Questions
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To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will review the effectiveness of the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 in light of developments in mobile home design and construction since 1960. [HL2017]
To ask Her Majesty's Government why local authorities cannot levy a fee to recover their costs in administering licence applications, variations and site monitoring under the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960; and what action they will take to give financial help to councils in popular holiday areas, such as Conwy County Borough Council, in discharging their obligations under the Act. [HL2018]
The Government intend to consult on proposals to reform the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 to address issues concerning management and other standards in residential mobile home and other caravan sites through site licensing. It is proposed to consult on whether local authorities should be able to levy a fee in respect of their licensing functions.