London Borough of Havering v William Stokes & Ors

London Borough of Havering v William Stokes & Ors

The injunction against persons unknown is renewed for twelve months as the evidence demonstrates ongoing risk of unauthorised encampments, effectiveness of the existing order, and no material change of circumstances; procedural defects are remedied proportionately; shortfall in pitch provision does not undermine justification for the injunction.

Parties
Claimant: London Borough of Havering; Defendant: William Stokes; Defendant: Other Named Defendants; Defendant: Persons Unknown forming unauthorised encampments within the London Borough of Havering
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Injunction Renewal Application / Judgment on Renewal Application
Outcome
injunction renewed for twelve months as against persons unknown
Legal Topics
Injunctions Against Persons Unknown, Unauthorised Encampments, Traveller and Gypsy Accommodation, Review of Injunctive Relief, Precautionary Relief
Civil Procedure Public Law Property Law Injunctions Against Persons Unknown Unauthorised Encampments Traveller and Gypsy Accommodation Review of Injunctive Relief Precautionary Relief

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Parties

London Borough of Havering

Claimant

William Stokes

Defendant

Other Named Defendants

Defendant

Persons Unknown forming unauthorised encampments within the London Borough of Havering

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Injunction Renewal Application / Judgment on Renewal Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the injunction against persons unknown should be renewed for a further period
  2. 2 Effectiveness and justification for continuation of the injunction
  3. 3 Procedural compliance and relief from sanctions for late service

Ratio Decidendi

The injunction against persons unknown is renewed for twelve months as the evidence demonstrates ongoing risk of unauthorised encampments, effectiveness of the existing order, and no material change of circumstances; procedural defects are remedied proportionately; shortfall in pitch provision does not undermine justification for the injunction.

Court Disposition

injunction renewed for twelve months as against persons unknown

Orders

  • Order to be served on London Gypsies and Travellers
  • Operation of injunction as it affects Sensitive Site 300 suspended for 28 days