Licence summary
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If you allow your land to be used as a camping site by the
public for more than 42 days consecutively - or 60 days in a year -
you require a licence from your local authority. See How to apply.
Conditions may be attached to a licence.
There are exceptions for organisations that hold camping
exemption certificates
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Eligibility criteria
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| No provision in the legislation |
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Regulation summary
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Camping Sites: Public Health Act 1936
A summary of the eligibility criteria for this licence
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Application evaluation process
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| There is no fee. |
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Will tacit consent apply?
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Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your
application is granted unless the local authority give notice that
the application is refused or conditions are attached by the end of
the target completion period, which is 30 days after receipt of a
valid application.
If you are submitting this application by post tacit consent
will only apply when the business can show proof of delivery from
the Post Office or recognised courier.
Timescales for processing an application do not start until all
the necessary information has been received in full.
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How to apply
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You can apply online.
Apply online for a campsite licence
Alternatively you can apply by
completing the following:
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Failed application redress
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In the first instance please contact:
The Principal Housing Standards Officer
Housing Standards Service
South Somerset District Council
Old Kelways
Somerton Road
Langport
Somerset
TA10 9YE
Telephone: 01935 462462
Contact us online
Any applicant who is refused a licence can appeal to the local
Magistrates' court. The appeal must be bought within 6 month's of
receiving written notice of the authority's decision.
The Magistrates Court
Petters Way
Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 1SW
Telephone: 01935 426281
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Licence holder redress
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In the first instance please contact:
The Principal Housing Standards Officer
Housing Standards Service
South Somerset District Council
Old Kelways
Somerton Road
Langport
Somerset
TA10 9YE
Telephone: 01935 462462
Contact us online
If a licence holder wishes to appeal against a condition attached
to a licence they may appeal to the local Magistrates' Court. The
appeal must be made within 28 days of the licence being
issued.
The Magistrates Court
Petters Way
Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 1SW
Telephone: 01935 426281 |
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Consumer complaint
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| We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the
first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the
form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if
you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will
give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre. |
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Other redress
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E.g. about noise, pollution, etc. Also should one licence holder
complain about another. Please contact in the first instance:
The Principal Housing Standards Officer
Housing Standards Service
South Somerset District Council
Old Kelways
Somerton Road
Langport
Somerset
TA10 9YE
Telephone: 01935 462462
Contact us online
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Trade associations
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| Association of Caravan and
Camping Exempted Organisations |
| British Holiday & Home
Parks Association (BH&HPA) |
| British Resorts and
Destinations Association |
| Caravan Industry Training
(CITO) |
| Federation of Tour Operators
(FTO) |
| Group Travel Organisers
Association (GTOA) |
| Hotel
Marketing Association` |
| National
Caravan Council (NCC) |
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Public Register
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| View a list of Public Registers |
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