Cornwall van dwellers face homelessness amid council crackdown
Residents living in caravans and horseboxes in Cornwall are facing potential homelessness due to a council crackdown on planning regulation infringements. The housing crisis is exacerbated by the prevalence of holiday lets and second homes, which have made long-term rentals unaffordable for locals.
Why it matters
The situation illustrates the tension between tourism-driven economies and the basic housing needs of local populations in popular regions.
Sue Nicholls at her farm near Falmouth. She has been under investigation by the council for renting pitches to 35 people facing homelessness. Sue Nicholls at her farm near Falmouth. She has been under investigation by the council for renting pitches to 35 people facing homelessness. Cornwall Cornwall van dwellers face homelessness amid council crackdown Half of county’s planning infringement notices target caravans in fields, fuelling eviction fears for vulnerable people
The article highlights the plight of vulnerable individuals and critiques the impact of the tourism industry on local housing.
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