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Permanent ban on overnight campervan parking on North Yorkshire coast approved

03.07.2026 05:16 3 min 7 sources
Travel And Tour World ENG + 6 more
Permanent ban on overnight campervan parking on North Yorkshire coast approved
Original source: Travel And Tour World

In Brief

North Yorkshire Council has made permanent the ban on overnight parking of campervans and motorhomes on a stretch of coast from North Bay, Scarborough to Sandsend. The restrictions apply from 11 PM to 7 AM and were introduced due to complaints about anti-social behavior and multiple parking space occupation.

Permanent ban on overnight campervan parking

North Yorkshire Council has approved a permanent ban on overnight parking of campervans and motorhomes on a section of the coast from North Bay, Scarborough to Sandsend. The decision was made on March 27, 2026, following an experimental order introduced in November 2024.

Restrictions details

  • Time: 11 PM to 7 AM daily.
  • Area: North Bay, Scarborough, and the A174 road south of Sandsend village.
  • Reason: complaints about anti-social behavior, congestion, litter, and vehicles occupying multiple parking spaces.

Reaction and next steps

CAMpRA (Campaign for Real Aires) stated that such measures hinder sustainable tourism. Over 3,000 responses were received during consultations on the experimental ban: most motorhome owners opposed it, while local councilors supported the restrictions. The council is also consulting on further restrictions in key residential areas of Scarborough.

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27.03.2026 Travel And Tour World ENG Original source

Permanent ban on overnight campervan parking on North Yorkshire coast

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Permanent ban on overnight campervan parking on North Yorkshire coast

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Approval for permanent ban on overnight parking of campervans

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