Starting Up A CARAVAN PARK
There are two distinct ways of establishing a caravan/camping park
Green field development
Buying an existing park
This section outlines in general terms the points that a new operator should consider.
The two main trade organisations for caravan park operators do however provide very detailed information and accept membership from potential operators. They both have excellent web sites, which will answer in much greater detail questions as well as being able to call on experts in all aspects of caravan park operation.
British Holiday & Home Park Association (BHHPA)
www.bhhpa.org.uk/
National Caravan Council
www.theparkhome.net/home/login.asp?action=login
The Caravan Industry Training Organisation (CITO) provides a National Certificate in Park Management, which is suitable for individuals with little or no park management experience. This course can be studied at your own pace and does not require attendance at college. Exams are held twice a year. The topics covered are:
- Planning and Site Licences
- Health and Safety
- Employment Law
- Consumer Law
- Environmental & Social responsibility
- Codes of Practice
Contact: www.cito.org.uk
T. 01252 796085
Please note - whodoiask.com does not include information on Residential Park Home businesses. The following web site will provide information on this sector: www.theparkhome.net/home/index.asp?id=5 or the BHHPA site.
The following information is included in the downloadable document
Green Field Development
Planning permission
Site Licence
Tents
Buying a Caravan Park
Provision of Facilities
Operational & legal Issues
Holiday Home Parks
Park Services
Useful organisations
Grading Schemes
Further Contacts
Caravan Parks (Word Document 106 Kb)
Caravan Parks (PDF Document 127 Kb)
