Caravan Site Licences
The Caravan and Control of Development Act 1960 makes it illegal to use land for a caravan and or camp site without an appropriate site licence issued by the local authority (subject to exemptions given below).
The Public Health Team provides licenses for touring, static holiday, residential caravan and camping sites within Torfaen. We can also help anyone who wishes to make a complaint about standards on a caravan or camp site.
Applying for a caravan site licence
To obtain an application form for a Site Licence please contact the Public Health Team.
If you are the new owner of an existing caravan site, you will need to apply for the licence to be transferred from the previous owner to your name. The previous owner must confirm in writing to us that they agree to do this.
Licence conditions
Caravan and camp site licences are usually issued with conditions which relate to:
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The type of caravan site (residential, static holiday or touring)
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The number of caravans allowed per hectare (called the permitted density)
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The spacing between caravans
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Water supply, drainage, lavatory and washing facilities