'Illegal' traveller plot for sale on Facebook
Summary
A caravan site built by travellers on farmland near Felsted in Essex was put up for sale on Facebook. The site was developed without the proper permissions, and local council officials ordered work to stop, citing damage to the countryside.Key Facts
- A four-acre plot near Felsted in Essex was concreted and developed by travellers without permission.
- One of 12 plots on the site was advertised for sale on Facebook.
- Residents reported seeing about 30 lorries delivering materials at night during a bank holiday.
- Uttlesford District Council said this was an unauthorized development and halted work on the site.
- The council had refused permission for a related cabin build earlier, to protect the rural area's natural beauty.
- The land was bought by a company that dissolved just before the sale.
- A traveller rights campaigner said construction stopped and they want to follow the council’s rules.
- The local council noted a need for 35 traveller pitches in the district as of late 2023.
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