09 February 2012Every site licence will have conditions attached to it which set out standards governing the layout of the site, facilities and required maintenance. The Council is responsible for ensuring that site owners comply with all site licence conditions.
Site licence conditions are based on the model standards for residential park homes, however these standards represent good practice so can be altered to suit individual circumstances. They can be omitted or adjusted as the local authority thinks fit.
Please click the following link to download a copy of the current model standards for caravan sites in England (
PDF File 606KB file details).
Site inspections
The Council has adopted a risk based inspection programme in order to ensure that conditions on mobile home parks are maintained.
Altering a site licence
The licence holder must apply in writing to the Council if changes to the site licence conditions become appropriate. Each application should include a detailed description as to why the changes are required and, if necessary, include relevant plans and specifications.
Transfer of a site licence
When a person with a site licence is no longer the occupier/owner, the licence may be transferred to a new occupier/owner with the Council's consent. The name of the new holder, and the date of the transfer, must be endorsed on the licence by the Council.
Challenging decisions of the Council
The 'Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960' allows the licence holder to appeal within 28 days to a magistrates' court against conditions attached to a licence when it is issued and against any alterations of a licence.
