North Yorkshire Council is set to make permanent a trial ban on overnight parking of motorhomes and campervans, introduced in November 2024. The restriction applies from 23:00 to 7:00 at North Bay in Scarborough and along the A174 south of Sandsend village (some sources also mention Scarborough, Sandsend and Cayton Bay).
Over the 18-month trial period, more than 3,000 responses were received. According to a survey, 60% of local residents support the ban, while a majority of motorhome owners opposed it. The restrictions were prompted by complaints of anti-social behaviour, including the use of grass verges as a toilet, as well as pressure on infrastructure and the occupation of multiple parking spaces.
The decision will be considered by the council on 27 March. Authorities are also looking into extending the restrictions to other areas of Scarborough.