The North Devon Highways and Traffic Orders Committee met on Friday 12 June 2026 to discuss a range of local waiting restriction programmes and traffic concerns across the region. The meeting's agenda included decisions on proposed waiting restrictions in Barnstaple and Combe Martin, as well as considerations for traffic conditions and safety on several key roads.

Local Waiting Restriction Programme

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the Local Waiting Restriction Programme, which aimed to address requests for new or amended waiting restrictions across North Devon. These proposals had been collated, reviewed by officers, and advertised for public consultation. The report pack detailed the specific locations and proposed changes, such as introducing No Waiting At Any Time restrictions in areas like Corporation Street and Corporation Terrace in Barnstaple, and on Old Bideford Road in Sticklepath. The report also outlined the objections received and the council's responses, with recommendations for each location. The report noted that proposals without objections would be implemented.

Combe Martin Waiting Restrictions

The committee was also scheduled to consider proposed waiting restrictions in Combe Martin. These proposals stemmed from requests made by Combe Martin Parish Council and the local County Councillor, aiming to address longstanding parking issues by enhancing the current traffic order layout and introducing new restrictions. A statutory consultation had taken place, and the report detailed the responses received, noting a significant level of objection from residents. The recommendation was to hold a site meeting with the local County Councillor and HATOC Chair to review the proposed restrictions and the comments received before a final decision was delegated.

Matters for Consideration

Several specific traffic and safety concerns were scheduled for consideration:

• Gratton Way Bus Lane: Councillor Ed Tyldesley had requested a review of traffic conditions and surrounding impacts related to the Gratton Way bus lane.
• Saunton Road (B3231): Councillor Graham Bell requested consideration of safety, accessibility, and active travel issues on Saunton Road.
• Bickington / Fremington Gas Main Works: Councillor Frank Biederman raised concerns regarding traffic management and mitigation measures for gas main works in Bickington and Fremington.
• South Molton Highway Safety and Traffic Concerns: Councillor Richard Hopley brought forward highway safety and traffic concerns in South Molton.
• B3233 / Yelland Road Corridor: Councillor Frank Biederman also requested a review of safety and speed concerns along the B3233 / Yelland Road corridor, including an update from a SCARF review and site visit.

Standing Items

The committee was also set to receive updates on Actions Taken Under Delegated Powers, detailing traffic regulation orders progressed since the last meeting. This included amendments to traffic orders to resolve discrepancies and the introduction of a disabled parking bay on Coronation Street, Barnstaple. Additionally, a verbal update was expected from the Bus Users and Stakeholders (BUS) Forum representative, and there was an item regarding Petitions/Parking Policy Reviews, to be taken under Section 18 of the Traffic Management Act 2004.

The meeting also included standard agenda items such as the election of a Chair and Vice Chair, apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and the confirmation of previous minutes. Dates for future meetings were also provided.