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Caravan and camping site licence

Caravan sites require a licence from the local authority. The licence will specify a number of conditions relating to site layout and facilities.

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

  • restricting when caravans can be on the site for human habitation or restricting the number of caravans that can be on the site at any one time
  • 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
  • to ensure steps are taken enhance the land, including planting/replanting bushes and trees
  • fire safety and fire fighting controls
  • to ensure that sanitary and other facilities, services and equipment are supplied and maintained

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 forms and further information can be obtained from:

Environmental Health Section
Merlin House
Merlin Way
Ilkeston
Derbyshire
DE7 4RA

Tel: 0845 907 2244 ext 3820

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