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Swansea LDP Examination
Appendix to Hearing:
Session 9, Section 8:
Tourism
Employment, Retail and Tourism
Hearing Session 9: 28 February 2018
Published: 12 February 2018
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Contents
Contents ..................................................................................................................... 2
2.0 Background and Context .................................................................................. 3
3.0 National Planning Policy and Technical Advice ................................................ 5
4.0 Supplementary Planning Guidance .................................................................. 7
9.0 Review of the Article 4 Direction ..................................................................... 39
10.0 Conclusions .................................................................................................... 40
Annex A: Calendar of Rallies and Festivals ............................................................. 41
Annex B: Caravan and Camping Survey Letters and Forms 2012 & 2013 .............. 52
Annex C: RDP Leader Approved Projects ............................................................... 66
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 The purpose of this Evidence Paper is to provide background information and
baseline data for the City and County of Swansea Deposit Local Development
Plan (LDP) in relation to camping and caravanning accommodation sector in
the County.
1.2 The paper includes the planning context of the sector, setting out national
planning policy, national and local tourism strategies and other relevant
legislation. It also outlines evidence gathered to support the caravan and
camping policies contained within the Deposit LDP.
2.0 Background and Context
2.1 The City and County of Swansea has long been a popular area for tourists to
visit. Tourism is very important for the economy of the County. Since 1992,
Swansea has been using STEAM (Scarborough Tourism Economic Activity
Model) to monitor the scale of tourism and trends in Swansea Bay. In 2016
there were over 4.5 million visitors to the area, a 0.6% increase from 2015 and
tourism expenditure was £400.3 million, a 1.6% decrease from 2015. Tourism
supported 5,674 jobs in the Swansea Bay area in 2016, which is a 0.8%
decrease from the 2015 figures.
2.2 The County’s natural environment makes up over 80% of the County’s total
area and is of outstanding quality and beauty. The diversity of landscapes and
habitats which include upland moorland, coastal cliffs, sandy beaches,
heathland, woodland, wetlands, river valleys and estuaries, make it one of the
most attractive and ecologically rich counties in the UK, with over half of the
County’s area being of significant ecological importance. Nearly 70% of the
habitats and 20 % of species identified as being a priority for biodiversity
conservation in the UK can be found in the County and approximately 17% of
County’s area is protected by designations at a European (SAC, SPA,
RAMSAR) or National (SSSI, NNR) level. In total there are approximately 180
international, national or locally designated sites throughout the County. All
areas of semi-natural green space will have some value for wildlife and the
spatial distribution and interrelationship of sites is important, both for wildlife
and for people. The natural environment of the City & County of Swansea also
contains a wealth of important geological sites, areas of highly attractive
landscape and many valuable archaeological sites. These are all in need of
protection and sensitive management. Collectively, these unique natural
qualities make Swansea a special place to live and visit. They contribute
significantly to quality of life, and the economy of the area.
Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
2.3 Many of the tourists and day visitors who come to Swansea are attracted by the
beautiful Gower Peninsula, which was designated as Britain’s first Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in 1952. Over three quarters of the
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camping and caravan pitches within the county are situated within the AONB,
the majority on the coastal strip. Many campsites have been established for a
number of years, most on what were once working farms but now are primarily
camping and caravanning sites, with only a few working farms remaining on
Gower. It is also clear that this area is under constant pressure for further
developments for additional chalet, static caravan and touring unit sites.
However, the coastal strip of the AONB is also an area where conservation and
enhancement of the natural beauty of the landscape and seascape is most
important. The statutory purpose of the AONB designation is the conservation
and enhancement of the natural beauty. The Countryside and Rights of Way
Act 2000 requires local planning authorities to have ‘regard to the purpose of
conserving and enhancing the natural beauty of the area…’ when exercising
their functions.
Heritage Coast
2.4 The non-statutory "heritage coast" designation is aimed to protect coastline of
special scenic and environmental value from undesirable development and to
improve access for visitors. The Gower heritage coast runs for 33 miles from
Caswell Bay in the south to Salthouse point on the north shore of the Gower
Peninsula and was designated in 1970.
Rural Economy
2.5 The County has secured funding via the Rural Development Plan (RDP) for
Wales in order to promote the economic regeneration of rural areas. The
programme is a 7 year European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development
(EAFRD) programme funded by the European Union and Welsh Government.
2.6 Eight wards have been designated as Rural: Gower, Penclawdd, Pennard,
Bishopston, Fairwood, Mawr, Pontarddulais, and Llangyfelach. These wards
have a combined population of 29,354 (12% of the population of the County)
and a total land area of 248.98km2 (over 60% of the total land area) (2011
census). The wards are supported by three Service Centre wards: Gorseinon,
Gowerton and Clydach (with a combined population of 17,016) and 6 Host
wards Dunvant, Killay North, Killay South, Newton, Oystermouth and
Penllergaer (with a combined population of 14,733).
2.7 To support the implementation of the RDP a Local Action Group (LAG) made
up of people from the third, public and private sectors was established. The
LAG secured funding for The Rural Local Development Strategy 2014-20201
and manages the programme via sub-groups:
- Economy and community
- Tourism
- Transport and infrastructure.
