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<blockquote data-quote="Pitchup.com" data-source="post: 7946288" data-attributes="member: 156108"><p>Hi [USER=146458]@Alwaysinit[/USER] ,</p><p></p><p>We have a lot of information about this on our ‘How to Start a Campsite’ page, including everything from planning and licensing to toilets and showers: <a href="https://www.pitchup.com/how-start-campsite-caravan-park/" target="_blank">https://www.pitchup.com/how-start-campsite-caravan-park/</a></p><p></p><p>‘Permitted development rights’ normally allow you to set up a tent campsite for up to 28 days each year (there is no limit on the number of tents). However the Northern Ireland government has asked councils to relax enforcement of the 28-day limit "should a longer period be appropriate and helpful for businesses" (<a href="https://www.pitchup.com/how-start-campsite-caravan-park/#PermittedDevelopment" target="_blank">https://www.pitchup.com/how-start-campsite-caravan-park/#PermittedDevelopment</a>).</p><p></p><p>Alternatively, you can apply to become a member of an “exempt organisation” enabling you to accept caravans. Here is a list of exempt organisations in Northern Ireland: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SE9OUrieBRmBDq0M-bnaQCCLa7k7f97ttk5KKqm9AZs/edit#gid=1915465456" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SE9OUrieBRmBDq0M-bnaQCCLa7k7f97ttk5KKqm9AZs/edit#gid=1915465456</a>. Tent camping does not require a licence, and may therefore be permitted development, in Northern Ireland but we would recommend checking with your local authority in case any local rules are in place.</p><p></p><p>Joining an exemption organisation typically removes the need for both a caravan site licence and planning permission for use of the site.</p><p></p><p>However, as with permitted development, "operational development" such as buildings and new roads would normally still require planning permission.</p><p></p><p>To address George’s point, The Camping and Caravanning Club is one of a number of organisations offering exemptions for “5-van” sites, but their rules mean you are not allowed to advertise on third-party websites. And while The Caravan and Motorhome Club does allow this, neither organisation takes bookings for certificated sites on their websites - only the Club Sites they actually own, meaning you would miss out on a lot of bookings. Moreover, significant membership fees may discourage customers from booking.</p><p></p><p>You can find a comparison of all the exempt organisations here - over 500 landowners have now joined the newer exempt organisations listed in the table which offer either free or low-cost membership to campers: <a href="https://www.pitchup.com/how-start-campsite-caravan-park/#LicenceExemptions" target="_blank">https://www.pitchup.com/how-start-campsite-caravan-park/#LicenceExemptions</a></p><p></p><p>We’ve also listed some planning advisors here should you need them: <a href="https://www.pitchup.com/how-start-campsite-caravan-park/#Advisors" target="_blank">https://www.pitchup.com/how-start-campsite-caravan-park/#Advisors</a></p><p></p><p>Incidentally, in Wales the government is currently consulting on permanently extending permitted rights to 56 days and in Scotland, guidance has been issued that “we do not expect the limits of the 28 day rule to be enforced against reasonable temporary outdoor uses”, listing temporary campsites and overnight stops for motorhomes and campervans as examples. You can find more information on this here: <a href="https://www.pitchup.com/how-start-campsite-caravan-park/#PermittedDevelopment" target="_blank">https://www.pitchup.com/how-start-campsite-caravan-park/#PermittedDevelopment</a></p><p></p><p>Let me know if you have any more questions or need anything else.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pitchup.com, post: 7946288, member: 156108"] Hi [USER=146458]@Alwaysinit[/USER] , We have a lot of information about this on our ‘How to Start a Campsite’ page, including everything from planning and licensing to toilets and showers: [URL]https://www.pitchup.com/how-start-campsite-caravan-park/[/URL] ‘Permitted development rights’ normally allow you to set up a tent campsite for up to 28 days each year (there is no limit on the number of tents). However the Northern Ireland government has asked councils to relax enforcement of the 28-day limit "should a longer period be appropriate and helpful for businesses" ([URL]https://www.pitchup.com/how-start-campsite-caravan-park/#PermittedDevelopment[/URL]). Alternatively, you can apply to become a member of an “exempt organisation” enabling you to accept caravans. Here is a list of exempt organisations in Northern Ireland: [URL]https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SE9OUrieBRmBDq0M-bnaQCCLa7k7f97ttk5KKqm9AZs/edit#gid=1915465456[/URL]. Tent camping does not require a licence, and may therefore be permitted development, in Northern Ireland but we would recommend checking with your local authority in case any local rules are in place. Joining an exemption organisation typically removes the need for both a caravan site licence and planning permission for use of the site. However, as with permitted development, "operational development" such as buildings and new roads would normally still require planning permission. To address George’s point, The Camping and Caravanning Club is one of a number of organisations offering exemptions for “5-van” sites, but their rules mean you are not allowed to advertise on third-party websites. And while The Caravan and Motorhome Club does allow this, neither organisation takes bookings for certificated sites on their websites - only the Club Sites they actually own, meaning you would miss out on a lot of bookings. Moreover, significant membership fees may discourage customers from booking. You can find a comparison of all the exempt organisations here - over 500 landowners have now joined the newer exempt organisations listed in the table which offer either free or low-cost membership to campers: [URL]https://www.pitchup.com/how-start-campsite-caravan-park/#LicenceExemptions[/URL] We’ve also listed some planning advisors here should you need them: [URL]https://www.pitchup.com/how-start-campsite-caravan-park/#Advisors[/URL] Incidentally, in Wales the government is currently consulting on permanently extending permitted rights to 56 days and in Scotland, guidance has been issued that “we do not expect the limits of the 28 day rule to be enforced against reasonable temporary outdoor uses”, listing temporary campsites and overnight stops for motorhomes and campervans as examples. You can find more information on this here: [URL]https://www.pitchup.com/how-start-campsite-caravan-park/#PermittedDevelopment[/URL] Let me know if you have any more questions or need anything else. [/QUOTE]
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