Traveller family loses planning appeal for Wiltshire caravan site
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 6 Nov, 07:04 · Archive
A planning inspector has dismissed an appeal by Leeroy Johnstone for a three-pitch caravan site at Clyffe Pypard, near Royal Wootton Bassett, on 3 November. The decision comes after an earlier appeal ruling was quashed by the High Court, which found the previous inspector had failed to take account of a key paragraph of national planning policy. The case was therefore heard afresh, with a hearing and site visit taking place on 20 October.
The retrospective application sought permission for three Traveller pitches, a day room and boundary fencing on land opposite homes at Clyffe Pypard. The council had taken enforcement action after hardstanding and buildings were installed and fencing up to two metres high erected around the land. Wiltshire Councillor Allison Bucknell previously described the site's appearance as "reminiscent of a prison camp".
In her redetermined decision, planning inspector Laura Cuthbert ruled the development harmed the rural character of the village and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape. She acknowledged a serious shortage of authorised Traveller pitches across Wiltshire, but this did not outweigh her concerns about the site's impact on the area.
How it is being reported
- Traveller family face 'roadside existence' after losing fight to stay at siteA family of Travellers has lost its latest battle to remain at a controversial Wiltshire site.Gazette & Herald · 6 Nov, 05:00
- Traveller family face 'roadside existence' after losing fight to stay at siteA family of Travellers has lost its latest battle to remain at a controversial Wiltshire site.Wiltshire Times · 6 Nov, 05:00
- Traveller family face 'roadside existence' after losing fight to stay at siteA family of Travellers has lost its latest battle to remain at a controversial Wiltshire site.Swindon Advertiser · 6 Nov, 05:00
In this story: Leeroy Johnstone · Clyffe Pypard · Royal Wootton Bassett · Wiltshire · Laura Cuthbert · Allison Bucknell
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