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Quote: Originally posted by Monty15 on 19/7/2021

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I believe caravan sites are licensed by local councils, and they impose restrictions on length of continuous stay, which is why many sites won't allow more than 21 or 28 day bookings, also why static holiday sites require you to only occupy for 11 months of the year. It's to avoid residency issues.

It seems to be possible to legitimately live permanently in a van, but just not on all sites, which sadly narrows your options considerably.

Good luck.

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Quote: Originally posted by Colin21 on 20/7/2021

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I don't think any touring sites are licenced for residential use. However, some may turn a blind-eye to it. If somebody with a grudge reported them though, they may have some explaining to do.

As others have said, there is no reason you can't move from site to site regularly, that wouldn't be breaching any laws. Be aware though that some sites close over winter, and some can close for other reasons temporarily, like some C&CC sites have done at the moment. You obviously can't stay there if the site is closed.

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Quote: Originally posted by dk168 on 20/7/2021

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May be off-topic, however, how would one be able to provide utility bills such as water, fuel as in electricity or gas, electoral register, and landline, as proof of residence and permanent address if living full time on a campsite?

Virtual/ghost mailbox services exist and easily signed up to obtain an address for posts. However, they will not be associated with any utilities as required by some applications, such as loans and mortgages.

DK

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Quote: Originally posted by iank01 on 20/7/2021

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Quote: Originally posted by Colin21 on 20/7/2021

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I don't think any touring sites are licenced for residential use. However, some may turn a blind-eye to it. If somebody with a grudge reported them though, they may have some explaining to do.

As others have said, there is no reason you can't move from site to site regularly, that wouldn't be breaching any laws. Be aware though that some sites close over winter, and some can close for other reasons temporarily, like some C&CC sites have done at the moment. You obviously can't stay there if the site is closed.

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Residential use is staying 12 months of the year. I doubt if there is legislation stating how long you can stay on any one site however the local council may have restrictions in place on duration of stay.

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Quote: Originally posted by iank01 on 20/7/2021

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Why would you need an address for utility bills as there should be none if living on a campsite? No chance of getting a loan and if you use another address you are committing a criminal offence.

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