Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations were approved and the policy statement was adopted.
summary: The decision at stake is the adoption of the Interim Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Planning Policy Statement for use in determining planning applications.
topline: The Planning Policy Committee has decided to adopt the Interim Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Planning Policy Statement for use in planning applications.
reason_contentious: This issue is contentious due to the sensitive nature of planning for Gypsy, Traveller, and Travelling Showpeople sites, which can often face opposition from local communities.
affected_stakeholders: ["Gypsy, Traveller, and Travelling Showpeople communities", "Local residents", "Planning authorities"]
contentiousness_score: 7
political_party_relevance: There may be implications of political influence on the decision, as planning policies can be influenced by political agendas.
URL: https://tandridge.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=276
Decision Maker: Planning Policy Committee
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: R E S O L V E D – that the Interim Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Planning Policy Statement is agreed and adopted for use in determining Gypsy, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople planning applications, with authority delegated to the Deputy Chief Executive to finalise the site list.
Date of Decision: April 2, 2025