This resource has been put together to help Gypsies and Travellers understand how the planning system in England works. It provides information and guidance that is accurate as of February 2025.
It has been developed in collaboration with a specialist planning consultant with input from members of Gypsy and Traveller communities via the organisation Friends, Families and Travellers.
It covers the following topics:
- What is planning?
- Buying land for a Gypsy and Traveller site
- How does the planning application process work?
- How does the appeal process work?
- What are planning conditions?
- Sites without planning permission
- How do I ask the Local Planning Authority to provide more sites?
- Who’s who in planning?
- Top tips for taking part in the planning process
- Planning words explained