Ban on campervans and motorhomes in beauty spots called 'short-sighted'

The Campaign for Real Aires (Campra) argues that blanket bans on motorhomes and campervans in tourist hotspots are counter-productive economically and environmentally. A survey of 6,731 owners found 88% dissatisfied with UK overnight parking availability. Campra advocates for European-style aires to encourage spending in local economies. North Yorkshire Council has made a trial ban on overnight parking in coastal locations permanent.

The Campaign for Real Aires (Campra) has criticized plans by UK local authorities to impose blanket bans on motorhomes and campervans in popular tourist areas, calling them counter-productive for local economies and sustainable tourism. Instead, the group advocates for designated stopping places modeled on European aires. A Campra survey of 6,731 owners found 88% are dissatisfied with the availability of overnight parking in desirable locations.

The Campaign for Real Aires (Campra) stated that blanket bans on campervans and motorhomes in tourist hotspots are short-sighted and unnecessary with better facilities. In the UK, several local authorities have implemented or are considering bans: North Yorkshire Council made a trial ban on overnight parking of motorcaravans in Scarborough permanent, and Cornwall Council is consulting on banning overnight parking in county car parks. A Campra survey of 6,731 motorcaravan owners found 88% dissatisfied with overnight parking availability in desirable locations, and implementing European-style aires could encourage visits and spending in new areas, especially off-peak.

The Campaign for Real Aires (Campra) said blanket bans on campervans and motorhomes in tourist hotspots are short-sighted and unnecessary with better facilities. North Yorkshire Council made a trial ban on overnight parking in locations like Scarborough permanent, and a ban is also set for the Falls of Falloch visitor site in Stirling. Campra surveyed 6,731 owners, finding 88% dissatisfied with UK overnight parking availability, and cited a September 2023 Spanish report showing motorhomes have low environmental impact.

The Campaign for Real Aires (Campra) argues that blanket bans on campervans and motorhomes in tourist hotspots are counter-productive. Several UK local authorities have implemented or are considering such restrictions: North Yorkshire made a permanent overnight parking ban, and Cornwall is consulting on a ban in car parks. A Campra survey of 6,731 owners found 88% dissatisfied with overnight parking availability, and introducing European-style aires could boost local spending.