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Lewes District Council
Southover House
Southover Road
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1AB
Tel: 01273 484354
ehealth@lewes.gov.uk
Minicom 01273 484488
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Caravan Site Licences
Caravan sites and Mobile Home Parks are licensed to safeguard the health and safety of occupiers and visitors to the site. Thelicences are not time-limited unless planning conditions apply.
Who needs to apply
There are several categories of licence:
- Special Short Term (not to exceed three years)
- Residential Site for More Than One Caravan
- Residential Site for One Caravan Only
- Holiday Site for More than One Caravan
- Holiday Site for One Caravan Only
- Short Term Transit Site
There are some circumstances when a licence is not required:
- a single caravan sited for not more than two consecutive nights for a maximum of 28 days in any 12 months
- up to three caravans on a site of not less than five acres for a maximum of 28 days in any 12 months.
- sites occupied by exempted organisations such as the Caravan Club.
- sites of up to five caravans certified by an exempt organisation and which are for members only
- sites occupied by the County Council. These are usually gypsy sites.
- sites for temporary and special purposes such as caravan rallies, agricultural and forestry workers, building and engineering sites and travelling showmen.
- a site for tents only can be used for a maximum of 28 days in any 12 months.
The Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 states planning permission must be obtained before a caravan site can be issued with a licence.
How To Apply
Application forms are available from our Licensing Section or online via the Electronic Licensing Management System, where payment of the appropriate fee can also be made, if applicable.
Fees
Currently no fee is charged for the issue of a licence.
Application process
On receipt of a completed form we liaise with the Fire Brigade and our Planning Department to discuss relevant issues. A visit will follow from an Environmental Health Officer to inspect the site and check that it complies to the relevant site licence conditions, including:
- plot numbers are not exceeded,
- there is adequate space between plots ,
- ample fire safety equipment is available,
- water supply and drainage,
- the provision of adequate amenities,
- fire precautions and electrical installations,
- roadways on the site,
- refuse facilities
Approval
If the officer recommends the licence be granted, a copy will be sent to you along with the conditions. The conditions are specific to each individual site. These must be adhered to at all times when caravans are present on the site.
All licences issued are permanent, with the exception of special short-term licences which are valid for three years only.
You should notify us if there is an increase in the number of caravans or holiday periods are extended, or there is a change in ownership. Further inspection may be required.
Register of Licences
We keep a public register of all licences issued and held within the Lewes district. Search online for details now.
Documents
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Caravan Standard Licence Conditions (0.76mb)
