Temporary road restrictions in Devon

Devon County Council has announced several temporary road restrictions under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. These measures are necessary to facilitate various infrastructure projects across the county.

• Park Road, St John's Road, Exeter: From 17 August 2026, a temporary prohibition of through traffic and parking will be enforced to enable a lead replacement scheme renewal. The anticipated completion date is 11 November 2026. Alternative routes will be signposted via Polsloe Road, Pinhoe Road, and Commins Road. For more information, contact Kier on behalf of South West Water at 03443462020.
• A396 Stoke Road, Exeter: Starting 17 August 2026, this road will be closed to through traffic for retaining wall works until 28 August 2026. The alternative route will be via Stoke Road and the road past Laburnum Cottages. Contact EDG - Engineering Design Group at 01392 38300 for details.
• Road from Burrow Corner to Chestnut Crescent, Stoke Canon: This closure is scheduled from 5 September to 6 September 2026 between 11:45pm and 8am to allow crossing surface removal. Alternative routes include Green Lane and A396. Sunbelt Rentals can be contacted at 03700 500792.
• Broadclyst Road, Whimple: Closed from 17 August to 30 September 2026 for safety area establishment around scaffolding. Detours will be marked via Forches Cross and Dog Village. Contact South Coast Traffic Management at 01202 697127.
• Cycle Route from Polsloe Bridge to Georges Close, Exeter: This route will be closed from 1 September to 18 September 2026 for new supply works. Alternative paths include George’s Close and Whipton Lane. For further information, contact National Grid at 01271 347735.

Planning applications affecting listed buildings in Exeter

Exeter City Council has released several planning applications that may impact listed buildings or conservation areas:

• Augusta Court, Market Street, St Davids: Proposal for a bin store (Ref: 26/1095/FUL).
• 1 Penleonard Close, Newtown & St Leonards: Plans include widening vehicle access and creating new parking spaces (Ref: 26/1155/FUL).
• Regal Court, Old Rydon Lane, Topsham: Erection of twenty new dwellings with associated amenities (Ref: 26/0907/FUL).
• 72 Silverlands And Land Adjoining Silverlands, Alphington: Development of sixty-seven residential dwellings following demolition (Ref: 26/1139/FUL).
• 23 New North Road, Duryard & St James: Refurbishment and restoration works on a listed building (Ref: 26/1143/LBC).

These applications can be viewed on the Exeter City Council website where representations can also be submitted.

Dartmoor firing notice

The Dartmoor Training Area has issued a firing notice indicating no live firing activities from Saturday August 15 to Sunday August 23, 2026. Warning signals such as red flags by day or red lamps by night indicate live firing within range boundaries marked by red and white poles. If signals are not displayed by specified times, no live firing will occur that day.

For more information about these notices or to express concerns regarding potential impacts on local communities or environments, residents are encouraged to contact the relevant authorities as listed in each notice.

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