Vehicles pitched up on the site near Lurgashall, Petworth, earlier this month.
Unauthorised works were reported to have taken place and enforcement notices were issued.
On Friday, May 9, Chichester District Council reported that it had served a High Court notice, prohibiting anymore vehicles from parking on the land.
Pictures taken today, May 11, show that caravans are still parked on the site in the South Downs National Park.
Councillor Adrian Moss, leader of Chichester District Council, said: “We were made aware of unauthorised works at the site early on Friday, May 2.
“Our planning enforcement officers were sent out immediately to assess the site and this led to a temporary stop notice being served that day.
“However, as this notice was breached, we have now escalated the matter by seeking and securing an injunction from the High Court in London.
“This has now been served and prohibits any further unauthorised works or vehicles and caravans entering the site.
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“If a person fails to comply with an injunction this could result in a custodial sentence.
“Planning regulations exist to protect our countryside and communities.
“Where these are ignored, we will not hesitate to take action.
“We take these matters incredibly seriously.
“We are taking all of the steps available to us to try and resolve this situation as quickly as we can.”
The council said it is engaging with local residents, parish councils and those currently on the site to offer support, as well as working closely with the South Downs National Park Authority.
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