Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) are made to control the flow of traffic and make sure that people park safely and conveniently. They can only be introduced following the appropriate legal process.
The following TROs are currently being proposed in Torquay:
Torquay Amendment Order No1 2026
- Locations included: Audley Avenue, Cary Avenue, Higher Audley Avenue, Lower Audley Avenue.
- Current status: Notice of proposals advertised on 19 February 2026, closing date for objections to be received by Torbay Council is 11 March 2026.
Torquay Amendment Order No5 2025
- Locations included: Daddyhole Road, Higher Warberry Road, Lane between Higher Warberry Road and Sutherland Road, St Marks Road.
- Current Status: Notice of Making advertised on 5 March 2026, Order to become effective as of 6 March 2026.
Abbey Road, Torquay – One way and No Entry orders
- Road included: Abbey Road
- Current status: Notice of making advertised on 9 October 2025. Objections to be received by the 30 October 2025
Abbey Road – One way and No Entry order
Fleet Street, prohibition of driving order
- Roads included – Fleet Street, Swan Street, The Terrace, Braddons Hill Road West
- Current status – Notice of proposals advertised 16 June 2025 – all objections to be received by the 7 July 2025
Fleet Street Order Notice Of Proposal
Cary Parade, Torquay – Prohibition of turning order
- Road included: Cary Parade
- Current status: Notice of making advertised on 19 March 2025. The restrictions are to come into force on the 1 April 2025
The Strand, Torquay - 20mph speed limit zone order
- Roads included: Victoria Parade (Beacon Hill), Cary Parade, Fleet Street, Palk Street, The Strand, Torbay Road, Torwood Street, Vaughan Parade, Vaughan Road
- Current status: Notice of making advertised on 5 February 2025, restrictions to come into force on 1 March 2025.
Ilsham School 20mph Order
- Current status: Notice of making advertised on 11 December 2025, objection or comments by the 8 January 2026.
Sherwell Valley Primary 20mph Order
- Current Status: Notice of making advertised on 11 December 2025, objection or comments by the 8 January 2026.
Objections or support
If you would like to object to, or support the above proposals you must write to the address specified in the Notice of Proposals for the proposed TRO. They must be received by the date specified.
Substantial objections or contentious issues are then reported to the Transport Working Party Committee for their consideration. When considering the objections the committee must decide (a) to proceed with the scheme as advertised, (b) modify the scheme, or (c) abandon the scheme.