Overview

The Caravan Sites Bill aims to simplify the process of obtaining a licence for caravan sites in England and Wales by removing the requirement for planning permission.

Description

This bill amends the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960. Specifically, it repeals subsections (3) and (5) of Section 3, which relate to planning permission requirements for caravan site licences. It also removes some wording from subsection (4) of the same section. The effect is to remove the need for applicants to obtain planning permission before applying for a caravan site licence from the local authority. The bill applies only to England and Wales and comes into effect on the day it is passed.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to significantly impact government spending. The removal of the planning permission requirement could potentially reduce administrative costs for both applicants and local authorities, but the exact amount is uncertain.

Groups Affected

Groups affected include:

• Caravan site operators/owners: They will benefit from a simplified licensing process, potentially reducing costs and time associated with obtaining planning permission.
• Local authorities: They will process licence applications without the need to consider planning permission, potentially changing their workload but reducing the time needed to process applications.
• Local communities: The impact on local communities is potentially varied; the removal of planning permission requirements could result in more caravan sites being established, potentially increasing local amenities or increasing pressure on local resources depending on the location and the scale of the development.

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