Swanley could be surrounded by new Gypsy pitches, residents fear - Kent

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A group of Swanley residents and councillors fear the town could be surrounded by new Gypsy pitches under proposals announced by Sevenoaks District Council.

The authority proposes to site 20 extra permanent pitches in and around Swanley by 2026 with sites in Crockenhill, Hextable, Farningham and West Kingsdown under consideration.

This would involve adding seven entirely new permanent pitches, and making 13 existing temporary ones into permanent dwellings.

Sevenoaks has suggested 13 possible sites for 71 new pitches as part of a public consultation into its Gypsy and Traveller Plan.

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