Policy information sourced from the Elmbridge Core Strategy
CS22 - Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople
To meet the identified need for Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople pitches within the Borough, as set out in the most up-to-date Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment, sufficient sites will be allocated within future DPDs that address site allocations. In allocating sites and for the purpose of considering planning applications relating to sites not identified in future DPDs that address site allocations, the following criteria will need to be satisfied:
- safe and convenient vehicular and pedestrian access to the site can be provided.
- there is easy and safe access to the strategic road network for Travelling Showpeople sites and the site does not generate traffic of an amount or type inappropriate for the roads in the area;
- the site is able to accommodate on site facilities for the parking and manoeuvring of vehicles (including exiting in forward gear) and storage, play and residential amenity space;
- the site is located within a reasonable distance by foot and/or public transport of local facilities and services, including schools and health facilities;
- and the site is environmentally acceptable and compatible with neighbouring land uses.
A sequential approach which prioritises the use of previously developed land in sustainable locations within urban areas will be taken to identifying sites for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople (also see CS2-Housing provision, location and distribution). The Council will consider the development of sites for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople in the Green Belt in accordance with PPG2.
Existing authorised Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople sites will be safeguarded, unless they are no longer required to meet identified need.
For more information please see the Elmbridge Core Strategy