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North Yorkshire to make overnight campervan parking ban permanent

11.05.2026 04:06 4 min 8 sources
Travel And Tour World ENG + 7 more
North Yorkshire to make overnight campervan parking ban permanent

North Yorkshire Council is set to approve a permanent ban on overnight parking of motorhomes and campervans in popular coastal tourist zones. The restriction, effective from 23:00 to 7:00, covers North Bay in Scarborough and a section of the A174 south of Sandsend village. The trial ban was introduced in November 2024 following complaints about anti-social behaviour, including the use of grass verges as toilets, as well as infrastructure strain and safety concerns.

Over the 18-month trial period, more than 3,000 public responses were received. According to a survey, 60% of local residents support the restrictions, while a majority of motorhome owners opposed them. The final decision will be considered by the council on 27 March 2026. Authorities are also exploring the possibility of extending the ban to other areas of Scarborough.

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Overnight parking ban for motorhomes to be made permanent

23.03.2026 YorkMix ENG

Overnight parking ban for motorhomes in Scarborough to become permanent

21.03.2026 Teesside Live ENG

Ban on motorhome overnight parking in Scarborough to become permanent

21.03.2026 Yahoo News ENG

Overnight campervan ban on North Yorkshire coast set to become permanent

21.03.2026 The Northern Echo ENG

Overnight campervan ban on North Yorkshire coast set to become permanent

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