Caravan site licensing

Most camping and caravan sites will need a licence.

This includes:

• holiday sites
• camping sites
• mixed holiday and residential sites
• sites for mobile homes, static caravans, and touring caravans
• sites used exclusively by Gypsies and Travellers
• single caravans or mobile homes lived in by the owner of the land, and not available for hire or commercial gain.

Licences set out:

• what type of caravan is allowed at the site (such as residential, towing, static holiday)
• how many caravans per hectare
• the spacing between vans
• what water supply, drainage, washing and toilet facilities are needed
• what fire precautions are needed
• information on gas and electrical safety.

If you have stayed at a caravan site and want to make a complaint you should do this directly with the owner of the site. Citizens Advice can offer you further support with complaints.

• website: Consumer complaints - Citizens Advice

If you want to make a noise or other complaint about a caravan site you can do so here.

Mobile home fees and charges

Apply for a caravan site licence

You will need to download and complete an application form for a caravan site licence if you are already a site owner or you are a potential owner. You can do this through the GOV.UK website.

There is a fee for this application and you'll need to give copies of planning permission for the site, a scale plan of the site, and your details as the site owner.

You can download the application, complete it in your own time, and then come back to the online form when you are ready to upload your application.

Apply for a caravan site licence - GOV.UK

Transferring a caravan site licence

Licences are transferable to new owners but we must approve this. There is a fee to pay to transfer an application.

You can download the application, complete it in your own time, and then come back to the online form when you are ready to upload your application.

Transfer a caravan site licence - GOV.UK

Making changes to a caravan site licence

If you need to make changes to your licence you will need to let us know. You can do this online and there will be a fee for changes.

You can download the application, complete it in your own time, and then come back to the online form when you are ready to upload your application.

Change a caravan site licence - GOV.UK

What to do if your application fails

If we reject your application or you want to appeal against conditions on the licence you have 28 days from our written decision.

Your appeal should be made to the local Magistrate but you should speak to us about your application and reasons for rejection or conditions first.

Caravan site licence compact register

• Document: Caravan site licence compact register

This is a compact version of the public register, specifically for the internet and it does not contain Licence holder/Owner details.

Please note that if requested to do so the Council must supply a copy of the public register, which includes fit and proper details or an extract from it. However, everyone has rights with regard to the way in which the data on the register is handled and details cannot be used for marketing purposes or without the consent of the individuals listed on it. If you wish to view the full register at the Council Offices, you must book an appointment. Alternatively, we can supply a copy of the full register electronically by email if requested.