I am requesting the following information in relation to the B3233 carriageway directly outside Tapeley Park, North Devon, at or near the coordinates: 51°24’25.06″ N / 4°11’10.09″ W
This request specifically relates to a pothole defect reported under reference W261941153, recorded on 28 January 2026 at 11:02.
For the period 1 January 2026 to present, please provide:
1. The road classification of this section of the B3233.
Please refer to page 1 of the defect report linked below in question 3.
2. The inspection frequency policy applicable to this class of road.
Please refer to page 1 of the defect report linked below in question 3.
3. Copies of all safety inspection records for this section of carriageway.
Please see the Defect Report for this stretch of road for the time period requested.
Note that some information has been redacted in grey from the report. This is because this information is exempt from disclosure under Section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (Personal Data).
Devon County Council can confirm the requested information is held; however, the Council cannot disclose personal information if releasing it would contravene any of the provisions in the UK General Data Protection Regulation. In this instance release of this information would contravene the first data protection principle and therefore the information is withheld
4. The council’s intervention criteria for potholes and carriageway defects (including depth thresholds).
These are available in the Highway Safety Policy
5. Details of any defect reports received relating to this location, including report reference W261941153.
Please see the Enquiry Report for this stretch of road for the time period requested.
Note that some information has been redacted in grey from the report. This is because this information is exempt from disclosure under Section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (Personal Data).
Devon County Council can confirm the requested information is held; however, the Council cannot disclose personal information if releasing it would contravene any of the provisions in the UK General Data Protection Regulation. In this instance release of this information would contravene the first data protection principle and therefore the information is withheld
6. Details of any works orders raised in relation to this defect, including dates raised and dates completed.
Please refer to the information on defect D263989162 as listed on page 5 of the defect report linked to above in question 3.
7. Any photographs, measurements, or risk assessments recorded in relation to this reported defect.
Please see information held.