ED0213-22 East Devon, Exeter, Mid Devon and Teignbridge Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment 2022

A partnership of Devon local planning authorities wish to appoint a suitable expert to undertake a Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment.

The local authorities making up this partnership ('hereafter referred to as the partner authorities') comprise:  East Devon District Council;  Exeter City Council;  Mid Devon District Council;  Teignbridge District Council; and  Supported by Devon County Council The purpose of this assessment is to provide: - a clear understanding of the accommodation issues face by Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Show people.) - identify the need for permanent residential sites, transit sites, bricks and mortar accommodation, and emergency stopping places for Gypsies and Travellers in the Study Area, by local authority planning area and expressed in the terms of the number of residential pitches and transit pitches for Gypsies and Travellers, and plots for Travelling Show people.

In the case of residential pitches indicate whether these are needed for purchase or rent (at market value or as social housing), taking into consideration their affordability and other relevant considerations.

This need should be identified or each local authority area. - where possible, identify preferred locations and / or sites within each local planning authority area based on engagement with the travelling community.