Working from sites.

It seems to happen a lot on site that you see single people either on holiday or using the site while working

I can't see why being on your own should be a problem

I stayed at the CC site at Chapel Lane on my own for 3 weeks when my wife was in hospital in Birmingham

Hello Gagakev, 

In the light of another recent thread about the missuse of CL and other max 5 caravan sites, the relevant act of parliament that allows these small sites states categorically that the certifcate of exemption is that the sites are for recreational purposes only.

However If a caravan is sited and one occupant is using it for recreation then that might be sufficient to comply, I'm not clear if that means others could be working.

As for other sites, it would depend on the terms of their planning approvals, and the terms and condiditions the site owners lay down for hire of the pitch.

Sir Gagakev

   As I have said before do the owners of a site have any right to know what you are doing once you leave the site each day. As at this time we have on site a visitor house hunting with his partner, since the start of the year I know of a daughter who’s  farther has decorated her house, next week those who drive the road gritters in the area are to be assessed. and last autumn the drivers of NHS ambulances ,were all given a  refresher cause. all those who undertake these tasks had a partner with them. They are using our site, at no time were they preventing others from being on site. I see no problem with your plans. go for it and enjoy

David O

Working people are allowed, indeed encouraged, to spend part of each day on "recreation" - if that recreation is from 5pm to 9am then the caravan site is being used for recreational purposes, as permitted under planning approvals or exemptions.

What you can't do is use the caravan as a business base, ie making/storing/selling commercial items or even having business meetings.

I would have thought it's none of anyone else's business what you're going away from the 'van during the day. Doesn't matter if you're out walking or working all day, it's not harming anyone else.

Well as it a a specific term of teh Act of Parliamant that small sites certified and exempted from local planning apporvals (max 5 vans) are for recreational purposes only, the sites continued exsistence may be jeopardised if it is found that a hirer is using it as an accomodation whilst working. On that basis it is the site owners certifying bodies, and the ministers concern. though how they wodl discover it I'm not sure

Don't shoot me, I'm only relating the basis on which these sites are allowed.

Does that mean that any holiday caravanner who checks ebay via mobile broadband is illegal because they're trading, ie buying or selling?

It certainly means that caravan magazine journalists are breaking the law by trying out new caravans on commercial sites - who are also only licensed for recreational purposes.

The distinction is between recreational and residential, for which different licences are required - as workers in caravans have another permanet residential address, the caravan site isn't residential.

Hi Gagakev

I take the caravan and OH when I have to work away for approx. 2 - 3 separate weeks a years. I claim the mileage from the company but I stand the cost of the site which suits me. I have had no problem with sites in the past and like previously stated, the OH is on the site with the caravan and I make use of the facilities between 5pm and 8am.

was semi permanent in the van for 2 years and have been permanent for past year. I spend 21 - 28 days on each site and move on. never been asked for reason for my visit. Saying that I love my van and love the life so everyday is recreation for me. I do have a permanent address just prefer to use van.

Hi, my friends husband had a short contract (3months) away from home.  He arranged a pitch on a 5van site for this time without any problem and the owner was aware that he would be working. I can't comment on the legalities but it was easy to arrange. In the end the contract was altered and he didn't need to go.   I think he was a bit disappointed.

mel