Policy information sourced from the Lewisham Local Plan
HO10 Gypsy and traveller accommodation
Strategic Objectives:
A An open Lewisham as part of an open London,
B Housing tailored to the community with genuinely affordable homes,
G Healthy and safe communities.
A There is an identified need in Lewisham up to 2031 for 6 additional permanent gypsy and traveller pitches. To meet this need in full a site allocation policy is included in this Local Plan.
B Development proposals for gypsy and traveller accommodation, including sites and pitches, must be of a high quality layout and design and make adequate provision for:
- Basic amenities including running water, sewerage/drainage, energy and waste management;
- Safe and reasonably convenient access to and from the site;
- Access, parking and servicing arrangements for all vehicles likely to use the site, including emergency services;
- A site location that is well-integrated into the locality with reasonable access to local shops, services and community facilities including education, health and social care; and
- Facilities to serve occupiers of the development, including where appropriate pitches, hardstanding, amenity blocks, and amenity space and play areas.
C Development proposals for gypsy and traveller accommodation must not pose a risk to public health and safety, and not adversely impact on the amenity of site occupants and neighbouring properties.
For more information and policy context please see the Lewisham Local Plan