Caravan and camping sites

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

We will not issue a licence if:

• relevant planning permission has not been granted.
• the applicant has had a site licence revoked within the last three years.

Caravan sites

You do not need a licence to run a caravan site if one or more of the following apply:

• forestry workers, builders, travelling showmen or seasonal workers (like fruit pickers) stay in caravans on the site.
• the site is five or more acres and there is a maximum of three caravans on site for no more than 28 days per year.
• the caravan is in the grounds of a home and you use it as part of the home.
• a single caravan is located in the same place for no more than two consecutive nights for a maximum of 28 days in any 12-month period.
• your site is occupied and supervised by an exempt organisation.
• your site is approved by an exempt organisation.
• your site is used by an exempt organisation for a meeting of its members which lasts less than five days.
• your site is used for a social get-together of caravan club members (a ‘rally’).

You may need a licence for sites with:

• permanent holiday caravans.
• touring caravans.
• permanent residential caravans.

We may attach conditions to a licence to cover any of the following:

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

For more information, please email residential.services@rbwm.gov.uk.