North Yorkshire to make overnight campervan ban permanent on coastal towns

North Yorkshire authorities have made permanent a ban on overnight parking for motorhomes and campervans from May 2026. The ban is in effect from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM in Scarborough, Sandsend, and Cayton Bay, introduced due to complaints about anti-social behavior and strain on infrastructure.

North Yorkshire Council plans to make permanent a trial ban on overnight motorhome and campervan parking after an 18-month test period. The restrictions from 11pm to 7am apply to coastal areas in Scarborough and Sandsend, introduced in November 2024 following complaints about anti-social behavior. Survey data shows 60% of local residents support the ban, while most motorhome owners opposed it. The council is also considering extending restrictions to other areas of Scarborough.

North Yorkshire Council plans to make permanent a trial ban on overnight parking for motorhomes and campervans in coastal tourist areas. The ban, introduced in November 2024 following complaints about anti-social behaviour including the use of grass verges as toilets, is in effect from 11pm to 7am in Scarborough and on the A174. According to the council, 60% of local residents support the proposal.

North Yorkshire Council plans to make permanent a trial ban on overnight parking for motorhomes and campervans in coastal tourist areas. The restrictions, in effect since November 2024 from 11pm to 7am at North Bay in Scarborough and the A174 south of Sandsend village, were introduced following complaints about the number of vehicles and safety concerns. Over 3,000 responses were received during the 18-month trial, with 60% of local residents supporting the measures. The council will also consider introducing similar bans in other locations based on survey data.

North Yorkshire Council plans to make permanent a trial ban on overnight parking for motorhomes in coastal tourist areas. The ban is in effect from 11 pm to 7 am at North Bay in Scarborough and along the A174 south of Sandsend village. The decision follows an 18-month public consultation that received over 3,000 responses, with 60% of resident respondents supporting the restrictions due to complaints about anti-social behavior and the occupation of multiple parking spaces.

A trial ban on overnight parking for campervans at tourist hotspots on the North Yorkshire coast is set to become permanent. The ban prohibits parking between 11 pm and 7 am at North Bay in Scarborough and along the A174 south of Sandsend village. The decision follows an 18-month public consultation with over 3,000 responses, where 60% of resident respondents supported the restrictions due to issues with anti-social behaviour and parking space pressure.

North Yorkshire Council plans to make permanent a trial ban on overnight parking for motorhomes and campervans in coastal tourist areas. The restrictions apply in Scarborough's North Bay and on the A174 from 23:00 to 07:00. The council will vote on March 27 after an 18-month trial period that generated over 3,000 responses.