A planning inspector ruled in favour of the family following a visit to the site in Essington.

Three sites have been put forward for members to discuss, the authority says.

A £5.8m scheme to increase the number of pitches at Heath Common is paused by Wakefield Council.

The council says it needs to find a suitable site to house people currently living in a car park.

Cheshire East Council says selling off the land is the quickest way for it to be developed.

Some 18 caravans are already on the site and the applicant says there is an "urgent" need for them.

Travellers on official sites contribute to local taxes, unlike those at uncontrolled pitches.

The club's chairman says the fences were necessary after visitors broke the gates to the field to gain access.