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The legal distance between units varies according to local authority regulations, usually between 3 and 6 metres, but the C&CC adopts 6 metres as their standard as that satisfies all local authority requirements.

Is the 6 metres a clear space between each outfit or only between caravans, ie can the car still be parked in that 6 metre space?

I ask because the site we are on doesn't have a gap of any sort so we are pitched caravan, awning, car, caravan, awning, car with each car being right next to the neighbouring van with inches to spare!  I always think this is not quite right because the whole row would go up if there was a fire.

Ali

It is between units, Ali, and does not include guy lines.  Cars are permitted to park within the space.

If you check with the planning authority responsible for your site they should be able to confirm the regulations applicable to that particular site.

As others have said the 6m can include cars, but (according to C&CC rules) there must be 3m clear between the car and the next unit.