60 Day Rule for Camping & Flood Risk
You have been Asked for a Flood Risk Assessment and Flood Warning Plan when you have decided to extend your 28 days camping rule, to 60 days you may be required to submit a Flood Risk Assessment and a Flood Warning Plan. We can write both of these for you.
In the last chapter on this page we offer a up a few tips if you would like to try and write you own flood risk assessment.
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The 60-day Rule
- Introduced in July 2023, it allows landowners to use their land as a campsite for up to 60 days per calendar year for up to 50 pitches, without needing full planning permission.
- It applies to tents, motorhomes, and campervans (but not touring caravans).
- You must notify your local planning authority beforehand with details like dates, site plan, and waste disposal methods.
Flood Risk and the 60-day Rule
Sites in Flood Zone 2 or 3 Require Additional Consideration
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- You need to submit a site-specific flood risk assessment to your local planning authority.
- This assessment should analyze flood risks and propose measures to mitigate them, like evacuation plans and flood warnings.
Even outside Flood Zones 2 & 3, be Cautious
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- Check historical flood maps and local flood risk information.
- Choose campsites on high ground, away from bodies of water, and avoid low-lying areas.
- Stay updated on weather forecasts and be prepared to evacuate if necessary.
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Remember:
- The 60-day rule simplifies permissions, but flood safety remains paramount.
- Prioritize safety and choose campsites with minimal flood risk, regardless of the rule’s applicability.
A Little Help
We fully appreciate that some smaller campsite, may not make a huge amount of money, and as such we provide the below hints for writing your own Flood Risk Assessment which perfectly OK thing to do.
- Why not use Google Gemini to Write the Bulk of the Text for You
- Order a “Product 4” from the Environment Agency (You can do this via “Flood Map for Planning “)
- Use the data they provide (you have to wait 20 days) to write you report.
- Move camping areas to low risk areas.
- Use flood risk areas for open areas or sports areas.
- Describe what people will do if the campsite becomes flooded, and where they can shelter.
- Read about “flash flooding” and what the dangers are, think about how you can warn people about it (sign up to flood warnings and sever weather warnings).
Lots of Help
We can do this for you if you like.
