Land for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community

Runnymede Borough Council is asking residents for their views on how eligibility for allocated pitches and plots should be determined for Gypsies, Romas and Travellers (GRT), and how applicants should be prioritised.

The council says this is part of its Runnymede 2030 Local Plan which aims to "meet the accommodation needs" of the GRT community.

It proposes to designate 10 plots at Longcross Garden Village, and 35 other new pitches in "perpetuity".

The pitches are in areas including Chertsey, Ottershaw, Addlestone, Thorpe Lea Road Northand, Thorpe Lea Road West and Virginia Water.

The local authority states the proposed allocated plots and pitches are reserved for the GRT community only.

The council added should the communities express interest in the acquiring one of the plots or pitches, they will be required to fill out an eligibility form.

A spokesperson for Runnymede Borough Council said: "Tell us what you think about our proposed guidance on who should be eligible for plots and pitches and how applications should be prioritised."

The consultation closes on 3 March and residents can email their views to the council.

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