North Yorkshire Council is set to make permanent a temporary ban on overnight parking of campervans and motorhomes in coastal tourist areas, introduced in November 2024 due to complaints about parking shortages and litter. The ban applies from 23:00 to 07:00 at North Bay in Scarborough and on the A174 south of Sandsend village.
According to sources, the ban has shifted the problem to residential areas, where vehicle owners now park on streets. Supporters point to parking issues and mess, while opponents argue that dedicated low-cost sites (aires) are needed instead of bans. Van owners claim they are being made scapegoats.