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Are CLs really members only

peedee replied on 03/01/2016 13:01

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peedee

Motorhomer

Posted on 03/01/2016 13:01

What is the official line? On and off over the years I have noticed the Guidance Notes issued by the various government agency have, to say the least, been inconsistent. I see the Government itself has now produced the latest note which can be read >here< and it says,

“Non-members are allowed to stay on the site if your club and the landowner agree to it.”

Do CL owners have a choice in the matter or does the Club insist on members only as a condition of giving the certificate?

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kellysdad replied on 05/02/2016 21:52

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Caravanner

Posted on 05/02/2016 21:52

About 30 years ago we regularly used a 5 van site which was an independent site. The owner didn't want to restrict his visitors to CC or C&CC members so he applied for permission from the local authority. It was always busy but when he decided to downsize the new owners of the house decided not to carry on the site. Pity really as it was in a good spot and had a toilet and shower (pre EHU days ) Kellysmum

JVB66 replied on 05/02/2016 21:56

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Campervanner

Posted on 05/02/2016 21:56

About 30 years ago we regularly used a 5 van site which was an independent site. The owner didn't want to restrict his visitors to CC or C&CC members so he applied for permission from the local authority. It was always busy but when he decided to downsize the new owners of the house decided not to carry on the site. Pity really as it was in a good spot and had a toilet and shower (pre EHU days ) Kellysmum

...So it was a 5 van commercial site,was there room for more than the 5 vans?

Fisherman replied on 06/02/2016 08:34

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Fisherman

Posted on 06/02/2016 08:34

Regulations are one thing reality is another. Councils dont have the manpower or stomach to ensure Cls have 5 vans,CS 5 vans & 10 tents etc. These things creep in. Others enter the market and the old fashioned ones get left behind. Dont think I am for wholesale changes in numbers but it should depend on site size. A proper debate is needed as the regulations are over 50 years old.T ime changes.

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