License - Caravan Site

Licence - Caravan Site

The Council would prefer applicants to apply, register or give notification online if at all possible. It will remain possible, however, to arrange for the Licensing Administrator to send you the application/registration form you require or for you to collect forms at the Council's main office at Kilncraigs. You can also download a PDF of the form on the Licensing Application Forms page and lodge the completed form with the appropriate fee and necessary supporting documents with the Licensing Administrator by post or by calling at Kilncraigs.

Licence summary

You need a license to operate a caravan site, subject to the exemptions below.

You do not need a caravan or camp site license for the following:

A caravan kept within the grounds of a house. To be exempt from needing a licence, the caravan cannot be occupied separately to the house

A single caravan sited in the same place for not more than two consecutive nights, up to 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

Conditions may be attached to a licence.

Eligibility Criteria

No provision in the legislation

Regulation Summary

A summary of the regulation relating to this licence

Application Evaluation Process

When an application is made after 2 months it will be deemed to be made unconditionally until the local authority give notice that the application is refused or conditions are attached.

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

After 2 months. 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 period of 2 months.

Apply Online

Application for a caravan and camping site licence
Application to change a caravan and camping site licence
Application to transfer a caravan and camping site licence

Failed Application Redress

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.

If an applicant is refused a licence they may appeal to their local Sheriff's court.

Licence Holder Redress

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.

A licence holder may appeal against a condition attached to a licence to their local Sheriff's court.

Consumer Complaint

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.