The following is the latest communication from Nigel Brown at UDC.
"As an update, the Planning Inspectorate have now formally confirmed that the planning appeal will be handled through written representations with no need for a hearing/inquiry. The principle issue is the fact the land is Green Belt, there is no dispute over the status of the travellers, and such these matters do [confirmation awaited] need to be tested through cross examination. The agents for the travellers is continuing on that basis.