Ownership Rules
Can you live in a static caravan all year?
Holiday parks and residential parks are different things in law. Here is the distinction.
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Holiday licences have a closed period
Most holiday parks in Britain hold a licence that sets a season, often ten to twelve months, with a closed period. Even where a park is open twelve months, the licence is for holiday use, which is not the same as being allowed to live there permanently.
Parks usually ask owners to show a main residence elsewhere.
Residential parks are separate
Residential park homes sit on sites licensed for permanent occupation and are covered by different legislation. They cost more, and the pitch agreements work differently.
If year-round living is your aim, you are looking for a residential park home, not a holiday caravan.
Practical winter points
- Insulation grade makes a large difference to bills
- Water systems may need draining during the closed period
- Facilities and site roads can be limited out of season
- Some rural parks have genuine winter access issues
Put it into numbers
Our true ownership cost calculator adds up site fees with compounding increases, running costs, resale and optional rental income across the years you plan to own.
General information for British buyers, not financial advice. Costs, rules and licences vary by park and change over time. Always confirm the detail in writing before you commit.