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Exempt & Certified Sites - When a Licence is Not Required

Not all caravan sites are required to be licenced by the Local Authority. Here are the exemptions for when a Licence is not required:

Caravans

  • A caravan sited within the curtilage of a dwelling and its use is incidental/ancillary to the dwelling. This means the caravan cannot be occupied separately from the main dwelling.
  • 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 Local Authority. 
  • Sites for temporary and special purposes such as caravan rallies, agricultural and forestry workers, building and engineering sites and travelling salesmen.

Tents, Campervans & Motor Homes

There are new Permitted Development Regulations that have been recently approved which permit use of land as a camping site for up to 60 days for a maximum of 50 units. This exemption only applies to tents, campervans & motorhomes and does not include caravans.

These sites are permitted under Class B, Part 4 of The Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Develop etc) (England) (Amendment) Order 2023 (Temporary Recreational Campsites).

Any moveable structure i.e. amenity buildings for toilet & shower facilities and/or waste disposal facilities that are reasonably necessary for the purpose of the campsite, may be permitted under these exemptions, however they should be removed from the land after the last date that the site is in use as a campsite in each calendar year. 

If you wish to implement these regulations, you will need to apply for Prior Approval via the Council's Planning department. Please contact the Planning Team for further information with regards to the application process. 

You may also require a Licence if you plan to operate for more than 42 consecutive nights.

 

Do I need Planning Permission?

Planning Permission is not usually required if the caravan site is operating under a valid  Exemption Certificate from a lawful Exempted Organisation. However, it is always advisable to check with the Local Planning Authority whether permission is needed.

Click here to visit the Planning page for ways to contact the Planning department.

Applying for an Exemption Certificate or Certified Site

East Lindsey are not the body responsible for licensing or inspecting Exempted or Certified Location (CL) Sites. If you would like to make an application for an Exemption Certificate please visit the Government website for further information and to download the application form.

You can also download a list of all Organisations currently exempted by Natural England in the Current Exemption Holders section on their webpage.