Written question asked by Lee Anderson (Reform UK) on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 2026. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 May 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Travellers: Caravan Sites
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to introduce new powers to allow local authorities to address illegal Traveller encampments.
- Answer
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Between 16 December 2025 and 10 March 2026, the government consulted a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The consultation on the revised Framework, which can be found on gov.uk here, included proposals relating to traveller sites and enforcement.
We are currently analysing the feedback received and will publish our response in due course.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 351
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Caravan sites Trespass Travellers
- Link
- View this Written question on www.parliament.uk
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- 2026-05-26 14:06:03 +0100
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