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Clunes Fights New Age Traveller Encampment Near Farmhouse

2/19/2026

Summary

Story summary

Planning officers recommend approving Theo Langton and Ruth McGill's plan to establish a permanent New Age Traveller encampment just 300 yards from Actor Martin Clunes' Dorset farmhouse.
Clunes opposes the plan, arguing the couple misrepresent their status as travellers.
Officials say they meet the definition of travellers.
Flood risk concerns were raised, but a flood risk assessment deemed the site safe.
Dorset Council will vote on the application next week.

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Story summary

Planning officers recommend approving Theo Langton and Ruth McGill's plan to establish a permanent New Age Traveller encampment just 300 yards from Actor Martin Clunes' Dorset farmhouse.
Clunes opposes the plan, arguing the couple misrepresent their status as travellers.
Officials say they meet the definition of travellers.
Flood risk concerns were raised, but a flood risk assessment deemed the site safe.
Dorset Council will vote on the application next week.