The purpose of this document is to help Gypsies and Travellers (G&T’s) to first understand the planning system and then to use it, so that time and money is not wasted on unrealistic proposals and the chance of getting permission is increased. This guidance has been written in conjunction with a planning consultant who first worked in local authorities and has since helped the Clearwater Gypsies and other G&T’s in West Sussex to gain permission to keep their trailers (the Gypsy community word for caravans) and mobile homes on their land. It is hoped that these fact sheets will play a part in improving the knowledge of G&T’s about the planning system in West Sussex, so that relations with local authorities and the settled community are improved and the success rate of applications by G&T’s for pitches is increased. Interviews have been conducted with representatives of the local authorities in West Sussex, to provide advice on what to look for before buying a piece of land, whose help to seek and how to submit an application.

These fact sheets will be up-dated to take account of changes in the law and planning policies so please check on the Clearwater Gypsy Group website before proceeding www.clearwatergypsies.com or call Greg at Clearwater on 01243 572367. This document does not deal with matters relating to restrictions on the use of land that may have been put on by a previous owner (called covenants) nor with the checks that need to be undertaken by a Solicitor to ensure that you would not become responsible for problems created by a previous owner.

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Introduction	Play	Download
Is planning permission needed	Play	Download
How does the planning System Work	Play	Download
Do Regional Policies Influence Planning Decisions	Play	Download
Where Do I Start If I Need Planning Permission	Play	Download
How Is The Decision Made	Play	Download
Can The Councils Decision Be Challenged	Play	Download
How Many Pitches Needed in the Arun And Worthing Borough	Play	Download
How Many Pitches Needed in the Arun District	Play	Download
How Many Pitches Needed in the Chichester District	Play	Download
How Many Pitches Needed in the Crawley Borough	Play	Download
How Many Pitches Needed in the Horsham District	Play	Download
How Many Pitches are Needed in the Mid Sussex District	Play	Download
Who Can I Contact For Help	Play	Download