It is written permission from the Local Authority to station caravan(s) intended for the purpose of human habitation on any land. These can be residential or touring sites.

For the protection of public health and to ensure that health

and safety requirements are met; for example ensuring that fire precautions are adequate and that any shared facilities are sufficient and accessible.

Yes. You will probably require planning permission and a Licence cannot be issued until such permission is obtained.

Yes. In respect of touring sites the Secretary of State has the

authority to grant exemptions to certain organisations that satisfy them that the site will be well managed and kept in good sanitary condition e.g The Caravan Club of Great Britain. Also there are certain other exemptions detailed in the legislation and you should enquire for further details.

You should contact the Public Health and Housing team ( see below) of the Council who will arrange for the necessary forms to be sent. There is no fee for this licence

Yes. Conditions relating to density, sanitary provisions, and if necessary such things as caravan spacing, roadways etc can be imposed. These will be determined by an officer from this Council who will inspect the site and discuss the conditions and requirements with you. You must allow the officer free access to the site and provide all required information.

The licence will expire when the planning permission expires.

Should you require any further information or would like to discuss the matter further please contact:

Public Health and Housing Team

Tel. Ext. 2221 or 2218

e-mail: - phandh@braintree.gov.uk