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UK courts halt illegal caravan sites in four counties

13.06.2026 13:58 3 min 6 sources РУС
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UK courts halt illegal caravan sites in four counties
Original source: Cambridgeshire Live

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Courts ordered halting construction and removing dozens of unauthorised caravans in Harlow, Warlingham, Winsford and Cambridgeshire. Councils secured injunctions and evictions.

British courts have issued several rulings against unauthorised caravan sites. In Harlow, the High Court on 12 June stopped construction on land near Harlow Town football club, begun without planning permission. The council leader said there is zero tolerance for illegal development.

Tandridge District Council obtained an injunction for Hill View Manor Park in Warlingham, where more than 20 unauthorised static caravans were placed. The judge ordered the land cleared and restored, except for four pitches for Gypsies and Travellers granted planning permission in 2019. Deadlines range from one day to three months for 25 respondents.

In Winsford, a caravan owner was ordered to leave council-owned land off Blakeydene Lane, where he had been since 14 April. Failure to comply could lead to an unlimited fine, seizure of the caravan or imprisonment. In Cambridgeshire, the High Court issued a year-long injunction on a site in Histon, where the number of caravans grew from five to 17; 12 must be removed. The site lies in the Cambridge Green Belt.

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Construction halted at unauthorised caravan development near football club

13.06.2026 Gazette ENG Original source

Court orders removal of over 20 unauthorised caravans from Warlingham site

10.06.2026 Tandridge District Council ENG Original source

Council wins High Court order to clear 20 unauthorised caravans

10.06.2026 localgov.co.uk ENG Original source

Court order issued to caravan owner over unauthorised encampment near police HQ

08.06.2026 Northwich Guardian ENG Original source

Court issues year-long injunction over unlawful caravan site in Cambridgeshire

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Court orders removal of caravans from unauthorised site in Cambridgeshire

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