# The Town and Country Planning (Development Planning) (Scotland) Regulations 2023, Regulation 4: Preparation of evidence report

Extent: S

For the purposes of section 16B of the Act “Gypsies and Travellers” means persons, whatever their race or origin, who are—
(a) of or from a nomadic cultural tradition including—
(i) members of Gypsy, Romany and Traveller ethnic groups including Roma Gypsies, Scottish Gypsy Travellers and Irish Travellers,
(ii) persons who have ceased to travel temporarily or permanently,
(b) members of an organised group of Travelling Showpeople or circus people (whether or not travelling together as such).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2023/101/regulation/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/town-and-country-planning-development-planning-scotland-regulations-2023/regulation-4
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