LSL : Park Home Solicitors

10/09/2026

Does your site have planning permission?

Part of the work that we do when we assist in the purchase of a park home is to try and identify that planning permission has been granted. Without this, there is a risk that the Council could require the home to be removed.

If you already live on a protected site (see our earlier post), you should be able to find the details of the site's planning permission within the site licence or by researching the Council’s planning register.

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24/07/2026

Park home site licensing

If you are considering purchasing a park home, it is worth checking the site licence that should be in force. You may find that some of the licence conditions are requirements that you will need to comply with.

The law requires that every residential site (with a few exceptions) must hold a site licence, which should displayed in a ‘conspicuous’ place on the site, together with the conditions of the licence itself.

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23/06/2026

We continue to look at various park home matters, starting with: what is a “protected site”?

A protected site is a mobile home site that has the relevant planning permission and a site licence allowing residents to live there all year round as their main residence.

It is worth noting that this does not include holiday-only sites or sites where occupation is restricted to certain months of the year.

In our next posts, we will look into discussing park home site licensing and planning permission in more detail.

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04/03/2026

Are park homes different from ‘bricks-and-mortar’ ones ?

Yes ! One of the big differences is with planning: Planning permission is needed in England and Wales for “carrying out of building, engineering …. or other operations in, on, over or under land, or the making of any material change in the use”

With bricks-and-mortar, there are ‘permitted development rights’, meaning that some things can be done without permission – such as erecting a washing line building a shed.

With park homes, the only permitted development rights are where a site licence condition requires something to be done. This means that, strictly speaking, planning permission is needed for almost anything else on a park – from putting in a pond through to constructing a freestanding conservatory.

It may be that the Planning Authority will not take too much of an issue with some things, but it is always best to check so that there is no breach of the Mobile Homes Act Written Statement.

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13/02/2026

Understanding the boundaries and plan of site

The site boundary is the line that marks where the site ends and where other land begins. Sometimes it can be the same as a pitch boundary, sometimes not, so it is worth checking if you have a pitch next to the edge of the site.

Councils will often add a condition to a licence requiring that the boundary ;

• should be easy to see and kept in good condition.
• Must be marked by a fence, hedge, wall, or a natural feature like a river or woodland.

The site owner must give a plan of the site to the local council when applying for a new licence.

There must be at least 3 metres of space between your caravan and the site boundary.

This gap helps protect your privacy and keeps a safe distance from roads, houses, or anything else outside the site.

The distance is measured from the wall of your caravan to the boundary line.

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29/01/2026

Caravan site licence conditions

Because it is a term of an agreement not to do anything which might cause the site owner to breach the conditions of their licence, we would recommend buyers familiarise themselves with the licence conditions.

Copies of the licence are held by the local authority and can be requested free of charge; the site owner is also required to display a summary of their licence publicly near to the entrance of the site or in ‘some conspicuous place’.

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14/01/2026

We are looking at a new topic this year : the Model Standards for Caravan Sites in England 2008.

It is a legal requirement for site owners to hold a site licence issued by the local authority. The local authority will normally impose conditions on this licence, based on the Model Standards: The standards are not themselves law unless they are included on the licence.

The standards relate mainly to issues such as health and safety or welfare and we will look through these in the coming months.

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24/12/2025

Season’s greetings from all of us!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas filled with happiness and festive cheer and a happy New Year!

Please note that our offices will reopen on 29th December at 9AM.

Stay tuned for more posts and updates!

14/11/2025

Should you get a survey done on the park home?

If you are planning to buy a park home, you may wish to get a survey report from a specialist park home surveyor. Although it is not a legal requirement, a survey can help you understand the home’s condition and how old it is.

Whether you buy a new or pre-owned home, a survey may also help you to understand the maintenance that will be required once you move in.

If you decide to get a survey, the surveyor will undertake thorough examinations of the inside, outside and underneath of the home. After the survey they will provide you with a full report which will explain of any issues that require repair or maintenance.

It's also a good idea to check whether the report includes an opinion on whether the home is indeed a caravan, meets the legal definition and is for residential use.

We work with a number of specialist surveyors and can put you in contact if it is of interest.

Stay tuned—our next posts will cover the Model Standards and licence conditions in more detail.

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