Caravan and Camping Sites

To run a caravan and camping site you need a licence from the local authority.

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 District Council is also responsible for the licensing of single residential caravan sites.

View summary of the regulation relating to this licence

Apply Online

Apply to run a caravan site or camp site

Tell us about a change to your existing caravan or camp site

Trade Associations

Association of Caravan and Camping Exempted Org (ACCEO)

British Holiday & Home Parks Association (BH&HPA)

National Caravan Council (NCC)

For further information please contact the Licensing Team on 01789 260211 or by email at licensing@stratford-dc.gov.uk or by fax on 01789 260860.