Planning for gypsy and traveller caravan sites

Langham, Richard

Planning for gypsy and traveller caravan sites - 2008 - Solicitors' Journal May 2008, 20-22(2) .

Examines the effect over the last two years of the ODPM's circular on planning for gypsy and traveller sites (L132486). The circular provides for the assessment of travellers' needs, the sharing between districts of site quotas according to regional spatial strategies, and their allocation. There are also transitional provisions for each of these stages. Notes that the allocation of land to travellers is a new development. Examines the problems raised when councils prefer to extend pitches rather than create new ones. Considers the wishes of landowners. Looks at temporary planning permission and its relation to satisfying the allocation quota.


ODPM CIRCULAR 01/2006
DONCASTER BC V SOS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT


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