THREE new Gypsy and Traveller pitches could be created near Salisbury to allow for extended family to live on the site.

Keith Smith Design Consultant has submitted a planning application to Wiltshire Council, on behalf of Mr L Johnson, for the new plots on land between Open View and Little Acre, on the A338 Main Road, near Winterbourne Earls.

The plot is between two already-established Gypsy and Traveller sites, with four static mobile homes, two day rooms and two tourers already approved.

“This proposal seeks planning permission for the change of use of land to provide (an) additional three Gypsy and Traveller family pitches for the extended family,” the application said.

The new site would house three static mobile homes, as well as parking for six vehicles, a turning area, passing places and hardstanding.

Access to the site would come via the existing route through Little Acre, to the north of the proposed development.

An aeral view of the sites near Winterbourne Earls, and the proposed extended area. Picture: Keith Smith Design Consultant/Wiltshire Council

The changes come as the applicant – an English Romany Gypsy – is keen to provide housing for his three daughters, with two set to be married soon.

“The applicant has previously applied for planning permission for himself, wife and children, who now occupy Open View and Little Acre,” it said. “He has three daughters living with him at present, their ages are 20, 18 and 16.

“The two older daughters are due to be married soon and will have a need for a place to live with their husbands.

“Obviously, the need cannot be met by the current accommodation, as there is not sufficient space within the applicant’s static mobile home.

“The younger daughter is likely to also need accommodation in the near future.”

The change of use would allow for all three to have a static mobile home, the application explained.

For more details, and to comment on the proposal, log on to www.wiltshire.gov.uk and search for application reference PL/2023/10145.