- Please do not make a start on any works until you have applied to us and received our decision in writing.
- If you already hold a caravan site licence from your Local Authority, the Club will be unlikely to issue you with a certificate, unless the proposed Certificated Location is entirely separate from your other business activities.
- Only one certificate can be issued for the same landholding.
- You may be required to consult with neighbours.
- If you are buying a property and want to set up a CL, please wait until you are the legal owner (or have exchanged contracts) before applying.
- In line with the Club’s sustainability policy, we handle all correspondence via email to reduce our environmental impact. Please ensure you provide a valid email address so we can manage your application and keep in contact.
- We carefully consider the security of our members, therefore we may not proceed with your application if you don’t live on or near to the proposed site.
- Please note that it can take some time from the start of your application to final approval and it may be some weeks before an initial site visit can be arranged - our field consultants are all volunteers and often have varying workloads and other commitments.
- Our standards for Certificated Locations are high - we are always looking for new locations to offer as wide a choice as possible to our members. However, once we have made our decision there is no right or process of appeal.
Setting up a Certificated Location
Setting up a Certificated Location
If you are a UK landowner with at least ½ an acre of available space, you could be sitting on a consistent new revenue stream. One of the simplest ways to diversify your land is by starting a Certificated Location; with the expertise of the Caravan and Motorhome Club behind you, you can focus entirely on your land and take home 100% of the profit.
Hear from our CL owners
Why become a CL owner
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Rhosboeth CL, Anglesey
Betley Park CL, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Birch Trees Farm CL, West Sussex
Cider Site CL, Pontrilas, Hereford
Goodleigh Hill CL, Pershore, Worcestershire
Stone Wall Farm CL, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Drake House Farm CL, Clitheroe, Lancashire
Brambles CL, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Anglesey
Important application advice
- Initial Review Your application will be sent to a local CL Consultant or Regional CL Adviser. Note: If we can already tell that we cannot issue a certificate at this stage, we will let you know as soon as possible.
- Site visit. If your application proceeds, a volunteer consultant will contact you to arrange a site visit. As our consultants are volunteers with varying workloads, we appreciate your patience as we schedule this.
- Consultations & Decision Following the visit, we will consult with your local authority and consider any feedback from neighbour consultations. We will then contact you with our final decision.
⚠️ Important: Please do not start any physical works on your site until you have received our official decision. If approved, we will provide full guidance on what you need to do to get the site ready.
Frequently asked questions
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What do I need to run my own Certificated Locations (CL)?
Here's a reminder of what you'll need to run your own Certificated Location:
- level land of ½ acre or more
- safe access for caravans and motorhomes
- safe drinking water
- an emptying point for chemical waste
- a bin for dry rubbish
- Public Liability Insurance
- Club membership (included in £69 cost)
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Do I need caravan site planning permission to set up a Certificated Location?
You'll need to make sure you have:
- Ideally level land of at least ½ acre (if you plan to have up to five pitches)
- Safe access for caravans/motorhomes
Usually you won’t need any planning permission to set up a five pitch caravan and motorhome Certificated Location site. However, if you need to construct buildings or other structures, or need to carry out any engineering works such as ground formation, all-weather surfacing, septic tank or effluent treatment plant installation you should approach your local planning authority to discuss the proposed works and they will advise you if planning permission is required. Work of this nature may be necessary before the Club is willing to grant a CL certificate. More information is available in our handy guide: Download our guide to setting up a CL
CLs cannot accept any more than five caravan or motorhomes at a time so if you are looking to set up a caravan site that accommodates more than five, then head to www.gov.uk/caravan-site-licence for more information.
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Who usually stays on a Certificated Location site?
CLs are small, privately-owned caravan and motorhome sites that can only allocate pitches for up to a maximum of five caravan or motorhomes at a time. The land is certificated annually by us for the exclusive use of Club members. For more information about how Certificated Locations are run, take a look at our FAQs section.
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How can I give community feedback about a CL Certificate application?
If you are an immediate neighbour to the proposed field or have been directed towards this form by our CL Consultant or the applicant themselves, we are keen to hear your comments to help us make an informed decision on a CL Certificate application. Alternatively you might see a notice at the entrance to a proposed CL inviting anyone who feels they may have relevant and factual information about the application, to share it with the Caravan and Motorhome Club. You'll be able to do this by using our online feedback form or you can request a feedback form by post.
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Who do I contact if I have a CL application query?
Get in touch with our CL team for further advice and information. You can either email on clresponse@camc.com or if you'd like to speak to someone over the phone, please call 01342 778 297.
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