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What is the 28 day rule regarding camping?

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Temporary use of land under permitted development rights and the 28-day rule

Under permitted development rights, planning law across the UK already allows for the temporary use of land for any purpose for up to 28 days in a calendar year without the need to make an application for planning permission - the ‘28-day rule’. In Northern Ireland, this right is set out in Part 5 Class B of the Schedule to the Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015 (the GDPO).

Some key points of note relating to the ‘28-day rule’:

Permitted development rights do not override existing planning conditions. If in doubt, contact the local planning authority for confirmation.

There is no requirement for the permitted days to run consecutively

This form of permitted development also includes the provision on land of any moveable structures for the purpose of the permitted use, for example portable buildings providing facilities to service a temporary summer campsite. NB – any day a temporary structure remains on site counts as one of the permitted days. Trailer tents do qualify under the permitted development rights, but touring caravans and motorhomes do not. Planning permission is likely to be required if any engineering works need to be carried out, such as the installation of roads, hard-standings, permanent bases, electricity, drainage, and the local planning authority should be consulted for confirmation. In England in 2020 and in order to help businesses facing challenges presented as a result of covid19 pandemic, the 28-day rule was increased to 56 days in a calendar year. This arrangement has now been extended and will run until the end of December 2021. In Northern Ireland, the Chief Planner issued an update on 16 December 2020, which included a statement regarding the temporary use of land: “In line with the wider approach to relaxing planning control at this time, and for avoidance of doubt, we do not expect the limits of the 28 day rule to be enforced against reasonable outdoor uses, which may include temporary structures, should a longer period be appropriate and helpful to business. This however, does not obviate the need for businesses to operate in a responsible manner, and failure to do so could result in councils initiating enforcement action.” NB – operating a temporary campsite under permitted development rights for more than 42 consecutive days may require a site licence. The relevant local authority will confirm their position in respect to enforcing this requirement during the current situation.

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