Proposed Gypsy and Traveller Site Allocations DPD

Consultation period: Monday, 4 September - Monday, 16 October 2023

What is the Gypsy and Traveller Site Allocations Development Plan Document?

The Gypsy and Traveller Site Allocations Development Plan Document (DPD) allocates sites in order to meet the Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople needs from 2021 to 2037.

The document sets out a plan to provide sufficient pitches to meet the needs of the travelling community, to provide provision in sustainable locations with good access to local services and to provide provision in such a way that the local environment is protected and, where appropriate, enhanced. 

What is this public consultation about?

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is undertaking a six-week public consultation on modifications made to its Gypsy and Traveller Site Allocations DPD.

As part of the examination process, amendments to the DPD have been agreed with the Inspector. These amendments have been split into two categories, 'Main' and 'Additional' modifications:

• Main modifications are those recommended by the Inspector to make the DPD sound and legally compliant.
• Additional modifications are those which do not materially affect the policies in the DPD, but which are generally minor factual updates, corrections of any errors or which are considered necessary for clarity.

Please note: Comments should be based on the modifications proposed rather than general comments on the DPD, as these should have been made at the previous consultation stages.

Main and additional modifications consultation documents

• Consultation Document.
• Representation Form A - Personal details, Your representation and Guidance notes for Representation Form (Print).
• Representation Form A - Personal details, Your representation and Guidance notes for Representation Form (Electronic).
• Representation Form B - Your representation(s) (Print).
• Representation Form B - Your representation(s) (Electronic).

• Amended Gypsy and Traveller Site Allocations DPD (2021-2037).
• Schedule of Main Modifications (2023).
• Schedule of Additional Modifications (2023).
• Letter requesting the Inspector recommends Main Modifications (2023).
• Post Hearing documents list (2023).
• Sustainability Appraisal Report Addendum - Appraisal of Modifications (2023).
• Main Modifications Habitat Regulations Assessment (2023).

Evidence base and examination documents

The evidence base and associated examination documents for the Gypsy and Traveller Site Allocations DPD can be found in our document downloads section. Hard copies of the documents are also available for public inspection by appointment at Nuneaton Town Hall. Please call 02476 376376 to book an appointment.

How can I read the associated documents?

• Read the main and additional modifications and related documents above (Main and Additional Modifications consultation documents)
• Hard copies of the main and additional modifications and related documents are available to view at Nuneaton, Bedworth and Bulkington Libraries.
• You can also drop into Nuneaton Town Hall between 10am and 2pm, Monday to Friday, to view hard copies and to view the documents online.
• Out of these hours, if you wish to make an appointment, or to speak to a Planning Policy Officer during normal office hours, please telephone 024 76 376 376 or email planning.policy@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk. You can also use this to book a call back at a time that suits you.

How do I respond to the consultation?

• Electronic response forms can be downloaded above (Main and Additional Modifications consultation documents). Once complete, these should be emailed to planning.policy@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk by the end of the consultation period.
• Paper response forms can be picked up from Nuneaton Town Hall and Nuneaton, Bedworth and Bulkington Libraries. Once completed, these should be posted to Planning Policy, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council, Town Hall, Coton Road, Nuneaton, CV11 5AA by the end of the consultation period.

Last updated Tuesday, 5th September 2023