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As a general rule the spacing should be not less than 6 metres. Porches may

protrude 1 metre into that 6 metre space and eaves, drainpipes and bay windows

may also encroach into that space provided that the total distance between the

extremities of each caravan is not less than 5.25 metres.

The minimum space between caravans made of aluminium or other materials with similar fire performance properties can be not less than 5 metres if the Local Authority Site conditions allow

For Caravans with a plywood or similar structure we are back to the 6 metre rule. If a site has a mix of caravans of aluminium and plywood, the separation distance needs to be 6 metres.

In any event each Local Authority, as licensing Authority may have their own rules, but they cannot fall below these minimum requirements

We looked at a site in North Yorkshire last year as a possible stop over site and the vans were less than the 6 metres so we gave it a miss!!

Phil