Plans for traveller site expansion withdrawn

    Plans to extend a Gypsy caravan site near Stafford have been withdrawn.

    The owner of Back Widdens Caravan Park in Within Lane had wanted to turn agricultural land into an extension of the park with eight new pitches

    There were several objections to the extension of the park, including from residents on Within Lane.

    Despite more than a year of submissions and comments -  the application it was abruptly withdrawn on Friday.

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