Plans Submitted for Traveller Site

A romany gypsy has applied for planning permission to build a 25-pitch site for travellers and gypsies on his land near Modbury. In his application to South Hams Council, he says he wants to convert a barn into a toilet and shower block along with a small school and shop.

Mr Small, who bought the seven acres of land four years ago, said he felt his application helped address a shortage of official sites in Devon. South Hams District Council spokesman Stuart Davis confirmed that the application had been submitted, but had not been registered, as planning officers required further information.

Mr Small and his agent are expected to supply this within two weeks, and the plans can then be registered.The application is expected to go before the district council's full planning committee in mid-July, or in late August if it is considered to be a major application