There are several caravan and park home sites in Carlisle. These sites offer permanent or holiday accommodation.
The Mobile Homes Act 2013
The Mobile Homes Act 2013 introduced rules to improve how residential sites are run. Site owners must:
- run sites professionally
- follow licence conditions
- protect residents health, safety and comfort
- allow residents to sell their homes without interference
Who needs a site licence
You must have a site licence if you operate a:
- residential park home site
- holiday or touring caravan site (in some cases)
- gypsy or traveller site (in some cases)
You also need planning permission before applying for a licence.
Why a licence is needed
A site licence helps make sure the site is safe and well-managed. It covers things like:
- the distance between homes
- safe drainage, electricity and water supplies
- overall site layout and conditions
Site owners must display the licence clearly on the site.
How to apply
To apply, you will need to complete and submit the application form.
Costs and fees
We charge fees for:
- new site licence applications
- changes to existing licences
- annual licensing
The fee depends on:
- the number of pitches on the site
- how often we will need to inspect the site
Licence conditions
Section 5 of the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 provides the model standards and conditions for new applications from 2008.
Download the relevant licence conditions for:
Site rules and consultation
Site owners must review their site rules and remove any that are banned under the Mobile Homes Act.
They must:
- Follow government guidance to create new site rules
- Hold a consultation for at least 28 days with residents and residents' associations
- Send the updated rules for our approval
You can find accepted site rules in the Site Agreement document.
Park rules
Contact us
For questions about caravan site licensing, contact us.
Email: EnvironmentalHealth@cumberland.gov.uk
Telephone: 01228 817 200