Interim Gypsy/Traveller site design guide

8. More Sources of Information

• Link to planning documents for refurbishments of North Cairntow site in Edinburgh 19/03264/FUL | Reconfiguring of Travellers site and office with 20 new static homes Removal of amenity blocks and replacement of combined gardeners toilet, utility space & meter enclosure; Erection of new fencing and formation of new visitor parking spaces (as amended). | 1-24 North Cairntow Edinburgh EH16 4AX
• Managing and delivering Gypsy and Traveller sites: negotiating conflict. Richardson, J & Codona, J JRF CIH Gypsies Travellers final (dmu.ac.uk)
• Providing and managing sites for Gypsies and Travellers webinar – National Housing Federation
• Places We're Proud Of – publication includes a number of case studies and photos of recent developments. Places We're Proud Of (1).pdf
• Scottish Government Gypsy/Travellers - accommodation needs: evidence review - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
• Results of the online survey (January – March 2021) of Gypsy/Travellers on their priorities for accommodation are available on request

During our discussions with Gypsy/Travellers over summer 2021 we showed them some pictures from Places We're Proud Of. Below are some of their reactions:

People really liked this design of amenity block because its open plan and the windows give a good view out and all around, like being in a caravan. They would have liked a fence to make it clear where the pitches start and end. People didn't like the gravel because children will play with it.

The picture of the communal space with the boat in the centre of it looked ideal as everyone could see the children playing, they have space to run about and something to play on.

People liked the gates on the pitches, to keep children safe. Also the size of the pitches and green space. Sliding gates are more practical for space.

Green space is positive but people would have liked more space on these pitches for extra caravans. There was some concern that the wooden fence could be a fire risk.