Policy information sourced from Welwyn Hatfield District Plan

H12 Travelling Showpeople’s Quarters

The District Council will protect the existing established showpeople’s site from other development proposals. Planning permission for new sites will only be allowed if it can be demonstrated that there is a local need and that all of the following criteria can be met:

  • The site has good, safe and convenient access to the road network;
  • The site is conveniently located for schools and other community facilities;
  • The site is not within the Green Belt;
  • The site will not visually encroach into the open countryside;
  • The site should either have substantial natural screening or be landscaped and screened with new planting;
  • The use of the site should not adversely impact upon the amenities of the adjoining residents, by reason of noise, fumes or dust arising from vehicular movements and the maintenance and testing of equipment;
  • The requirements of the appropriate design policies and guidance should be met.

For more information please see the Welwyn Hatfield District Plan