Written question asked by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour) on Monday, 1 March 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 March 2004. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Thursday, 4 March 2004 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what advice his Department gives to local councils on the provision of planning permission for the storing of showmen's equipment and living quarters; and if he will make a statement on the need for this provision.

Answer: Mr. Hoyle: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what advice his Department gives to local councils on the provision of planning permission for the storing of showmen's equipment and living quarters; and if he will make a statement on the need for this provision. [158581] Keith Hill: Planning policy relating to travelling showpeople is set out in DOE Circular 22/91 `Travelling Showpeople' which gives advice to local planning authorities on how to address the needs of travelling showpeople. Emphasis is placed on local authorities engaging in early discussion with travelling showpeople before planning applications are made, and in order to ensure that their needs are taken into account in preparing their Local Plans. Local authorities are also urged to give every assistance to help showpeople identify sites to buy or rent.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 158581; 418 c1104W;418 c1120W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Circuses Equipment Fairgrounds Entertainers Planning permission Storage
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk