Crowded out

twocals replied on 14/08/2019 19:19

Posted on 14/08/2019 19:19

We are currently on a cl in Dorset, 5 van rule. Ha Ha. Currently 8 vans and by tomorrow could be twelve. Apparantly a rotary club meet. How wrong is this ,everybody is so close, we go home tomorrow yippee. 

Tinwheeler replied on 14/08/2019 20:33

Posted on 14/08/2019 19:55 by

It is not wrong.  The law allows for up to eight pitches any five of which can be used for caravans and MH plus a further two for tents / trailer tents at the same time.  Further any number of workers vans can be accommodated subject to space.  In addition if space is available a rally can be accommodated.  

Posted on 14/08/2019 20:33

I think you’ll find a separate exemption certificate is required for the tents, DD, and a 5 van exemption is just that. 5vans for members only. Don’t take my word for it though but check with CL Maddie as she's the expert here.

KjellNN replied on 14/08/2019 20:40

Posted on 14/08/2019 20:40

A CL we used earlier this year, one we have used before without a problem, had 6 or 7 outfits for all of the 3 nights we were there.

Not crowded as it is quite a large area, with more than 5 hook ups, but not as per the rules.

We had booked well ahead, not too many units when we arrived, but the others arrived later.  No idea whether they had booked, or just turned up and were allowed to stay.

Owners were not around much to approach, tricky situation.

 

JVB66 replied on 14/08/2019 20:41

Posted on 14/08/2019 19:55 by

It is not wrong.  The law allows for up to eight pitches any five of which can be used for caravans and MH plus a further two for tents / trailer tents at the same time.  Further any number of workers vans can be accommodated subject to space.  In addition if space is available a rally can be accommodated.  

Posted on 14/08/2019 20:41

That may apply to a CS but not a CL,undecided

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Posted on 14/08/2019 19:58 by moulesy

Are you a regular CL user then,  DD? undecided

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JVB66 replied on 14/08/2019 20:44

Posted on 14/08/2019 20:40 by KjellNN

A CL we used earlier this year, one we have used before without a problem, had 6 or 7 outfits for all of the 3 nights we were there.

Not crowded as it is quite a large area, with more than 5 hook ups, but not as per the rules.

We had booked well ahead, not too many units when we arrived, but the others arrived later.  No idea whether they had booked, or just turned up and were allowed to stay.

Owners were not around much to approach, tricky situation.

 

Posted on 14/08/2019 20:44

There is a way to report CLs being misused by the owners via  contact us, 

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Posted on 14/08/2019 20:41 by JVB66

That may apply to a CS but not a CL,undecided

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