Harlow - H10: Travellers' Pitches and Plots

H10: Travellers’ Pitches and Plots.

If evidence indicates there is a need for additional pitches or plots, new sites must meet the following criteria:

(a) the development would not have an unacceptable adverse effect on the character of the locality, the appearance of the street scene, the amenities enjoyed by the occupiers of neighbouring dwellings, biodiversity or geodiversity assets, or Other Open Spaces;
(b) the development would make adequate provision for refuse storage and collection;
(c) the development would not prejudice the potential for comprehensive development of adjacent land;
(d) the development would be within a reasonable distance of shops, schools, healthcare and community/leisure facilities;
(e) there would be no risk of land contamination or flooding;
(f) safe and convenient vehicular access to the local highway network would be provided together with adequate space to allow for the parking and movement of vehicles;
(g) essential services (water, electricity and foul drainage) would be available on-site;
(h) plots for Travelling Showpeople should be of sufficient size to enable the storage, repair and maintenance of equipment;
(i) intended occupants would meet the definition of Traveller as set out in national policies.

For more information, please visit Harlow’s Local Plan here.