Section 269 Public Health Act 1936 gives the Council powers to control the use of movable dwellings and to licence the use of land as a site for such as a dwelling.
If the land is to be used for more than 28 days in total in any calendar year, planning permission must be obtained.
A site which is used for more than 42 days consecutively or 60 days in total in any consecutive 12 months, must have a site licence for the area concerned.
Sites with planning permission for mixed accommodation provisions, including tents, will be licensed as a single site under the Caravan and Control of Development Act 1960. In this case, in reference to the required standards, tents will be treated as touring units. However, if an area of a site is used for the siting of tents but does not have the relevant planning consent it will be licensed separately under Section 269 Public Health Act 1936.
The Council may grant or refuse a licence allowing use of a site. If you are granted a licence, conditions will be attached to ensure safety and a basic level of amenities.
Apply online for a tent site licence
For further information:
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Contact: Food, Health and Safety Team, Mansion House, Penrith CA11 7YG
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Telephone: 01768 212491
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Email: env.health@eden.gov.uk
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Fax: 01768 890732
