Policy information sourced from the Medway Local Plan 2003

H13 Gypsy Caravan and Travelling Showpeople’s Quarters

Gypsy caravan sites and travelling showpeople’s quarters will be permitted when:

  1. the site is close to essential local services, including shops, public transport, schools, medical and social services; and
  2. the site can be physically contained and adequately screened from surrounding land; and
  3. there is compliance with agricultural, landscape, nature conservation and countryside policies; and
  4. there is no adverse impact on nearby residential amenity or agricultural interests; and
  5. access arrangements are of a standard approved by the Highway Authority; and
  6. there is adequate provision of power, water and sewerage.

For more information please see the Medway Local Plan 2003