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An investigation has been launched after three static caravans were placed on a protected site in Wales, potentially breaching a High Court injunction issued in February 2026.
An investigation has been launched after three static caravans were placed on a protected site in Wales. According to sources, the caravans were installed on 8 April at Whitewall Common in Magor, part of the Magor and Undy Site of Special Scientific Interest (Gwent Levels).
The action may breach a High Court injunction issued in February 2026, which prohibits unauthorised activity on the protected site. The injunction applies to named individuals and "persons unknown".
The investigation is being conducted by Natural Resources Wales, Gwent Police, and Monmouthshire County Council. Offenders face fines, asset seizure, or imprisonment.
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An investigation has been launched after three static caravans were placed on the Magor and Undy Site of Special Scientific Interest in Wales. The mov...
An investigation has been launched after three static caravans were placed on the Magor and Undy Site of Special Scientific Interest in Wales. The move potentially breaches a High Court injunction from February that prohibits unauthorized activity on this protected area of the Gwent Levels.
An investigation is underway after three static caravans were moved onto the protected Gwent Levels site, potentially breaching a High Court injunctio...
An investigation is underway after three static caravans were moved onto the protected Gwent Levels site, potentially breaching a High Court injunction obtained in February. The site is part of the Magor and Undy Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Environmental body Natural Resources Wales is investigating alongside Gwent Police and Monmouthshire County Council. The injunction applies to named individuals and persons unknown, and those entering the site risk contempt of court, fines, or imprisonment.
An investigation is underway after three static caravans were moved onto the protected Whitewall Common in Magor on April 8. The site is part of a Sit...
An investigation is underway after three static caravans were moved onto the protected Whitewall Common in Magor on April 8. The site is part of a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and the activity may breach a High Court injunction obtained in February. Natural Resources Wales, Gwent Police and Monmouthshire County Council are conducting the investigation.
Updated: 20.06.2026
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