Planning for gypsy and traveller caravan sites
Language: English Series: Solicitors' Journal ; May 2008, 20-22(2)Publication details: 2008Subject(s): Summary: 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.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L143442 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 143442-1001 |
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.