Caravan and camping site licence

To run a caravan and camping site you need a licence from us.

Conditions may be attached to a licence to cover any of the following:

• when caravans can be on the site or restricting the number of caravans
• controlling the types of caravans on the site
• controlling the positioning of the caravans or regulating the use of other structures and vehicles including tents
• enhancement of the land including planting or replanting bushes and trees
• fire safety measures
• sanitary services, facilities and equipment

Camping site licences are only needed if you allow your land to be used by the public for camping on more than 42 days consecutively or for 60 days in a year.

Eligibility criteria

The applicant must be entitled to use the land as a caravan site. Licences will not be issued to applicants who have had a site licence revoked within three years of the current application.

Application process

Applications for site licences are made to the local authority in whose area the land is situated. Applications must be in writing, and should detail the land the application concerns and any other information required by the local authority.

Will tacit consent apply?

Yes. This means you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the local authority by the end of the 48 day target completion period

Failed application redress

Please contact us in the first instance. If a licence holder is refused an application to alter a condition they may appeal to the local Magistrates' court. The appeal must be made within 28 days of the written notification of the refusal and a notice of appeal must be served on the local district council.

Licence holder redress

Please contact us on 0113 378 4699 in the first instance.

If a licence holder wishes to appeal against a condition attached to a licence they may appeal to the local Magistrates' court. The appeal must be made within 28 days of the licence being issued.

We may alter conditions at any time but must give the licence holder the opportunity to make representations about the proposed changes. If a licence holder disagrees with the alterations they may appeal to the local Magistrates' court. The appeal must be made within 28 days of the written notification of the alteration and a notice of appeal must be served on the local district council.

Consumer complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you – preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Public register of sites

Public register for fit and proper persons