ABSTRACT

This chapter explores all references relate to the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960. The use of land for the stationing of caravans for residential use, whether it is a permanent use or restricted to certain times of the year, is not only controlled under planning legislation but will also normally require a site licence under Part I of the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960. he Caravans Sites Act 1968 was primarily an attempt to deal with the issues arising from 'gypsies and other persons of nomadic habit' by placing a duty on local authorities to provide sites for gypsies and to grant powers to prohibit unauthorised camping in designated areas. In addition to the need to gain planning permission, the general rule is that no land shall be used as a caravan site unless a site licence has been issued by the relevant local authority to the occupier of the land comprising the site.