Apply for a caravan site licence
To apply for a caravan site licence, you must first be entitled to use the land as a caravan site.
A licence can only be issued once valid planning permission has been granted. For further advice on planning issues or to change the use of land to a permanent caravan site, visit our planning pages or contact us using the details at the bottom of this page.
Licences will not be issued to applicants who have had a site licence revoked within three years of the current application.
Applications are made on GOV.UK:
If you have not heard from us within 2 months of submitting your application you may continue to operate until the licence application has been determined.
Licence fees
We charge fees for site licensing activities as outline below.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Caravan site application | £420 |
| Additional application fee per unit | £10 |
| Annual licensing fee (per pitch) | £10 |
| Transfer or amendment of licence | £190 |
| Depositing site rules | £160 |
| Fit and proper person application fee | £320 |
Failed applications
If you are refused a licence or changes to a licence, or we change the conditions of your licence, we would advise you to contact us initially to try to resolve the problem.
You can also appeal to magistrates' court within 28 days of the written notification of the refusal. A notice of appeal must also be served on Newark and Sherwood District Council.