1http://www.swansea.gov.uk/media/18561/Rural-local-development-strategy-2014-
2020/pdf/Rural_local_development_strategy_2014-2020.pdf
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2.8 Looking specifically at employment in the tourism industry, one quarter of
employment in rural Swansea (1500 jobs) are based within tourism. Tourism
accounts for 54% of employment in the Gower ward, highlighting the
importance of this sector to the rural economy. Annex C details RDP Leader
Approved Projects in 2017.
3.0 National Planning Policy and Technical Advice
Wales Spatial Plan (2008 update)
3.1 The Wales Spatial Plan (WSP) provides the context for local development
plans. It aims to balance sustainable economic growth whilst protecting and
enhancing the environment. Swansea forms part of the Swansea Bay
Waterfront and Western Valleys Region as seen in Figure 1.
Figure 1
3.2 One of the WSP’s key priorities for the region is ‘Developing a strong leisure
and activity based tourism industry. The WSP states that a challenge in the
tourisms sector is to raise the quality of the product in order to attract high
yielding visitors, while also increasing off-peak business. The WSP regional
plan indicates that the area to the north of the County has inland tourism
potential (Figure 1).
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3.3 The WSP also recognises the need to manage important landscape and
geological features sensitively and seeks to ‘maximise the tourism and
recreation opportunities provided by our high quality environment without
causing it damage’.
Planning Policy Wales, 9th Edition, 20162
3.4 Planning Policy Wales (PPW) seeks to promote diversification
of the rural economy, stating that small-scale enterprises have
a vital role in promoting healthy economic activity in rural
areas, which can contribute to both local and national
competitiveness. Tourism is acknowledged as being vital to
economic prosperity and job creation and can be a catalyst for
environmental protection, regeneration and improvement in
both rural and urban areas. National planning policy seeks to
support the Welsh Government’s aim for tourism to grow in a
sustainable way and to make an increasing contribution to the economic, social
and environmental well-being of Wales. The planning system should
encourage sustainable tourism in ways which enable it to contribute to
economic development, conservation, rural diversification, urban regeneration
and social inclusion, recognising the needs of visitors and those of local
communities.
3.5 Whilst seeking to support sustainable tourism, national planning guidance
recognises that in some places there may be a need to limit new development
to avoid damage to the environment (for example in undeveloped coastal
areas), or to the amenity of residents and visitors. Development plans should
consider the scale and broad distribution of existing facilities and activities and
provide for the accommodation and management of future needs in ways which
limit negative environmental impacts (including the consequences of climate
change), protecting the landscape, biodiversity, the coast, the historic
environment and areas of special interest, and the interests of local
communities.
3.6 With regard to AONB’s, PPW guides Policies and development management
decisions affecting AONBs to favour conservation of natural beauty, although it
will also be appropriate to have regard to the economic and social well-being of
the areas. AONBs are of equal status to National Parks in terms of landscape
and scenic beauty and must be afforded the highest status of protection from
inappropriate developments. The duty to have regard to AONB purposes
applies to activities affecting these areas, whether those activities lie within or
outside the AONB designation (PPW, paragraph 5.3.7).
Technical Advice Note 13, Tourism (1997)
3.7 The TAN states that tourism comprises a range of different but interdependent
activities and operations which overlap with sport, entertainment, the arts,
2 http://gov.wales/docs/desh/publications/161117planning-policy-wales-edition-9-en.pdf
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recreation and leisure activities. The TAN provides advice regarding caravan
and camping and should be taken into account by the LPA during the
preparation of the LDP.
3.8 Paragraph 12 states that “when preparing development plans, local planning
authorities (LPA’s) should investigate the adequacy of facilities for both the
static and touring caravanner and reconcile these needs with the protection of
the environment. Holiday and touring caravan parks are an important part of
the self-catering holiday sector and can contribute as much to the local tourism
economy as serviced holiday accommodation, while using less land for the
purpose. Holiday caravan sites can be intrusive in the landscape, particularly
on the coast. Special consideration needs to be given to proposals for new
sites, especially in….Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Heritage Coast and
sites of national and international importance designated for their natural
features.”
3.9 Paragraph 14 states that “LPA’s should examine the scope for encouraging
holiday caravan site operators to improve the quality of their sites and to
relocate sites away from particularly sensitive areas, such as the Heritage
Coast. Policies to this effect should be included in development plans. In
some cases, to facilitate improvement or relocation, local planning authorities
may need to consider some expansion of the area covered by a site, so that
improved layouts and better landscaping can be implemented. LPA’s may also
need to consider dividing large sites into smaller units to reduce the overall
environmental impact. In these circumstances, to ensure the overall scale of
the operation is not increased, LPA’s should consider the use of planning
conditions to limit the number of pitches on a site. Authorities should also give
sympathetic consideration to applications to extend the opening period allowed
under existing permissions”.
