Licence summary

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 your Local Authority.  Conditions may be attached to a licence.

There are exceptions for organisations that hold camping exemption certificates.

Fees will be payable for applications and conditions may be attached. The fee is based upon an application and operating fee.  Should the application not be granted, you will be refunded half the fee. If you require any assistance throughout the application process, please contact us using the details below.

Eligibility Criteria

No provision in the legislation.

Regulation Summary

A summary of the regulation relating to this licence can be found on the business link website.

Application Evaluation Process

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

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 local authority by the end of the target completion period.

Apply online

The EU Services Directive took effect in late December 2009 with an aim to open up the European Internal Market to cross-border trade in services. There is a requirement for Local Authorities to make certain licensing processes available online.

An online portal, "EUGO", has been established so that service providers can source information with regards to doing business within Europe. In the UK, the portal is called UK Welcomes and is hosted by Business Link.

Apply for a caravan and/or camp site licence
Tell us about a change to your existing caravan and/or camp site

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 Magistrates' 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 Magistrates' 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.

Other Redress

Please contact Epsom & Ewelll Borough Council in the first instance.

Trade Associations

Association of Caravan and Camping Exempted Organsations (ACCEO)
British Holiday & Home Parks Association (BHHPA) 
British Resorts and Destinations Association 
Caravan Industry Training (CITO) 
Federation of Tour Operators (FTO)
Group Travel Organisers Association (GTOA) 
Hotel Marketing Association (HMA)
National Caravan Council

Further Information

Telephone: 01372 732000
email: contactus@epsom-ewell.gov.uk