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Permanent ban on overnight campervan parking on North Yorkshire coast

07.05.2026 05:07 3 min 7 sources
Travel And Tour World ENG + 6 more

In Brief

North Yorkshire Council has made permanent the ban on overnight parking of campervans and motorhomes along a stretch of coast from Scarborough to Sandsend. The restrictions, in effect from 23:00 to 7:00, have drawn mixed reactions: local councillors support the measure, while CAMpRA criticises it as harmful to sustainable tourism.

North Yorkshire Council has approved a permanent ban on overnight parking of campervans and motorhomes on part of the county's coastline. The decision was taken on 27 March 2026 after an experimental order introduced in November 2024 proved effective in addressing residents' complaints.

Details of the ban

  • Hours of operation: 23:00 to 7:00 daily.
  • Affected areas: North Bay in Scarborough and the A174 road south of Sandsend village.
  • Reasons: complaints about anti-social behaviour, congestion, litter, and vehicles occupying multiple parking spaces.

The council has also launched consultations on further restrictions in key residential areas of Scarborough. During preliminary discussions, over 3,000 responses were received: the majority of motorhome owners opposed the ban, while local councillors supported it. The CAMpRA (Campaign for Real Aires) organisation stated that such measures hinder sustainable tourism and restrict travellers' freedom.

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Overnight Campervan Parking Ban in North Yorkshire

27.03.2026 Travel And Tour World ENG

Permanent ban on overnight campervan parking on North Yorkshire coast

27.03.2026 The Scarborough News ENG

Permanent ban on overnight campervan parking on North Yorkshire coast

27.03.2026 The Scarborough News ENG

Approval for permanent ban on overnight parking of campervans

27.03.2026 YorkMix ENG

Approval for permanent ban on overnight parking of campervans on North Yorkshire coast

27.03.2026 Greatest Hits Radio (York and North Yorkshire) ENG

Permanent ban on overnight campervan parking approved for North Yorkshire coast

27.03.2026 York Press ENG

Overnight Campervan Parking Ban on North Yorkshire Coast to Become Permanent

24.03.2026 This is the Coast ENG

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