A new parking proposal could change where vehicles can be left around Crediton station. Devon County Council has opened consultation on restrictions covering Joseph Locke Way and Station Approach — but nothing has been implemented yet.
24 SEPConsultation opened
The proposed traffic order was formally advertised by Devon County Council.
2 ROADSBoth sides affected
The draft order covers specified lengths of Joseph Locke Way and Station Approach.
15 OCTComments close
Written objections and other comments must reach the county council by this date.
What exactly would change?
The proposal is for No Waiting At Any Time restrictions on both sides of two roads close to Crediton railway station.
On Joseph Locke Way, the draft order covers both sides from its junction with Station Approach, continuing east and then north-east to its junction with the A377 Exeter Road.
On Station Approach, it covers both sides from the road from Fordton Cross to Station Cross, eastwards to the junction with Joseph Locke Way.
Worth knowing
This is still a proposal. Devon County Council is consulting on the traffic order and inviting comments before deciding how it should proceed.
Why does the county council want it?
Devon County Council gives several reasons for the proposal. It says the restrictions are intended to align with the adoption of the highway, prevent obstructive parking and stop heavy goods vehicles from parking overnight.
The council also says Joseph Locke Way and Station Approach are expected to form part of a main route serving future development. Keeping the roads clear, it argues, would help traffic flow and provide space for queues when the level crossing is down.
CURRENT CONCERN
Devon County Council specifically cites obstructive parking and overnight stopping by heavy goods vehicles.
FUTURE PRESSURE
The council also points to future development traffic and the need to accommodate queues around the level crossing.
The formal statement also says the restrictions are intended to reduce the likelihood of danger, facilitate the passage of traffic — including pedestrians — and preserve or improve the amenities of the area.
What could it mean for residents?
For residents who currently leave vehicles on the affected lengths of road, the practical effect would be significant: ordinary day-to-day or overnight parking would no longer be permitted there.
“No Waiting At Any Time” is the restriction normally indicated by double yellow lines. It does not mean that a vehicle can never stop for any reason, but it does mean motorists cannot simply leave a vehicle parked there. The Highway Code says passenger pick-up and drop-off and loading or unloading may still be permitted unless additional restrictions apply.
PROPOSED
Ordinary parking would not be allowed on the specified lengths of the two roads.
STILL EXEMPT
The proposal retains the usual exemptions, including passenger pick-up or drop-off and loading or unloading.
Blue Badge holders generally have additional concessions on yellow lines, normally allowing parking for up to three hours where no loading ban applies, although drivers should always check the restrictions in force.
The practical point
This is not just a technical traffic-order change.
If the proposal goes ahead, people who currently rely on roadside parking on the affected lengths would need to park elsewhere. Devon County Council’s stated reasons focus on keeping the route clear of obstruction, HGV stopping and level-crossing queues, while also preparing the roads for future development traffic.
How to comment
Residents, businesses and other road users can submit comments or objections to Devon County Council before 15 October 2026.
The council asks respondents to identify the proposal and explain the grounds for their submission. Comments can be made using the council’s online Traffic Order form for Order 6334.
Devon County Council says comments will be anonymised before being sent to Highways and Traffic Orders Committee members for consideration or published on its website. Personal details are kept confidential in accordance with the council’s privacy arrangements.
24 SEP
Proposal Advertised
Consultation on Traffic Order 6334 formally opened.
NOW
Comments Invited
Support, objections and other comments can be submitted to Devon County Council.