Deadline looms for Okehampton motorists to have their say on parking proposals

Residents in Okehampton have just days left to comment on proposed new parking restrictions and a pedestrian crossing linked to the town’s new railway station.

Devon County Council is proposing to introduce “No Waiting At Any Time” restrictions on several roads around the Okehampton Interchange station and Hameldown Business Park area. 

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A public consultation for proposals closes later this week on Thursday 19 February 2026.

The proposed restrictions would affect parts of Dartmoor View, Hameldown Business Park, Hameldown Road, Higher Stockley Mead, Kellands Lane and the road linking Hameldown Business Park to Kellands Lane.

If approved, double yellow lines would be introduced on specified lengths of those roads. 

The council says usual exemptions would apply, including for picking up and setting down passengers, loading and unloading, and for disabled badge holders.

Alongside the waiting restrictions, the authority is also proposing to install a new parallel crossing on Hameldown Business Park. 

The crossing would be located around eight metres south-west of the roundabout next to Okehampton Interchange Railway Station.

In its published statement of reasons, the council said the measures are linked to the construction of the new station; stating restrictions are proposed “to prevent obstructive parking” and to avoid danger to road users.

The document adds that the changes are intended to “facilitate the passage on the road of any class of traffic (including pedestrians)” and to “preserve or improve the amenities of the area”.

The draft order forms part of amendments to the Devon County Council (Traffic Regulation & On-Street Parking Places) Consolidation Order 2024.

Details of the proposals, including maps and the draft order, are available on the council’s Traffic Regulation Order website.

Objections or comments must be submitted in writing or via the council’s online portal by 19 February. 

Submissions will be anonymised before being considered by the Highways and Traffic Orders Committee.

After the consultation closes, the council will review representations before deciding whether to proceed with the order.