Planning for Gypsy and Traveller sites in England

1. About this guide

What is this guide about?

2. How the planning system works

What is planning?

What is a Local Plan?

What are material considerations?

What are the key points to be aware of?

3. Buying land for a Gypsy and Traveller site

8 key questions to ask about a potential site

Where can I get advice and how to find a qualified planning consultant?

4. Applying for planning permission

How does the planning application process work?

Do I need pre-application advice?

What are the fees for planning applications?

How do I apply?

I’ve submitted my application, what happens next?

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5. How to appeal a planning decision

What is a planning appeal?

What happens once an appeal is decided?

6. Planning conditions

What are planning conditions?

What are occupancy restrictions?

What are temporary or personal conditions?

7. Sites without planning permission

What should I do if a site doesn’t have planning permission?

What is enforcement action?

8. Asking for more sites

How do I ask the Local Planning Authority to provide more sites?

What is a Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment and how can I take part?

How can I get involved in the Local Plan?

9. Who’s who in planning

Who is involved in planning?

10. Tips for getting involved

Top tips for taking part in the planning process

11. Planning words explained

Glossary of planning terms

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