The Government are asking for resident's views on Gyspy and Traveller settlements in the area.
The consultation is part of a process which will set out new planning policy for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller sites.
Among Government suggestions are that councils draw up 5-year-plans plans for new Traveller and Gypsy settlements and arrange special consultations with residents for new Gypsy and Traveller planning applications.
As part of the consultation residents are asked to answer 15 questions and fill out an impact assessment questionairre.
The consultation runs for 12 weeks until July 6.
Councillor John Philip, Deputy Leader and Planning and Technology Portfolio Holder for Epping District Council said: “The people of Epping Forest District are uniquely placed to advise the government.
“More than 10,000 residents responded individually or as part of community groups to the last Gypsy, Roma and Traveller consultation in Epping Forest. If only a tenth of that number reply to these proposals, ministers and civil servants will understand the strength of public opinion on these issues.”
Residents should respond directly to the Department for Communities and Local Government by emailing travellerspps@communities.gsi.gov.uk Alternatively, they can write to the following address: Paul Williams, Planning: Economy and Society Division, Department for Communities and Local Government, Zone 1/G6, Eland House, Bressenden Place, London SW1E 5DU
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