How West Country Bailiffs Removed Trespassers and Secured a Seven-Acre Development Site Within 48 Hours – Trespasser Removal Cornwall
Overview
West Country Bailiffs was instructed by a housing developer after an individual unlawfully entered and occupied private land in Camelford, Cornwall.
Our services, including Trespasser Removal Cornwall, ensure timely and effective resolutions for land disputes.
The trespasser had gained access to approximately seven acres of retained development land, bringing a caravan onto the site, erecting a tent, and leaving rubbish across the land.
Using our specialist common law land recovery service, our enforcement team attended the site and secured vacant possession of the land peacefully and efficiently.
Within 48 hours of instruction, the trespasser had vacated, the land had been secured, and further plans were put in place to prevent future incursions. Trespasser Removal Cornwall is vital for developers looking to secure their investments.
The Problem
On the morning of Saturday 6 June, our out-of-hours emergency enforcement team received a call from a housing developer in Cornwall.
The developer had recently completed a residential housing development in Camelford and retained ownership of approximately seven acres of land located behind the completed properties.
The client reported that an individual had unlawfully entered the site through the main access gate and established occupation by:
- Bringing a caravan onto the land
- Pitching a tent
- Depositing rubbish and fly-tipped waste
- Occupying the site without permission
The client was concerned that the occupation could expand if not dealt with quickly and wanted the land recovered before further damage occurred.
Our Advice
Following receipt of the instruction, we immediately advised the client of their rights under Common Law.
Unlike many landowners realise, where individuals are trespassing on private land, the landowner can instruct certificated enforcement agents to act on their behalf and recover possession of the land without the need for lengthy court proceedings. We emphasize the importance of Trespasser Removal Cornwall for protecting private land rights.
We explained the available options, agreed a plan of action, and arranged attendance at the earliest opportunity.
The Enforcement Attendance
At 8:00am on Monday 8 June, West Country Bailiffs Enforcement Agent Cai Williams attended the site in Camelford.
Upon arrival, contact was made with the occupier, who was asleep inside the caravan.
The situation was explained and the occupier was advised that they were trespassing on private land and would need to leave immediately.
The individual was cooperative and confirmed they would vacate the land.
However, they advised they had no means of towing the caravan away themselves.
The occupier subsequently contacted a family member who attended the site with a suitable vehicle and removed the caravan from the land.
The individual also removed the tent and personal belongings.
Site Clearance and Removal of Waste
As part of the attendance, our enforcement agent ensured that the occupier removed the rubbish and waste that had accumulated during their occupation.
Following inspection of the site, there remained:
- One older caravan that the occupier denied ownership of
- A small quantity of remaining waste and debris
West Country Bailiffs was subsequently instructed to undertake a full site clearance under our land recovery and clearance service.
Torts Notices were erected on both the remaining caravan and at the site entrance to formally notify any owner of the goods prior to their disposal.
Securing the Land
Recovering possession of the land was only one part of the solution.
To help prevent future unauthorised access, our enforcement agent immediately implemented temporary security measures.
These included:
- Purchasing and fitting a new chain
- Installing a new lock on the access gate
- Securing the sole access point to the site
Following the recovery operation, the client also met with the Director of West Country Bailiffs to discuss longer-term security solutions.
Given that the site has only one entrance and exit point, advice was provided regarding additional preventative measures, including:
- The installation of concrete security blocks
- Enhanced gate protection
- Additional access control measures
These recommendations were designed to significantly reduce the risk of future trespass incidents.
The Result
The operation was completed quickly, peacefully, and without incident.
Within 48 hours of instruction:
✅ Trespasser removed from private land
✅ Caravan and personal belongings removed
✅ Fly-tipped waste largely cleared
✅ Torts Notices served on remaining items
✅ Access gate secured with new chain and lock
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✅ Future security advice provided
✅ Full site clearance arranged
The client regained control of the land without the need for court proceedings and was able to move forward with confidence that the site had been secured.
Trespasser Removal Cornwall not only resolves current issues but also helps prevent future incidents.
Need Trespassers Removed From Private Land?
West Country Bailiffs provides rapid-response land recovery services throughout Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Gloucestershire, South Wales, and across England and Wales.
We assist:
- Developers
- Landowners
- Farmers
- Commercial Property Owners
- Local Authorities
- Managing Agents
If you’re facing issues, trust in Trespasser Removal Cornwall to manage your land effectively.
Our team specializes in Trespasser Removal Cornwall, ensuring rapid response and resolution.
Our specialist enforcement agents can attend quickly and take action under Common Law to recover possession of private land and remove trespassers.
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