Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960
Single Residential/Holiday Caravans : Licence Conditions
The following conditions are attached to Single Residential/Holiday Caravan Site licences issued by
the Assistant Director (Environment and Health) and Trading Standards on behalf of North
Warwickshire Borough Council (the ‘Licensing Authority’).
All conditions must be complied with fully and to the satisfaction of the licensing authority. Failure to
comply with any conditions is failure to comply with the licence and may result in prosecution and
revocation of the licence.
1.0
Number of Caravans
1.1
The number of caravans on the site shall not exceed one at any time.
2.0
Boundaries
2.1
The caravan shall not be less than 6 metres from any other building or structure.
3.0
Hardstanding
3.1
The caravan shall stand on a hardstanding of suitable inert material which shall extend over the
whole area occupied by the caravan and project not less than 1 metre outwards from the
entrance or entrances to the caravan. The hardstanding shall be maintained in good condition.
4.0
Roads and Footpaths
4.1
All roads and footpaths shall be constructed and maintained to the satisfaction of the local
authority and roads shall be capable of allowing adequate access for fire appliances and other
emergency vehicles.
5.0
Fire Precautions
5.1
A suitable fire extinguisher shall be provided and maintained in the caravan in a readily
accessible position.
5.2
The space beneath the caravan should not be used for the storage of combustible materials.
5.3
A clearly written and conspicuous notice should be provided and maintained at the site to
indicate the action to be taken in case of fire and the location of the nearest telephone. This
notice should include the following:
“On discovering a fire
a)
b)
c)
d)
Ensure the caravan or site building involved is evacuated.
Raise the alarm.
Call the fire brigade (the nearest telephone is sited ….).
Attack the fire using the fire fighting equipment provided, if safe to do so.”
This condition is only applicable if the caravan is a holiday let.
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6.0
Storage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
6.1
Arrangements for storage of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) on the site shall be in accordance
with the current national Code of Practice and Regulations.
7.0
Electrical Installation
7.1
So far as is practicable the site shall be provided with an electricity supply sufficient in all
aspects to meet the reasonable demands of the caravan situated thereon.
7.2
Where there is an electrical installation other than electricity board works and circuits subject to
the Electricity Act 1947, it shall be installed to the requirements of the current IEE Wiring
Regulations and, where appropriate, to the standard acceptable for the Electricity (Overhead
Lines) Regulations 1970, SI 1970, No 1355.
7.3
Supplies to sites shall be inspected in accordance with the frequency set out below and a
periodical inspection report in the form required by BS 7671 : 2001 shall be provided.
a)
Fixed buildings (excluding licensed premises) every 3 years.
b)
Licensed premises (liquor and entertainment) every 12 months.
c)
Electrical distribution up to an including connection units on holiday home or mobile home
parks (ie statics) every 3 years (12 months if cables are overhead).
d)
Electrical distribution up to and including electrical caravan pitch supply equipment on
touring parks every 12 months.
e)
Hire fleet caravan holiday homes (park owned) every 3 years.
f)
Hire fleet caravan holiday homes (owner/occupier but sub-let to park) – operator to
ensure the owner provides the park operator with a current satisfactory electrical safety
certificate every 3 years.
g)
Street lighting every 3 years (or every 12 months if cables are overhead).
h)
Fire alarms and emergency lighting systems every 12 months with a documented
quarterly check (not a certificate to BS 7671 : 2001) to ensure they are in working order.
i)
Park operators must carry out all residual current devices are working properly every
3 months.
Note: Portable electrical equipment in buildings or caravans under the control of the licensee
should be examined (not necessarily by a qualified electrician) in accordance with the
Health and Safety Executive guidance “Maintaining Portable and Transportable Electrical
Equipment” Ref: HS(G) 107 ISBN 07160715 1.
7.4
Inspections or work on electrical supplies and installations shall be carried out by a competent
person as required by BS 7671 : 2001. If an installation does not comply with Regulations
applicable at the time it was first installed, it shall be rectified. Any major alterations and
extensions to an installation shall comply with BS 7671 : 2001.
7.5
If there are overhead electric lines on the site, suitable warning notices should be displayed at
the entrance to the site and on supports for the line. Where appropriate, particular attention
should be drawn to the danger of masts of yachts or dinghies contacting the line.
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8.0
Drainage and Sanitation
8.1
Suitable sanitary, washing and laundry accommodation shall be provided for the use of the
occupants, agreed by the licensing authority.
8.2
Satisfactory provisions should be made for foul drainage, either by connection to a public sewer
or sewage treatment works or by discharge to a properly constructed septic tank or cesspool
approved by the licensing authority.
9.0
Water Supply
9.1
The caravan shall be provided with an adequate water supply in accordance with appropriate
Water Bylaws and Statutory Quality Standards.
10.
Refuse Disposal
10.1 The caravan shall have a suitable refuse container which shall be maintained in a good
condition.
10.2 The operator shall be responsible for collection of refuse within the site.
11.0 Miscellaneous
11.1 The site and caravan shall be maintained in good order at all times.
11.2 A copy of the site licence shall be displayed prominently on the site. This condition is only
applicable if the caravan is a holiday let.
12.0 Miscellaneous
12.1 Where changes have been made to the licence conditions and retrospective work, which
complied with the old conditions, does not now comply with the new conditions that
retrospective work may be permitted with the approval of the licensing authority.
12.2 All new works shall comply with these licence conditions.
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