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HOW TO
GET AN EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE

START A CAMPSITE OR
GLAMPING SITE

A Campfire Companions Club camping & glamping exemption certificates empowers you to run your campsite in compliance with the law, eliminating the requirement for planning permission.

This privilege is granted through exemption licences obtained from Natural England & The Welsh Government

These licences authorise the Club to officially certify campsites in England & Wales, provided they adhere to legal requirements. 

WHAT WE EXEMPT

CAMPING

5-50*

We offer 365 day licence that accommodates 5 to 50 tents, depending on the size of your site.

For 365 days annually,

we permit the presence of up to 5 motorhomes or caravans.

MOTORHOMES/CARAVANS

5

GLAMPING

5

Throughout the entire year,

we allow the use of

up to 5 glamping units.

Free Membership

STEPS

OUR FEES

SITE VISIT

I

The fee for each site visit is £200. The cost also covers correspondence with your neighbours and the local council. Additionally, travel expenses are calculated at 25 pence per mile. Our location is near Gatwick Airport

PICK AN EXEMPTION

OR CHOOSE FROM

CAMPING & MOTORHOME/CARAVAN

Certificated Sites

£450 per year
For a 365 day licence that accommodates 5 to 50 tents, depending on the size of your site. & the presence of up to 5 motorhomes or caravans.

CAMPING & GLAMPING

Certificated Sites

£500 per year
For a 365 day licence that accommodates 5 to 50 tents, depending on the size of your site. & for the use of
up to 5 glamping units.

 Application

Please complete application form

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