Policy information sourced from Redbridge Local Plan

LP8: Gypsies and Travellers

The Council will aim to meet the needs of Gypsies and Travellers by:

  • Retaining and protecting the existing Gypsy and Traveller site at Forest Road Site; and
  • Supporting maintenance and intensifcation of the Northview Caravan Site to provide up to 7 additional pitches to meet identifed need over the plan period.

Development of any additional temporary or permanent Gypsy and Traveller accommodation will be supported where:

  • The site provides for an appropriate layout, in terms of pitches, amenity buildings, hard-standings and open spaces;
  • The site is not located in the Green Belt, unless there are very special circumstances;
  • The site is located in Flood Zone 1 or exceptionally in Flood Zone 2 and is otherwise suitable for development;
  • The site is serviced by a suitable access road and is accessible from the public highway and adequate provision for parking, turning and servicing on site to ensure road safety for occupants and visitors;
  • The site is well related to existing communities and accessible to local services and facilities, such as shops, schools, healthcare and public transport; and
  • Proposals are sensitive to local character and surroundings.

Implementation

Work in partnership with the Council’s housing department to monitor any unauthorised encampments and manage any short-term transient stops; and

The Council will review the needs of Gypsies and Travellers to ensure their requirements are planned for accordingly through upgrading and maintenance of existing site.

For more information please see the Local Plan