To run a caravan site, you need a licence from the local authority. The number caravans that may be accommodated will be specified on the licence along with other specific conditions.
Conditions may be attached to a licence to cover any of the following:
The applicant must be entitled to use the land as a caravan site.
Licences will not be issued to applicants who have had a site licence revoked within three years of the current application.
A summary of the eligibility criteria for this licence
Applications for site licences are made to the local authority in whose area the land situated.
Applications must be in writing, should detail the land the application concerns and any other information required by the local authority.
Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the local authority by the end of the target completion period
You are advised to take up any issue with the local authority first.
If a licence holder is refused an application to alter a condition they may appeal to the local Magistrates Court or, in Scotland, the Sheriff. The appeal must be made within 28 days of the written notification of the refusal and a notice of appeal must be served on the local council.
You are advised to take up any issue with the local authority first.
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 local council may alter conditions at any time but must give licence holders the opportunity to make representations about the proposed changes. If a licence holder disagrees with the alterations they may appeal to the local Magistrates Court. The appeal must be made within 28 days of the written notification of the alteration and a notice of appeal must be served on the local council.
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, Citizens Advice will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.
Complaints about noise, pollution, etc should be made to the local council.
We are open Monday to Thursday - 9am to 5.15pm and Friday 9am to 5pm
If you have any questions or would like any advice please contact us:
Telephone: 020 8545 3969
Email: licensing@merton.gov.uk
Fax: 020 8831 6404