Gypsy and traveller accommodation assessments - guidance

Department for Communities and Local Government, 2007
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Current

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Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

Helps local authorities to understand why they need to carry out accommodation assessments, the issues they need to consider, who the assessment should cover and examples of good practice.

History

To be read with: ODPM Circular 01/2006: Planning for gypsy and traveller caravan sites (ODPM, 2006); and Definition of the term ‘gypsies and travellers’ for the purposes of the Housing Act 2004 - consultation (DCLG, 2007). Produced by the Gypsy and Traveller Unit.

Subjects

  • Planning and development
  • Temporary accommodation planning
  • Other planning disciplines
  • Gypsies and travellers

Publisher History

Now known as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Department for Communities and Local Government is a UK Government department that works to create thriving, sustainable, vibrant communities that improve everyone's quality of life. This includes housing, improving public services, regeneration, sustainability and the prevention of anti-social behaviour. They were formerly known as the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

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