Camping site licence
About camping site licences
Summary of requirements
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 Wandsworth Council.
Conditions may be attached to a licence. There are exceptions for organisations that hold camping exemption certificates.
Eligibility criteria
No provision in the legislation.
Application evaluation process
When an application is made it will be deemed to be made unconditionally unless the council gives notice that the application is refused or conditions are attached. We must determine your application within two months.
Will tacit consent apply?
Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the council by the end of the target completion period.
What can I do if my application is refused?
In the first instance, please contact:
Private HousingHousing Department
Wandsworth Council
PO Box 47095
London SW18 9AQ
Email: privatehousing@wandsworth.gov.uk
If an applicant is refused a licence, they may appeal to:
South Western Magistrates' CourtLavender Hill
London SW11
What if I am unhappy with a condition imposed?
Please contact Wandsworth Council at the address above in the first instance.
A licence holder may appeal against a condition attached to a licence to the South Western Magistrates' Court (address above).
What if I have a query about my licence?
Please contact Wandsworth Council at the address above.
European services directive
If you think that the council has not complied with the European services directive by imposing requirements or conditions in respect of your application that are discriminatory, unfair or disproportionate, please contact:
UK SOLVIT CentreDepartment for Business, Innovation and Skills
1 Victoria Street
London SW1H 0ET
Email: solvit@bis.gsi.gov.uk
Consumer complaints about a camping site
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.
Alternatively, you can contact the council's Trading Standards Section:
Trading Standards SectionEnvironmental Services Department of Environment & Community Services
Wandsworth Council
PO Box 47095
London SW18 9AQ
Email: Tradingstandards@wandsworth.gov.uk
Other complaints
If you want to make other types of complaints about caravan or camp site, such as noise or pollution, please contact:
Environmental Services Department of Environment & Community ServicesWandsworth Council
PO Box 47095
London SW18 9AQ
Email: esd@wandsworth.gov.uk
Trade associations and other sources of information
- Association of Caravan and Camping Exempted Organsations (ACCEO)
- 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)
Health and safety
Before setting up any business in the UK , you must ensure that it will comply with the relevant health and safety regulations. Please see the links below for further information:
- Wandsworth Council's Health and safety web pages
- Health and Safety Executive website
