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Caravan Sites: Planning Permission

Asked by Noah LawLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 20 October 2025UIN 80711

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to amend the Caravan Sites Act 1968 to prevent touring caravan sites becoming permanent without full planning permission requirements.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

To operate land as touring caravan sites, site operators are required to have the appropriate planning permission and a site licence (unless exempted) from the local authority. If a site operator fails to get the necessary permissions and licence, the relevant local authority can take enforcement action against them.

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