Devon County Council is undertaking a review of the parking restrictions within the town of Chagford. This review is being undertaken in response to the functional understanding of the existing restrictions, expansion of the town and specific traffic congestion challenges.
Parish Engagement
During 2023 Chagford Parish Council (supported by Devon County Council) undertook an engagement exercise to consider two possible ways forward for the parking scheme within Chagford. The two options considered were:
Option 1 – Extension of the existing Restricted Parking Zone
Option 2 – Reduction of the existing Restricted Parking Zone plus Targeted No Waiting At Any Time restrictions
It was concluded from the responses that Option 2 would be progressed. These proposals aim to reduce the existing Restricted Parking Zone (signposted area where vehicles can only park in marked bays) to the immediate town centre roads of:
- The Square
- Mill Street
- High Street
- Southcombe Street
- New Street (to Stannary Walk)
- Opposite Jubilee Hall
No Waiting At Any Time restrictions are also proposed at strategic locations where parking issues have been identified, including parking at chokepoints along narrow roads and obstructing visibility at junctions.
Some further amendments are being made to Loading Only Bays, the introduction of a new coach parking space close to Chagford C of E Primary School, and access protection markings.
Devon County Council are now undertaking the statutory consultation of the proposed Traffic Regulation Order.
Consultation
The consultation period will be open from 5 June until 26 June 2025.
Documents
Comments in response to the consultation can be submitted via this form.
Printed copies of these documents will be available with the Parish Council throughout the duration of the consultation period.
Next Steps
Following the consultation the responses submitted will be considered by the relevant County Councillors before a final decision is made.