Camping site licence
Licence summary
If you allow your land to be used as a camping site by the public for more than 42 days consecutively - or 60 days in a year - you require a licence from your local authority.
Conditions may be attached to a licence.
There are exceptions for organisations that hold camping exemption certificates.
Regulation summary
Application evaluation process
When an application is made it will be deemed to be made unconditionally unless the local authority give notice that the application is refused or conditions are attached.
Will tacit consent apply?
Yes. This means that 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 target completion period.
Fees
No fee is required for this application.
Apply online
Failed application redress
Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.
If an applicant is refused a licence they may appeal to their local Magistrates' court.
Licence holder redress
Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.
A licence holder may appeal against a condition attached to a licence to their local Magistrates' court.
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, will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the .
Contact details
Environmental Control, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, Tŷ Dewi Sant, St. Davids Park, Ewloe, CH5 3FF
Telephone: 01352 703440
Trade associations
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