START A CAMPSITE OR
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A CAMPFIRE COMPANIONS CLUB CAMPING & GLAMPING EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE EMPOWERS YOU TO OPERATE YOUR CAMPSITE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW, REMOVING THE NEED FOR PLANNING PERMISSION. THIS AUTHORITY IS GRANTED THROUGH EXEMPTION LICENCES ISSUED BY NATURAL ENGLAND AND THE WELSH GOVERNMENT. THESE LICENCES ENABLE THE CLUB TO OFFICIALLY CERTIFY CAMPSITES IN ENGLAND AND WALES, PROVIDED ALL LEGAL REQUIREMENTS ARE MET.
OUR SITES ARE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CAMPFIRE COMPANIONS MEMBERS.
AN ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED TO BOOK, AND NEW GUESTS CAN EASILY JOIN THE CLUB WHEN MAKING THEIR RESERVATION.
EXEMPTIONS
CAMPING
5-50*
365 DAYS THAT ACCOMMODATES 5 TO 50 TENTS, DEPENDING ON THE SIZE OF YOUR SITE.
FOR 365 DAYS ANNUALLY,
UP TO 5 MOTORHOMES OR CARAVANS.
MOTORHOMES/CARAVANS
5
GLAMPING
5
THROUGHOUT
THE ENTIRE YEAR,
UP TO 5 GLAMPING UNITS.
STEPS
1
PICK AN EXEMPTION
& FILL OUT THE APPLICATION FORM
2
BOOK A SITE VISIT
3
WE WILL CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE DESKTOP ANALYSIS
4
WE WILL ISSUE YOUR SITE WITH AN EXEMPTION
(if the application is successful)
OUR FEES
SITE VISIT
Our exemption application process has a fixed fee of £500.
This fee covers all core elements of the assessment, including:
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Desktop study of your land and proposed use
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Site Visit
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Initial review of planning history and environmental constraints
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All correspondence and submissions to the Local Planning Authority (LPA)
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Communication with relevant environmental agencies
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General administrative support throughout your application
EXEMPTIONS
CAMPING
£250 PER YEAR FOR A 365 DAY LICENCE THAT ACCOMMODATES 5 TO 50 TENTS, DEPENDING ON THE SIZE OF YOUR SITE.
MOTORHOME/CARAVAN
£300 PER YEAR FOR 365 DAYS ANNUALLY, FOR THE PRESENCE OF UP TO 5 MOTORHOMES OR CARAVANS.
GLAMPING
£400 PER YEAR THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE YEAR, FOR THE USE OF UP TO 5 GLAMPING UNITS.
