Caravan Site Plan Design

### Project Title: Professional Site Plan Design for UK Caravan Park Extension #### Project Overview We are seeking an experienced professional to create a comprehensive site plan for the extension of an existing caravan park in the UK. The project involves accurately mapping the current site and designing a new extension into an adjacent field, ensuring compliance with all relevant UK legislation and regulations. The existing site accommodates touring caravans, while the extension will focus on static holiday lodges. The design must prioritize safety, functionality, environmental sustainability, and aesthetic appeal to maximize lodge occupancy while maintaining site character. Key legislative considerations include: - **Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960**: Requires a site license from the local authority for caravan site operations, with conditions on layout, spacing, sanitation, and fire safety. No land may be used as a caravan site without this license (subject to exemptions).<grok:render card_id="1606a9" card_type="citation_card" type="render_inline_citation"> <argument name="citation_id">0</argument> </grok:render><grok:render card_id="440fc7" card_type="citation_card" type="render_inline_citation"> <argument name="citation_id">4</argument> </grok:render><grok:render card_id="3af1ec" card_type="citation_card" type="render_inline_citation"> <argument name="citation_id">6</argument> </grok:render> - **Caravan Sites Act 1968**: Provides protections for occupiers and outlines requirements for site management, including eviction restrictions.<grok:render card_id="55e56b" card_type="citation_card" type="render_inline_citation"> <argument name="citation_id">2</argument> </grok:render><grok:render card_id="8b33b2" card_type="citation_card" type="render_inline_citation"> <argument name="citation_id">5</argument> </grok:render> - **Model Standards for Caravan Sites**: Issued under the 1960 Act, these mandate minimum separations of 6 meters between caravans/lodges, adequate road widths (minimum 3.7m for two-way, but 4m proposed here for one-way systems), fire safety provisions (e.g., extinguishers within 30m of units), sanitation, drainage, and water supply.<grok:render card_id="634e2a" card_type="citation_card" type="render_inline_citation"> <argument name="citation_id">0</argument> </grok:render><grok:render card_id="be649f" card_type="citation_card" type="render_inline_citation"> <argument name="citation_id">3</argument> </grok:render> - **Town and Country Planning Act 1990**: Governs planning permissions for site development, including extensions and changes of use from touring to static holiday accommodations.<grok:render card_id="a9b6fa" card_type="citation_card" type="render_inline_citation"> <argument name="citation_id">1</argument> </grok:render> - **Additional Regulations**: Compliance with British Standards for fire safety (e.g., BS 5839 for alarms), environmental protections under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 for waste management and drainage, and dimensions for static caravans/lodges (maximum 20m length x 6.8m width x 3.05m height under the Caravan Act definitions).<grok:render card_id="9d07a7" card_type="citation_card" type="render_inline_citation"> <argument name="citation_id">3</argument> </grok:render><grok:render card_id="6c1a9f" card_type="citation_card" type="render_inline_citation"> <argument name="citation_id">8</argument> </grok:render> Designs must facilitate planning applications and site licensing. The design should incorporate these standards to ensure approvability by local authorities. #### Site Description - **Existing Site**: Approximately 4.5 acres, dedicated to 60 pitches for touring caravans. Attached is a residential house on an additional 1 acre. - **Extension**: A 7-acre adjacent field to the right of the existing site (when viewed from the roadside), to be developed for static holiday lodges of varying sizes (details to be provided upon engagement). - **Access and Connectivity**: Utilize the existing entrance and exit points. Interconnecting roads will link the extension to the original site at specified points (coordinates provided below). - **Key Coordinates** (WGS84 format): - Existing caravan site: 53.816117, -1.134532 - House: 53.815688, -1.135515 - Existing entrance: 53.816759, -1.135604 - Existing exit: 53.816016, -1.136140 - New extension area: 53.815068, -1.133371 - Link road entrance 1 into extension: 53.815403, -1.132988 - Link road entrance 2 into extension: 53.815695, -1.134392 - Link road exit into extension: 53.815707, -1.134773 - Management-only entrance for lodge deliveries: 53.815023, -1.136262 (with internal road along this boundary) - Approximate lake position (open to design input): 53.814849, -1.131976 - Internal Drainage Board-maintained dyke borders: 53.814697, -1.131037 and 53.814406, -1.132038 - **Supporting Materials**: Scaled PDF copies of Land Registry maps will be provided. The final design scale will be specified to meet local authority planning application requirements. #### Design Requirements - **Layout and Spacing**: Draw the existing site accurately and design the extension to maximize the number of lodges while enhancing site character through thoughtful landscaping and layout. Maintain a minimum 6m separation between units as per Model Standards. Roads must be 4m wide, implementing a one-way system for traffic flow and safety. - **Vehicle Maneuverability**: Lodges are delivered by lorry and fitted with wheels for on-site positioning. Road designs and pitch locations must accommodate unrestricted maneuvering, including turning radii suitable for large vehicles. - **Infrastructure**: - Internal roads: Permeable stone surface for drainage and environmental compliance. - Perimeter: Evergreen hedge planting around the entire extension, supplemented by a 6ft wooden fence for immediate screening and privacy. - Pitch Features: Each lodge pitch to include an evergreen hedge boundary, 32A electrical supply, grey/black foul waste outlet, fresh water supply, parking for 2 cars, and LPG gas supply. - Site-Wide Amenities: Street lighting, a water treatment plant for foul and wastewater management (compliant with environmental regulations), fire extinguisher points no more than 30m from any pitch, and designated muster points for emergencies. - **Phased Development**: - **Stage 1**: 15 lakeside lodges, a 1-acre wild water swimming lake with associated sauna and steam rooms, and dedicated parking for 40 cars (not located lakeside). - **Stage 2**: Additional 20 lodges and a cafe adjacent to the lake, utilizing the existing car park. - **Stage 3**: Full build-out to achieve maximum design occupancy, incorporating all prior elements. - **Flexibility**: The design should allow for iterations to address any misinterpretations or required changes. #### Deliverables - Detailed 2D and 3D site plans (if applicable) in electronic format (preferably AutoCAD DWG files) and hard copies. - Scaled drawings suitable for submission to local planning authorities. - Documentation outlining compliance with UK regulations, including annotations on spacing, safety, and environmental features. #### Ideal Skills and Experience - Proven expertise in site planning, landscape architecture, or civil engineering, with a focus on leisure or caravan park developments. - In-depth knowledge of UK caravan site regulations, including the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960, Caravan Sites Act 1968, Model Standards, and planning laws. - Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, or equivalent tools for precise mapping and visualization. - Strong attention to detail, with the ability to create functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing layouts that optimize space and comply with legislative requirements. #### Proposal Requirements Please submit a proposal including: - Examples of similar projects (e.g., caravan park designs, site extensions, or leisure developments). - Estimated timeline and cost breakdown. - Confirmation of familiarity with UK-specific regulations. We look forward to collaborating on this project to create a compliant and innovative caravan park extension.

Project ID: 39689850