped kerb.
• Willand Road, Cullompton: An extension of No Waiting At Any Time restrictions north of Goblin Lane was proposed to improve visibility.
• Lowman Way, Tiverton: Proposals were made to introduce No Waiting At Any Time restrictions around the junction with Lower Moor Way, between Tiverton Trade Centre and Halsgrove Units. This was to prevent obstructive parking and improve access for HGVs. While most respondents supported this, one respondent did not provide a clear response. The council's response noted the support and advised that further requests for changes should be discussed with the local County Councillor.
• Old Road, Tiverton: The introduction of No Waiting At Any Time restrictions on both sides of the road at its junction with Lewis Avenue was proposed to improve visibility. One respondent opposed this, questioning the need for improved visibility and suggesting resident parking as an alternative. The officer's comments stated that removing parking would improve visibility for pedestrians and ensure the junction remained clear.
• Lower Town, Sampford Peverell: No Waiting At Any Time restrictions were proposed on both sides of the road around the junction to the station to prevent obstructive parking and preserve traffic movement. Six respondents supported this, citing dangerous parking and visibility issues. Suggestions were made to extend the proposals and reintroduce parking on Station Road.
• The Square, Uffculme: No Waiting At Any Time restrictions were proposed to replace a faded hatched area outside number 18 to prevent obstructive parking and improve access to the opposite junction. Three respondents supported this, highlighting visibility issues and dangers to pedestrians from large vehicles.
• South Molton Road, Bampton: The proposal was to remove No Waiting on the south side between numbers 2-12 and amend the No Waiting period on the northern side to be all year round. This was intended to improve parking capacity and preserve traffic movement. One respondent supported this, while another opposed it, raising concerns about driveway access. The officer's comments noted that parking on the north side could create visibility problems due to the road being on the inside of a bend. It was recommended that a site visit be undertaken with the local County Councillor and HATOC Chair to review objections before a final decision is made, with the decision delegated to the Director of Climate Change, Environment and Transport in consultation with the local County Councillor and HATOC Chair.

Actions Taken Under Delegated Powers

The committee noted the traffic regulation orders that had been progressed under delegated powers since the last meeting. This included the implementation of waiting restrictions in various locations such as Belle Meadow, Bickleigh, Mill Street, Landscore, and Westwood Road, Crediton. Additionally, a 20mph scheme on Station Road, Tiverton, was advertised and implemented without objections. The introduction of on-street disabled bays in Crediton, Cullompton, and Tiverton was also noted, with objections resolved and restrictions implemented following consultation.

Dates for Future Meetings

The committee noted the dates for future meetings as 29 September 2026 and 2 February 2027.