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Man who lived in caravan for 30 years without permission wins right to stay

16.06.2026 13:01 4 min 8 sources РУС
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Man who lived in caravan for 30 years without permission wins right to stay
Original source: Herald.Wales

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Clive Hetherington, who has lived in a caravan in Pembrokeshire since 1996 without planning permission, has been granted a lawful development certificate. The council approved the application, confirming continuous occupation for over 10 years.

Clive Hetherington, who has lived in a caravan at Worreston Lodge in Pembrokeshire, Wales, since 1996 without planning permission, has been granted a certificate of lawfulness by Pembrokeshire County Council. Landowner Wendy Campbell applied through agent Preseli Planning Ltd, providing evidence of continuous occupation for over 10 years: electricity bills, postal address, rental records from 2003 to 2026, and aerial photographs.

The council approved the application, noting that the use of the caravan as a dwelling was not concealed or interrupted. The certificate confirms the caravan has been used as a home continuously for over 10 years, and the outbuildings for over four years, granting immunity from enforcement action.

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Man who lived in caravan for 30 years without planning permission is allowed to stay

16.06.2026 Yahoo News Canada ENG Original source

Wales man lives in caravan for 30 years without planning permission

16.06.2026 BBC News ENG Original source

Pembrokeshire man allowed to stay in caravan after 30 years without planning permission

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Certificate of lawfulness granted for caravan occupied without planning since 1996

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Man wins right to keep caravan home in Wales after 30 years without permission

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Man lived in caravan without permission for 30 years in Wales

15.06.2026 Wales Online HRV Original source

Caravan occupied without planning permission since 1996 allowed to stay

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Caravan occupied since 1996 approved as lawful home

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