Applying for a pitch on a Council site

Where to find a site to apply for

• List of Gypsy and Traveller sites:
  • The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government.
  • You can find this list in a spreadsheet here.
  • You can search for sites in specific counties. The list shows both:
    • Permanent sites (long-term living).
    • Transit sites (short-term stays).

Fill out an application form

• Find your local council:
  • Type in your postcode here to find your council.

• Ask for an Application Form:
  • Contact your council to request the form.

• Send in the Form:
  • You can fill it out by hand and post it.
  • Or fill it out online and email it to your council.

How long will I wait?

Availability

• Councils don’t have to provide sites by law.
• Unfortunately there are therefore fewer sites.

Waiting Times

• You might wait from a few months to many years for a pitch.
• Waiting lists are usually longer in the South of England than in the North.

For more details, see our report on site provisions in England here.

Priority need might mean you can get a pitch quicker if you can show:

Local connections

• You live or work in the area.
• Have family living on the site or nearby.

Children in school

• Your child goes to a local school.

Medical conditions

• You have a medical condition.
• Can provide evidence from a doctor.

Applying for a private site

• Private sites are ran by private owners rather than the council.
• To find and apply for one you will need to contact:
  • The local council's Gypsy and Traveller Liaison Officer (GTLO).
  • Find a list of GTLOs here in our services directory.

Buying land for a private site

• You might want to buy some land or already have land for a pitch.
• This could be for yourself, your family or a community.
• See here for advice about buying land and planning permission.