Fears for pop-up campsites amid 'ridiculous' new rules
Pop-up campsite owners in Wales are expressing concerns over new regulations that they deem unworkable and restrictive. Starting June, landowners can operate pop-up campsites for up to 60 days a year, but new restrictions on location may limit opportunities significantly. Critics argue that the changes could harm local businesses and tourism in Wales.
- ▪New rules allow pop-up campsites in Wales for up to 60 days, an increase from the previous 28-day limit.
- ▪Restrictions on location mean many areas in Wales may not benefit from the new regulations.
- ▪Critics label the new system as 'unworkable' and 'damaging' to local businesses and tourism.
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Fears for pop-up campsites amid 'ridiculous' new rules30 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDanielle HerbertBBC Wales Mark RutherfordMark Rutherford, who runs Camp Llandudno, is concerned that his site will be affected by the new rules, as the landowner's main field is in a flood zonePop-up campsite owners and accommodation providers have criticised upcoming rule changes in Wales, labelling them "unworkable" and "ridiculous".From June, landowners can apply to run their pop-up for up to 60 days per year - the same as is in England, and an increase on the current 28-day allowance.But the new system, announced by the previous Welsh government, also includes restrictions on where these pop-ups will be allowed, which some in the tourism sector claim means a "significant part of…
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