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Motorhome parking disputes: from Rhyl to Oak Harbor and North Yorkshire

16.06.2026 03:09 2 min 5 sources
bbc.com ENG + 4 more
Motorhome parking disputes: from Rhyl to Oak Harbor and North Yorkshire
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Denbighshire Council plans motorhome overnight stops on Rhyl promenade, sparking resident protests. Oak Harbor proposes a ban on long-term street parking due to waste dumping. North Yorkshire councillors weigh the future of an experimental ban.

UK: disputes in Rhyl and North Yorkshire

Denbighshire Council (Wales) is considering creating motorhome parking bays on Rhyl's Marine Drive promenade. The plan includes six similar sites across the county with water and waste disposal services and a two-night stay limit. The council says the project will boost tourism and reduce illegal camping, but local residents oppose it, arguing the area is an important public space. A meeting with residents to discuss the plans is scheduled for late April.

In North Yorkshire, councillors are reviewing the future of an experimental overnight motorhome parking ban on the coast. Over 3,000 responses were received to a consultation, the majority of which were objections from motorhome owners. A final decision on the scheme, which expires in May, is expected in April.

USA: restrictions in Oak Harbor

Oak Harbor (Washington) authorities have proposed banning the parking of vehicles longer than 22 feet on streets for more than 12 hours. The move follows five confirmed cases of motorhome waste being dumped into storm drains, threatening the Puget Sound ecosystem. The city council expressed doubts and suggested considering a permit system. A final decision is expected on May 5.

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