Issue details

Core Strategy Targets for Gypsy & Traveller pitches and Travelling Showpeople plots

To consider and agree the numerical targets for Gypsy and Traveller pitches and Travelling Showpeople plots for inclusion in the Publication version of the Core Strategy (Regulation 27 consultation). This quantification of traveller need is critical as it will frame the number of pitches that the Council will have to identify on sites in the Development Delivery Development Plan Document timetabled for adoption in March 2015.

 

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Policy Framework Document;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Decision due: 14 Mar 2012 by Cabinet.

Department: Strategic Planning

Contact: Email: flochurchill@maidstone.gov.uk.

Consultation process

through the Core Strategy consultation process

Consultees

Gypsy and Traveller community through the Gypsy & Traveller Accommodation Assessment and with the wider community through the Core Strategy consultation process.

Representations should be made by: 15th February 2012

Decisions

Agenda items

Documents

  • Cabinet, Council or Committee Report for Core Strategy: Targets for Gypsy & Traveller pitches and Travelling Showpeople plots