What Government Guidance applies to the allocation of sites for Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople?
Considered in the preparation of the Gypsy and Travellers DPD is the guidance set out in Circular 01/2006: ‘Planning for Gypsy and Traveller Caravan Sites’ The circular states that in deciding where to provide for Gypsy and Traveller sites, local planning authorities should first consider locations in or near existing settlements with access to local services, e.g. shops, doctors and schools. As set out above all sites considered must have their social, environmental and economic impacts assessed in accordance with the requirements of the Sustainability Appraisal. Whether public or private, sites should be identified with regard to highway considerations. In setting their policies local planning authorities are advised by the Circular to have regard to the potential for noise and other disturbance and movement from the site, the stationing of vehicles on the site, and on-site business activities. However, projected vehicle movements for Gypsy and Traveller sites should be assessed on a
