does anybody know whether it is possible to park a campervan or a trailer on your own land and live on it part time or all of the time. I have heard as long as its got wheels it there is not a lot planning can do as you can move it a few inches.
2007-05-26 03:40:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
do what the piky's do and drive onto a piece of common ground and build road access fit drainage and apply on the friday just as the planning dept, closes for the week-end, when they come back to work on monday morning and read your application, you will already be legally entitled to be re-housed because you will have all the facilities reqired by law to enable you to continue with the planning process or be re-housed. This loop-hole may already be closed by government..good luck. Power to the travellers.
2007-05-26 05:15:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends upon the local authority, neighbours, and what privacy the site has. My guess is that if you park at the rear of your house, and are neither overlooked or overlooking you may be within the law. Here is the wider question answered, but only for small stays:-
Can I sleep in my camper when it's parked on the road or in a lay-by?
It's very difficult to give a straightforward answer, the problem is that many bits of legislation may apply, including the Caravan Sites & Control of Development Act, and recent legislation covering gypsies and travellers. As a motorhome or campervan is classed in law as a 'caravan', sleeping in it may constitute 'camping'.
Our interpretation of the law is that you cannot 'camp' on land in England & Wales (the law may be different in Scotland and N. Ireland) without the permission of the land owner. As far as the highway is concerned (this includes lay-bys) the land owner is normally the local authority.
2007-06-01 03:18:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two things you should check:
(1) Find out whether it is against any local ordinanace (local municipal law) to live in a campervan or trailer on your own land. Your township, borough, or city may not permit it.
(2) Determine whether there are any restrictions in your subdivision regulations or deed restricitons regarding parking and living in a campervan or trailer. If the subdivision restrictions or deed restrictions prohibit people from having a shed, a satellite dish which is visible from the street, restrictions on how you can paint your house and the like, there is a possibility that they may prohibit you from living in a trailer or campervan.
You can check on ordinances at your township, borough, town, or city office.
Matters such as subdivision restrictions and deed restrictions would appear in the title report you received aster you purchased your land (assuming that your lender required title search and title insurance).
2007-05-26 04:23:26 · answer #3 · answered by Mark 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This website suggests that even if you own the land you need a site licence. It would be best, therefore, to check with the local authority beforehand. http://england.shelter.org.uk/advice/advice-7537.cfm
2007-05-26 03:57:56 · answer #4 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need planning permission for a caravan...even if it's parked on your drive at home.
2007-05-27 21:49:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on whether you get on with your neighbours, also i would check with your local council, as there is laws,contact citizen advice I'm sure they will be able to help you, all the best
2007-05-26 16:30:19 · answer #6 · answered by sarah1962 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your neighbors complain and it goes on for a long time, i think you will find that most jurisdictions have significant ways to mess with you. most importantly is the plumbing.
if no one complains then you are probably ok.
2007-05-26 03:47:09 · answer #7 · answered by snarkysmug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