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5.4 Gypsy & Travellers and Boat Dwellers

On page 243 of the official PDF.

The human version

This section introduces the plan's policies for Gypsies, Travellers, Travelling Showpeople and boat dwellers. These communities have specific accommodation needs, which South Warwickshire is required to assess and meet. The plan states that meeting this need is as important as every other housing need in the area, and the councils must also consider people living on boats on inland waterways.

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Open PDF at p. 243

What the plan says

The text below is extracted automatically from the official PDF and may contain artefacts; the PDF is authoritative.

unctions. 5.4 Gypsy & Travellers and Boat Dwellers Policies within this section contribute to achieving the following Strategic Objectives: SO2. Delivering homes that meet the needs of all our communities SO8. Improving the quality of life of our communities 5.4.1 Gypsies, travellers and Travelling Showpeople have specific accommodation needs. South Warwickshire is required to assess and meet these accommodation needs. Meeting this need is as important as every other housing need within the plan area. The Councils are also required to consider the needs of people residing in or resorting to places on inland waterways where houseboats can
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