Issue
The homeowner had placed the mobile home on their land without formal planning approval, a neighbour complained which led to formal enforcement investigations by the local planning authority.
Outcome
NAPC represented the homeowner, and submitted an existing certificate of lawfulness ensuring the mobile home was assessed under the correct legal framework.
We argued that the mobile home, which was being used for ancillary purposes to the main house, did not constitute a material change of use or operational development under Section 55 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. Importantly, the mobile home wasn’t permanently fixed to the ground, and its dimensions met the maximum limits set by the Caravan Sites Act 1968. Additionally, any connections to utilities were temporary, preserving its classification as a mobile structure.
The mobile is to be used by the applicants’ elderly mother who requires the care and support from her family now and into the future, securing this Certificate of Lawfulness was a positive result, confirming the homeowner could keep the mobile home on their land without further issues.
This outcome shows the value of professional support when navigating complex planning regulations, especially when issues arise from unauthorised developments or neighbour disputes.
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If you are considering a mobile home for your property and are unsure if a Certificate of Lawfulness is the right route for your project, we can help. Please contact us to discuss your proposal and to explore the most suitable planning approach for your project.
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