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Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Review planning law relating to camping sites to better meet local needs

Closed 45 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government should review planning law, particularly the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960, to ensure that local authorities have the powers and resourcing they need to refuse consent for temporary holiday sites that place an unsustainable burden on local infrastructure.
The use of agricultural land for small, certificated camp sites can be a financial boost for local tourism, which is important to many communities. However, the current provisions for Camping Associations have allowed one site to expand from 5 to 85 units throughout the year with no planning control despite local authorities' objections and concern from MPs. At present these concerns appear to be ignored & this review should consider whether existing exemptions & requirements are fit for purpose.

Timeline

25 Apr 2022 Petition opened for signatures
8 Nov 2022 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 45
Status Closed
Department Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened 25 Apr 2022
Closed 8 Nov 2022

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.