Fences
If there is a problem with a privately-owned fence we will contact the landowner.
We will take action if a boundary fence maintained by Devon County Council has:
- become dangerous due to impact or other damage
- become ineffective for stock-proofing
- an exposed length of tubular metal
We will:
- record the problem
- put up signs and cones around the problem
- arrange for livestock to be removed from the highways
- ensure that any fence we own is stock-proofed by the end of the next working day
- carry out a permanent repair within two months
Barriers – road restraint systems
Road restraint systems include:
- vehicular restraint systems
- safety fences
- pedestrian guardrails
We will take action if the barrier:
- has obvious impact damage – for example from a traffic collision
- is missing completely
- has loose or obviously out-of-date components
We will:
- record the problem
- put signs and cones round the problem by the end of the next working day
- carry out a permanent repair within one month