Terms and conditions for a caravan park

A caravan park's most valuable document is the seasonal pitch licence, because it decides whether an owner has a holiday pitch or something closer to a home. The terms have to keep the pitch a holiday pitch, run fees, utilities and site rules, control the sale of caravans on the park, and end the arrangement when it needs to end. I draft those terms for a fixed fee of £995, delivered in five working days.

Who this is for

Touring and static caravan parks and holiday parks in England and Wales offering seasonal and annual pitches to caravan owners, short-stay touring pitches, and caravan storage, with customers who are consumers and the occasional business customer.

What matters in caravan park terms

A holiday pitch, not a home

The terms should make clear that the pitch is licensed for holiday and recreational use only, that the caravan may not be the occupier's main residence, that the park is closed for a stated period each year, and that the owner must have a main address elsewhere. A residential arrangement can attract the protections of the Mobile Homes Act 1983, which a holiday park does not intend to give, and the park's site licence under the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 will usually restrict occupation to holiday use in any event, and the terms, the closed period and the practice on the ground are what keep the arrangement what it says it is.

Fees, utilities and the season

The terms should state the pitch fee, when it is payable, whether utilities are metered or included, and how fees change year to year, with notice. They should say what happens if fees are not paid: interest, suspension of services and, after notice, termination and removal of the caravan. Against consumers a fee increase mechanism must be fair and explained, and the Consumer Rights Act 2015 does not allow a one-sided right to change the price without notice.

Site rules and conduct

The park rules are part of the terms: speed limits, noise, pets, visitors, the condition and appearance of caravans, subletting, and the use of facilities. The terms should give you the right to require a caravan in poor condition to be repaired or removed, and to terminate for serious or repeated breach. A rule that is not in the terms is a request; a rule that is in them is a condition of staying.

Selling a caravan on the pitch

Owners sell caravans, and buyers expect to keep the pitch. The terms should say whether an owner may sell on the pitch, that any sale is subject to your approval of the buyer and to a new licence on your then current terms, whether you charge a commission on sales you handle, and that a caravan over a stated age may not be sold on the pitch. Without those terms owners assume the pitch passes with the caravan.

Storage, insurance and ending the licence

The terms should require the owner to insure the caravan and contents, say that caravans and belongings are on the park at the owner's risk, and set out winter storage arrangements and charges. The licence should end on a stated date each year or after notice, with the owner required to remove the caravan by a stated date and a process, with notice, for caravans not removed. Termination for breach should be immediate on serious breach and after warning for lesser ones.

What it costs

Customer or supplier terms and conditions, £995. One set of terms, customer-facing or supplier-facing, drafted for your business. Five working days.

Review of your existing terms, £495. You already have terms and want them checked and brought up to date. Returned marked up with my amendments and an explanation of the changes. Three working days.

Buying online forms the engagement on payment. The scope is what the terms and conditions drafting page describes, you accept the Terms of Service at checkout, and I email you within four working hours to get started. If you would rather ask something first, email me.

What you get

• A full set of bespoke terms drafted for your business, reflecting the legal requirements that apply to your business and sector
• A note in plain English explaining the terms I have drafted for you
• Liability, payment, termination and IP provisions that protect your position and are drafted to withstand scrutiny from the other side
• Guidance on how to incorporate the terms properly
• Your questions and comments answered by email or phone
• One round of amendments to finalise the terms ready for use

What is not included

• Negotiating your terms with individual customers (I am happy to quote for this as an additional service if required)
• Sector-specific regulatory compliance beyond the contract terms themselves
• Website privacy notice and cookie compliance, which I quote separately
• Terms governed by the law of another country
• Tax advice

Questions I am often asked

An owner has been living in the caravan all year. What can I do?

The terms should prohibit residential use and require a main address elsewhere, and should let you terminate for breach. The closed period and your records of occupation are what evidence the breach. Take advice before removing a caravan, because the facts on the ground matter.

Can I refuse to let an owner sell their caravan on the pitch?

If the terms say that sales on the pitch are subject to your approval and to a new licence, you can decline a buyer or a caravan that does not meet the park's standards. The terms should say how a sale is handled and what commission applies.

Do touring visitors need the same terms?

Touring pitches are short-stay bookings, closer to a campsite booking: pitch type, arrival and departure, site rules and a cancellation policy. The same document can carry a short section for them.

Related guidance and services

• Terms and conditions drafting, £995, the service this page describes
• Contract review, £495
• Terms and conditions for a glamping or campsite business

This page is general guidance for businesses in England and Wales, not advice on your own circumstances. Last reviewed: September 2026. Email geoffrey@caesar.co.uk.