A consultation is taking place for a potential permit scheme for traffic management. Here you will find information about the introduction of a street works permitting scheme in Devon.
- Preliminary consultation
We will be holding information roadshows in May and June 2019. Register your interest in these sessions and we will contact you with full details nearer the time.
The preliminary consultation phase is planned to run from May to July 2019. This is an informal stage where you can offer your thoughts to help mould the scheme criteria. We are happy for everyone to engage and give their view. The informal workshops have been initially targeted towards works promoters on the highway. However, if you wish to ask a question or feedback to us, please email us at highway.permitscheme-mailbox@devon.gov.uk.
- Formal traffic regulation order (TRO) consultation
The formal TRO consultation takes place during September and October 2019.
- Implementation of permit scheme
Following the consultation, the scheme is planned to go live in January 2020.
- News
We are in the informal consultation stage between May and July 2019. If you have any feedback, please email us at highway.permitscheme-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
What is a permit scheme?
A permit scheme gives Devon County Council a way to manage street and roadworks activities on the public highway.
Why are we introducing this?
A permit scheme supports us in our legal duties to coordinate works and reduce disruption.
- Documents
Permits Information Consultation Session – register your interest
Draft Permit Plan (to follow)
Legislation: Traffic Management Permit Scheme (England) Regulations.
Department for Transport (DFT): DfT – Statutory Guidance for Highway Authority Permit Schemes Oct 2015
Highways Authorities & Utilities Committee UK (HAUC): HAUC (England) Guidance – Operation of Permit Schemes Feb 2017