ANPR cameras in Eryri and North Yorkshire bans: tackling illegal motorhome parking

Eryri National Park Authority has approved a trial installation of ANPR cameras at two car parks at Llyn Tegid in Bala, targeting illegal overnight parking by campervans and motorhomes. The system will monitor usage and enforce restrictions, with additional upgrades including increased parking capacity, CCTV, and improved facilities. Critics argue that stricter enforcement may simply shift parking issues to nearby roads.

A motorhome stolen during a burglary in Ugthorpe, near Whitby, was recovered in Hartlepool after the owner tracked its signal and alerted police. A Police Community Support Officer launched a drone, which located the vehicle. The theft occurred overnight between April 13 and 14, and the recovery took place on April 24. North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses to call 101.

Donald Macdonald, founder of CAMpRA, backed Denbighshire County Council’s plans for six paid overnight motorhome stops, including two in Rhyl, Prestatyn, Ruthin, Corwen, and Llangollen. Residents on Marine Drive, Rhyl, objected to a site on seafront grasslands. Macdonald said the project could extend the tourist season and bring year-round spending, with average motorhome user spending around £50 per day. The council stated the stops will allow stays up to two nights, with basic services, no barbecues, fires, awnings, or tents, aiming to tackle illegal camping.

North Yorkshire Council is debating whether to make permanent a temporary ban on overnight parking for motorhomes and campervans along parts of its coast. The experimental order, in place since November 2024, prohibits parking between 11pm and 7am in Scarborough and Sandsend. Despite over 3,000 objections from owners, council officers cite safety concerns, fire risks, and complaints from residents as reasons for the potential permanent measure.

North Yorkshire authorities will reconsider a ban on motorhome overnight parking on the coast following overwhelming opposition. Over 90% of motorhome owners who responded to the consultation objected to the restrictions. The committee will review the issue on 2 March, citing fire safety concerns and limited parking availability for other visitors.

North Yorkshire Council is considering the future of an experimental ban on overnight motorhome parking on parts of the coast. Over 3,000 consultation responses, mostly from motorhome owners, objected to the prohibition. A decision on making the ban permanent will be made in April, with authorities citing parking availability and fire safety concerns.

A ban on overnight motorhome parking on parts of the North Yorkshire coast, introduced in 2024, may be reconsidered. Over 3,000 respondents, most of whom are motorhome owners, objected to the restrictions in a council consultation. A final decision on the scheme, which expires in May, will be made in April.