Why was the caravan park on green belt land near Burtonwood ordered for demolition?

The owner's retrospective planning application was rejected by Warrington Borough Council due to inadequate access, lack of infrastructure, and unsustainable development.

What happened to the six-acre site in Cheshire?

The site was rapidly transformed from green belt land into a concrete caravan park without planning permission, leading to a demolition order.

What were the local residents' concerns about the Burtonwood development?

Residents were incensed by the unauthorized, rapid transformation of the green belt land, fearing it would set a precedent for further exploitation.

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Green Belt Vandalized: Caravan Park Demolition Ordered

8 Jan

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Summary

Concreted green belt land transformed into a caravan park.
Owner's retrospective planning bid was rejected by council.
Travellers must now dismantle the illegal development.

Green Belt Vandalized: Caravan Park Demolition Ordered

A six-acre plot of green belt land near Burtonwood, Cheshire, has been ordered for demolition after being unlawfully transformed into a caravan park. Heavy machinery was used over a Bank Holiday weekend to concreted the area and erect fencing, with 13 caravans moving in within 72 hours. Local residents expressed significant anger and lodged numerous objections, fearing the development would be allowed to remain. Warrington Borough Council investigated the unauthorized work and subsequently submitted an enforcement notice.

Following the sale of the land, the new owner, John Very, submitted a retrospective planning application to establish a gypsy and traveller residential site. However, the council rejected the bid, citing concerns about safe and suitable access for all users, the lack of pedestrian infrastructure, and the site's unsustainable nature. The proposal was deemed to have an unacceptable impact on the adjacent road and would not provide suitable access for local services or encourage sustainable transport modes.