What is the 2013 Park home act?
The Mobile Homes Act 2013 introduces changes to the procedures and penalties for enforcement of site licence conditions on residential parks. The advice is aimed at park owners and provides useful information in respect of the new licensing powers of local authorities.
Do building regulations apply to mobile homes?
Caravans/mobile homes or transportable dwellings are not covered by the buildings regulations and so this is often a much easier route to follow for building regs but needs a different approach to planning permission. This is a different application to the planning permission.
What is the law on living in a static caravan?
No, you can’t live all year round on a holiday park as static caravans and lodges on holiday parks are designed to be used as holiday homes rather than primary addresses. This doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy countless trips away — but it’s often not in a holiday park’s remit to allow permanent residence.
What is the legal distance between park homes?
4.5 metre
There should be a 4.5 metre clear distance between the structure and any neighbouring park home and the structure shall not impede a safe means of escape from the pitch in case of fire. (e) A garage or car port is only permitted within the separation distance if it is of non-combustible construction.
What is a pitch agreement?
A pitch agreement is basically a contract entered into by the site owner and park home resident. It sets out a number of obligations and responsibilities between the two parties. The basic terms of this agreement state the amount of the pitch fee and when it should be paid by.
Is planning permission required for a mobile home?
A All development requires planning permission by law. Mobile homes are considered development and thus require planning permission. In making a decision, the planning authority would consider the greater or common good as opposed to the individual requirements of the applicant such as financial constraints.
Do static caravan owners have any rights?
People who live in or own static caravans, or “park homes”, have new legal protection from unscrupulous site owners. The new law prevents site owners, who rent out plots on their land, from getting involved in the buying and selling process and from inflicting unexpected charges.
What is the difference between a mobile home and a park home?
Park model homes, although considered recreational vehicles, are transportable and primarily designed for long-term or permanent placement at a destination where an RV or mobile home is allowed. Mobile homes are built under the HUD construction code, first established in June 1976.
What’s new in the Mobile Homes Act 2013?
Added the Mobile Homes Act 2013: a guide for local authorities on setting licence fees and the Mobile Homes Act 2013: new licensing enforcement tools – a guide for park home site owners. 4 forms added for making site rules on park (mobile) home sites. First published.
What is the new licensing regime for mobile homes?
2.1 The new licensing regime introduced by amendments to the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 by the Mobile Homes Act 2013 only relates to relevant protected sites. These are defined by Section 5A (5) of the amended act as follows:
What is the statutory definition of a mobile home?
A ‘mobile home’ (often called a park home) in the 1983 Act, has the same meaning as ‘caravan’ in Part 1 of the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 (as amended by the Caravan Sites Act 1968). The statutory definition of a caravan is reproduced at Appendix 2.
When did statutory forms for making site rules on mobile homes come out?
Statutory forms for making site rules on mobile home sites from 4 February 2014. Guidance for local authorities and park home site owners. Added Mobile homes fit and proper person test: guidance for local authorities.