Can I put a static caravan in my garden?
Usually yes, without planning permission, if the caravan sits within the garden of your house and is used as part of the household: a spare room, an office, a space for a relative who shares your home. You need planning permission if it becomes a separate dwelling, is let out, or the land is not part of the garden. It must also meet the legal definition of a caravan, and getting a 12 ft wide unit into a back garden is often the hardest part.
Read the noteCan you live in a static caravan all year round?
Only on a residential park. A static caravan on a holiday park is licensed for holiday use: even where the park is open twelve months, your agreement…
31 October 2026
How long does a static caravan last?
A well-built static caravan that is maintained and drained down each winter can last 20 to 30 years or more. The park usually matters more than the…
31 October 2026
How much does it cost to move a static caravan?
Moving a static caravan typically costs £1,000 to £2,500 for a short haul of up to about 80 miles, and £2,000 to £4,500 or more for 150 miles and…
31 October 2026
How much are static caravan site fees in the UK?
Annual site fees for a static caravan on a UK holiday park typically run from about £2,000 on a small rural park to £5,000 or more on a large coastal…
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