Managing unauthorised encampments of Gypsy/Travellers
Unauthorised sites are where a person or group camps (in vans, trailers or any other moveable accommodation) on land that they do not own, and where they do not have permission to stay.
The Scottish Government provides general advice about unauthorised sites as well as detailed guidance for local authorities on how to manage unauthorised camping by Gypsy/Travellers.
Additional information is available to download below.
Our publications
- Policy and procedure – November 2022 (PDF, 932kb)
- Integrated Impact Assessment – November 2022 (PDF, 915kb)
- Flow chart, risk assessment and call tree regarding unauthorised encampments
Scottish Government publications
Gypsy/Travellers and the planning system
In 2015, Planning Aid Scotland produced a series of guides on Gypsy/Travellers and the planning system.