Travellers will have to apply for planning permission

Posted By: James

Monday 15th September 2014

The Government is to unveil new legislation which will change the definition of what constitutes a “Traveller”, meaning those that wish to settle on an area of land will have to apply for planning permission, regardless of if they are living in a caravan or not. Under the new rules, only those that can prove they are living a truly nomadic lifestyle will continue to have the right to site provision by a local authority. “We have already strengthened the powers that councils have to enforce planning rules and take action against breaches that fuel community tensions. This will not only tackle the abuse of the system but prevent long drawn-out cases,” explained planning and housing minister Brandon Lewis.

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