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Hello, farmer, pub owner, hotelier, or landowner. Your unused field could create new income. Start with the planning rules. The key points are simple: England uses Class BC for temporary recreational campsites. Wales uses Class BA. Wales has a 100 metre buffer around...
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Hello, landowner. Your field may support a campsite. Check the rules first. This guide covers the main camping planning rules for England and Wales in 2026. It focuses on the old 28-day rule, Class BC in England, Class BA in Wales, the Welsh 100-metre buffer zone,...
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Hello, farmer, landowner, pub owner, or rural business owner. You already have the land. Now use it with care. Farm diversification camping can add a new income stream. It can also create planning, licensing, safety, and environmental problems if you open too soon....
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Hello, landowner. Your field could support a campsite. You must choose the right planning route first. The rules differ between England and Wales. The biggest point is simple: Class BC camping England does not include a 100m protected dwelling buffer. Class BA camping...
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Welcome, farmer, pub owner, hotel operator, or rural landowner. Wales has changed the rules for temporary campsites. From 2026, Class BA camping Wales gives eligible landowners a new permitted development route. You may be able to use land as a temporary recreational...
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Hello, landowner. You may be able to use your land for a temporary campsite in 2026. Class BC permitted development rights provide a route for farmers, rural landowners, pubs and hotels to host campers in England without submitting a full planning application. You...
