Oak Project
Increasing site provision for Romany and Traveller communities
The ‘Oak Project’ is a partnership aimed at increasing site provision across England in line with the needs of Gypsy and Traveller people, with support from the Oak Foundation.
The 3-year partnership with London Gypsies & Travellers, National Policy Advisory Panel on Gypsy and Traveller Housing and the Housing Diversity Network aims to:
- Improve learning and understanding of Local Authority planning policy and practice on Gypsy & Traveller Accommodation and how issues can be addressed;
- Encourage the construction of Social Gypsy and Traveller sites in England through Housing Association development programmes;
- Strengthen Gypsy, Roma, Traveller civil society’s ability to advocate for substantial changes in planning practice and policy.
Currently, an unfavourable planning system and a chronic lack of adequate site provision means that around 10,000 people live on land without permission.
To find out more about the accommodation crisis facing Gypsy and Traveller communities, head over to our Accommodation page.
EVENT: On 1 October 2024, the Housing Diversity Network (HDN) will deliver a webinar to answer questions Registered Social Landlords might have regarding the planning and maintenance of Gypsy and Traveller sites. Click here for tickets (free for HDN members!)
'Kicking the can down the road: The planning and provision of Gypsy and Traveller sites in England 1960-2023'. Friends, Families and Travellers. November 2023. View Report.
Friends, Families and Travellers policy briefing on key issues faced by Gypsy and Traveller communities in accommodation and planning - view here.
