Kingston Upon Thames - DM 16 Gypsy and Traveller Sites

Policy information sourced from the Kingston Upon Thames Core Strategy

DM 16 Gypsy and Traveller Sites

The Council will protect the existing authorised gypsy and traveller plots at the Swallow Park site, Hook Rise and work with sub regional partners to identify provision to accommodate additional plots. It is anticipated a Development Plan will be produced within the first half of the plan period to meet the needs of gypsies and travellers. Proposals for new sites should meet the following criteria:

have access to local services including shops, schools, GPs and other health services
have good access to and from the public highway, bus routes and other transport modes
not be located in areas of high flood risk
not be located on contaminated land

For more information please see the Kingston Upon Thames Core Strategy