Hello, reader. You own land in England. You want extra income. You can open a temporary campsite. You need to understand Class BC permitted development rules. Read this guide. Follow every step. Open your campsite legally.
Understand Class BC Permitted Development
Class BC grants rights. You can use agricultural or rural land as a temporary recreational campsite. You can operate for up to 60 days per calendar year. You can host up to 50 pitches. You can allow tents, motorhomes, and campervans. You cannot allow static or touring caravans. You must know these basic limits. Check your land use today.
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Submit Your Mandatory Written Notification
Every Class BC site requires notification. You must notify your Local Planning Authority in writing. Do this before commencement each calendar year. Do not skip this step.
Your submission must include specific items. Include a clear site plan. Include details of toilet facilities. Include details of waste disposal facilities. Include exact dates of operation. Send this notice to your LPA. The LPA forwards your notice to the fire and rescue authority.
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Navigate Prior Approval for Flood Zone 2 and 3 Sites
Your land sits in Flood Zone 2 or Flood Zone 3. You need prior approval. This requirement applies only to these flood zones. If your land is outside these zones, skip prior approval. You still need written notification.
For flood zone sites, submit a formal prior approval application. Include a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment. Include warning and evacuation plans. Include your site plan and operating dates. Pay the required application fee.
The LPA consults the Environment Agency. The agency has 21 days to respond. You cannot begin development. Wait for written approval. Alternatively, wait until 56 days pass from the receipt date. Fifty-six days without a decision means deemed approval. Start operating after that date.
Prepare Your Practical Checklist
Farmers need preparation. Complete this checklist before you open.
- Measure your land boundaries.
- Count your maximum pitch number up to 50.
- Verify tents, motorhomes, and campervans only.
- Confirm operating dates under 60 days per calendar year.
- Draft your site plan.
- Arrange portable toilets.
- Arrange waste disposal units.
- Check flood zone maps.
- Prepare your Flood Risk Assessment if necessary.
- Submit written notification to your LPA.
Keep your facilities temporary. Use portable units only. Do not build permanent structures. Permanent structures violate Class BC rules.
Check Exclusions and Restrictions
Class BC has strict exclusions. Check your designation.
Do not operate on land within the curtilage of a listed building. Do not operate on Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Do not operate on scheduled monuments. Do not operate in safety hazard areas. Do not operate in military explosives storage areas.
Check local Article 4 Directions. National Parks or local authorities may remove Class BC rights. Check your council website. Confirm your permitted development rights remain active.
Manage Campsite Licensing Rules
Class BC allows 60 days per calendar year. Note consecutive day limits. Operating beyond 42 consecutive days triggers campsite licensing requirements. A full site licence may apply if you exceed limits.
Consult professionals. Understand local council requirements. Maintain safety protocols. Keep records of every visitor.
Launch Your Campsite With Confidence
You understand Class BC rules. You know your notification duties. You know flood zone requirements. You prepared your checklist. Execute your plan.
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