Application submitted for Kirkby traveller site

The plans are for the temporary change of use of land off Diamond Avenue for 20 touring caravan pitches.

Grace Machin Planning & Property, the agent for applicant Mr Doherty, said in its planning statement that the application comes after the council issued a plea to find new gypsy and traveller sites because it does not have enough supply.

The statement reads: “The land off Diamond Avenue (the application site) has been identified as a possible location.

“It performs very well in sustainability terms and it is a brownfield site (existing ‘storage’ use).

“The entire site is hard-surfaced, very flat and fenced off from surrounding development.

“It is also within a short walk from shops, schools and job opportunity.”

The application seeks a temporary - two year - planning consent for the siting of 20 touring caravans.