… “The district council has taken out an injunction to prevent the unlawful residential development of a gypsy-owned plot in Hawkerland – which would have a ‘significant’ impact on the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
“… The plot in Hawkerland has been monitored by council officers for a number of years, due to its untidy state and concerns raised by neighbouring residents.
The EDDC spokesman said it has long been contentious and the recent installation of a caravan shows the intention to occupy the site – contrary to the emerging Local Plan.
The injunction prevents the owner from using the land for residential purposes and forbids the development of the land without planning permission.”
Possibly caused in no small part by not having a Gypsy and Travellers policy and site in the Local Plan, as its Inspector noted.
Still, it’s nice to see EDDC helping out a landowner:
http://www.devon24.co.uk/news/eddc_blocks_occupation_to_protect_pebblebed_heaths_1_4173410
East Devon Watch 