Planning for Gypsy and Traveller sites in England: A Guide for Gypsy and Traveller Communities

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?
• Who can apply?
• 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