Policy information sourced from Hackney Local Plan 2033

LP23 Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation

Proposals for new sites and pitches to meet the needs of Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpersons will be supported provided that all of the following criteria are met:

  1. there is a demonstrable need supported by the Council’s needs assessment; and
  2. the site is suitable for residential development and has good access to services and facilities to meet the needs of residents; and
  3. development on the site does not have a detrimental impact on the natural environment; and
  4. development on the site does not have a detrimental impact on the amenity of neighbouring and nearby residents and businesses; and
  5. development is respectful of and sensitive to the local character; and
  6. the site is easily accessible from the public highway; and
  7. the site is not vulnerable to flood risk.

Proposals for the loss of existing travellers sites and pitches will be resisted unless an equivalent number of replacement pitches are provided.

For more information please see the Hackney Local Plan 2033