Barnstaple Pannier Market Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO)

A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for Barnstaple Pannier Market will come into effect on 1 February 2025 and will remain in place for three years. A consultation was carried out, and the results were presented to Full Council on 15 January 2025 before the order was approved. 

For full details, please see the official order:

Barnstaple Pannier Market Public Spaces Protection Order - PSPO

Key restrictions under the PSPO:

Under Section 59 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, the order prohibits the following activities in the restricted area (outlined in red on the official location plan): 

  • Consumption of alcohol
  • Littering
  • Possession or consumption of controlled drugs (unless under prescription) 
  • Behaving in a manner likely to cause intimidation, harassment, alarm, or distress 
  • Ball games or skateboarding

Public right of way closure

  • The public highway between Butchers Row and Market Street will be closed daily from 18:00 to 07:30. 
  • Barriers will be in place to secure the restricted area during these hours. 

Enforcement and penalties

  • Individuals must leave the restricted area when directed by an authorised officer. 

  • Failure to comply without reasonable excuse may result in a fine up to level 3 on the standard scale. 

    If an authorised officer believes a person is consuming alcohol in breach of the order, they may require them to: 

  • Stop consuming alcohol
  • Surrender the alcohol
  • Failing to comply with this request may result in a fine up to level 2 on the standard scale.