What sites have been identified by the OPDC and the LLDC for the provision of Gypsy and Traveller accommodation?

OPDC has safeguarded in the draft Local Plan the existing Bashley Road Travellers Site in the London Borough of Ealing for Gypsy and Traveller accommodation.

OPDC’s Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Needs Assessment 2018 (GTANA) identified that there was no need to provide for additional plots/pitches in the area. However, OPDC will work with the London Boroughs of Brent, Ealing and Hammersmith and Fulham to secure a sufficient supply to meet any future identified needs.

The LLDC area has an existing site providing five pitches at Chapman Road in Hackney Wick which is safeguarded in the LLDC Local Plan for Gypsy and Traveller accommodation. The LLDC Local Plan also reconfirmed the allocation of a site at Bartrip Street South in Hackney Wick as a potential gypsy and traveller site that would additionally have capacity for around 9 pitches. Delivery would be undertaken by LB Hackney and LLDC has allocated £2m of S106 money towards this.

The Council initiated detailed investigations in relation to the site which have led to a pause in delivery, including consideration of alternative sites. The S106 funding remains in place and LLDC will continue to work with the Council on this.