The Panel's report contains conclusions about the draft RSS and recommendations about pitch requirements for both residential and transit pitches across the region. These recommendations have been made in response to the representations that were sent in on the Review and the discussion which took place at the EiP.
What Happens Now?
The Secretary of State is now considering the Panel's recommendations and representations made on the Review. Based on these, the Secretary of State will incorporate proposed changes to the Gypsy and Travellers component of the RSS when she publishes proposed changes to the draft RSS in the summer together with a further Sustanability Appraisal and Appropriate Assessment.
As part of the consideration of the Panel's recommendations, the Secretary of State will have regard to the Government's published statements on planning policy.
Where can I see the report?
Copies of the Panel report are available for inspection during normal office hours at:
Government Office for the South West, 2 Rivergate, Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 6EH
South West Regional Assembly, Dennett House, 11 Middle Street, Taunton, TA1 1SH
Principal offices of local planning authorities in the Region (details available on request from GOSW or SWRA)
Copies will also be available in most local libraries.
Alternatively, you can download the report free of charge (see link at the bottom of this page) or if you would like us to e-mail or post you a copy, please let us know.
Any queries about the Panel report should be addressed to the Regional Planning team via the address below.
