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Consultation Outcome Published 6 Feb 2019 Home Office Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Ministry of Justice ↗ View on GOV.UK

Powers for dealing with unauthorised development and encampments

The government is seeking views on the effectiveness of powers for dealing with unauthorised development and encampments.

Opened 5 Apr 2018
Closed 15 Jun 2018
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This consultation asks a series of questions relating to powers for dealing with unauthorised development and encampments, including:

  • local authority and police powers
  • court processes
  • trespass
  • planning enforcement
  • the provision of authorised sites
  • the impacts on the travelling community