When does a " Uk aire " stop becoming an "aire" ?

[the1andonly]

What we all need is motorcaravanners looking for opportunities, only that way will UK stopover numbers increase! Every time we go out for a coffee, meal, visitor centre I think "could we have a 5 van stopover here" And I have a word with the Manager and leave a CAMpRA leaflet. How much success have I had? Very limited, but there's 000's members on here and its not a big ask to ask everyone to look for opportunities?

Is there a web site or address we could point a potential "opportunity" to that explains precisely what is required legaly and preferences. Also what is the difference between a Motorhome fun CL and a CAMPRA aire?

The minimum requirement is safe access and egress to a space 10m by 8 to park a van on. Thats it, nothing else is required

Electricity, water, waste, bins etc are desirable but not essential to get an exemption from us.

The CAMPRA MHF form states
"Tell us the what three words address showing PRECISELY where you intend parking the motorhomes." IS this the location of the gate/ entrance to the field or area or the general middle of the parking area? More than one entrance may be visible on maps but one is prefered.

 

[arthur49]

Is there a web site or address we could point a potential "opportunity" to that explains precisely what is required legaly and preferences. Also what is the difference between a Motorhome fun CL and a CAMPRA aire?

You'll find lots of info https://campra.org.uk/business-hub/
There is no difference between MF CL and CAMpRA 'aire' (though I prefer to call them stopovers ....)

The CAMPRA MHF form states
"Tell us the what three words address showing PRECISELY where you intend parking the motorhomes." IS this the location of the gate/ entrance to the field or area or the general middle of the parking area? More than one entrance may be visible on maps but one is prefered.

I expect the what3words address to be approx middle of proposed stopover. But when we speak to the applicant, we agree, using Google Maps a precise area and outline it in red.

 

[arthur49]

I think this is an interesting discussion and posted a link to it onto the Campra forum, so they might discuss it there

This was the response I received. Charming!

I've posted a link on CAMpRA forum a few minutes ago. I didn't get the same response you did!

 

[the1andonly]

arthur49
on page 8 of the doc you linked.
An Aire is not a campsite as no camping behaviour such as putting up awnings and setting out tables and chairs is allowed.
If camping were to be permited would this be permited under the exemption by CAMPRA/MotorhomeFun or should they go straight to CL Status.

 

[arthur49]

arthur49
on page 8 of the doc you linked.
An Aire is not a campsite as no camping behaviour such as putting up awnings and setting out tables and chairs is allowed.
If camping were to be permited would this be permited under the exemption by CAMPRA/MotorhomeFun or should they go straight to CL Status.

No.
Your second sentence describes a campsite. CAMpRA is looking to increase the number of stopovers in the UK ie max 1 or 2 nights and no camping paraphernalia outside.

And just to expand on my response above "There is no difference between MF CL and CAMpRA 'aire'". I think Jim needs to respond but as far as CAMpRA is concerned, there is no difference

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[the1andonly]

Jim is there a link for CL exemption and info that i could send to a prospective site owner.