Purbeck to consult on possible Gypsy and Traveller sites - Dorset

Purbeck District Council is to consult on possible sites for Gypsies and Travellers, but more are required across the district. The government requires local councils to find suitable sites to accommodate Gypsies and Travellers within their areas. In Dorset, the district councils, county council and Poole and Bournemouth councils are working together to produce a joint plan for Gypsy and Traveller sites across the county. The councils have jointly appointed planning consultants, Baker Associates, to carry out this work. Initial estimates have shown that 21 residential (permanent) pitches and 20 transit pitches would be required to meet the current need within the district of Purbeck.