Technical Advice Note (TAN) 14 – Coastal Planning (1998)
3.10 The TAN recognises that “In areas designated for nature conservation purposes,
or for their natural or historic landscapes, development should be limited”
(paragraph 11)
4.0 Supplementary Planning Guidance
The Gower AONB Design Guide (CCS, 2011)
4.1 The Design Guide is intended for use by all involved in the design and
development process, whether planning permission is required or not. The
Guide sets out design objectives to ensure that development respects the
distinctive character of both the natural and built environment of Gower.
Gower ANOB Management Plan (CCS 2016)
4.2 The Plan was produced under the provisions of the countryside and Rights of
Way Act 2000 and provides the policy reference point for the Council and other
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public bodies to exercise their duties by having regard to conserving and
enhancing the natural beauty of the Gower AONB. The overall aim of the
strategy is to work toward the 20-year vision for the AONB. The Management
Plan vision is:
“Gower is recognised by residents and visitors as a protected landscape of
international importance were the interaction of people and nature over time
has produced an areas of distinct character with significant aesthetic, ecological
and cultural diversity. Its natural beauty will be sustained by the conservation
and enhancement of its natural special qualities, whilst at the same time
supporting a sustainable local economy and maintaining culturally rich
communities and is reflected in the quality and scale of the built environment.”
4.3 The Strategy contains 14 key themes and identifies a series of policies and
objectives for each of them. Theme 10 is ‘Tourism’ and the associated 20 year
vision is:
“A vibrant tourism economy based on the principles of sustainable tourism
offering a quality experience, in which the conservation and enhancement of
the special qualities of the AONB, and their quiet enjoyment have top priority. A
dynamic tourist industry, which creates economic benefits, and helps support
community facilities and infrastructure.”
4.4 The accompanied objective (number 27) is: ‘Support the development of a
sustainable tourism industry on Gower’.
4.5 In relation to highway infrastructure, the AONB Management Plan states that
the Gower road network is all single carriageway and consists of one A class
road, four B roads and a number of unclassified roads. Many of the roads are
narrow and bounded by hedges or stone walls that contribute to the character
of the AONB. Council policy is not to widen or carrying out improvements to
Gower roads, unless necessary for road safety. A Highways Works Good
Practice Guide supports management of highways assets on Gower that
conserves and enhances the AONB.
4.6 Paragraph 3.37 of the Plan highlights that travel by car is the typical mode of
transport for residents and visitors and states that some routes to the more
popular beaches become congested at peak times. ‘Narrow road sections –
particularly around Parkmill and Kilvrough – can lead to severe delays when
buses interact with cars/caravans, motor homes, freight vehicles and coaches.
Traffic counter figures suggest a slower increase in volumes in recent times
than the national average. Several of the car parks serving the more popular
coastal destinations are Council owned, but others are private enterprises. Car
parks for the beaches nearest to Swansea (such as Bracelet Bay, Langland
Bay and Caswell Bay) tend to get full at peak periods’.
Lighting Scheme Guidance for Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (CCS
2010)
4.7 The guidance provide general advice on the use of outdoor lighting in the
Gower AONB and to act as supplementary planning guidance when planning
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permission is required. The guidance sets out recommended standards for
various types of lighting scheme for holiday caravan and camping sites. There
should not be a presumption that any lighting on new development is
necessary. Light which is excessive, energy inefficient or badly designed can
have a negative impact upon the special qualities of the AONB and its
tranquillity.
5.0 Tourism Strategies
The Welsh Government Strategy for Tourism 2013-
2020 ‘Partnership for Growth’
5.1 The Strategy provides the basis for the Welsh
Government, the tourism industry and other
organisations to focus on the priorities that will offer a
more prosperous and competitive sector. The Strategy
acknowledges that ‘those qualities that attract visitors to
Wales such as the landscape, culture, language and
heritage need to be safeguarded for future generations,
creating long term value and jobs for communities’
5.2 The Strategy has the following vision for tourism:
‘Wales will provide the warmest of welcomes, outstanding quality, excellent
value for money and memorable, authentic experiences to every visitor.’
5.3 The goal is for:
‘Tourism to grow in a sustainable way and to make an increasing contribution to
the economic, social and environmental well-being of Wales’.
5.4 With regard to sustainable tourism the Welsh Government states that ‘tourism
relies on the integrity of the natural environment. In Wales, beautiful landscapes
and coastlines are the very foundation of tourism. To be sustainable, tourism
development needs to consider the needs and quality of life of local communities;
enhance and respect culture and local traditions; contribute to local economic
prosperity as well as minimising damage to the environment.’
Coastal Tourism Strategy, 2008, Welsh Assembly Government
5.5 Tourism Strategy is to identify a clear way forward for
the development of Coastal Tourism, which realises
and builds on the economic potential of the coastline of
Wales whilst respecting its environmental quality and
recognising the importance of achieving community
benefits.
5.6 The strategy is based on an analysis of the current
coastal tourism offer, the quality of the coastal
environment, including a detailed analysis of the
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future markets for coastal tourism activities and products.
5.7 The Strategy acknowledges that many resorts are dominated by caravan
accommodation. Much of the caravan stock is used by individual families and
their friends rather than being available for holiday letting. The larger sites often
provide shopping and recreational facilities on site which reduces local spend
(Caravan Holiday Homes in Wales Joint Tourism Board/BH & HPA Study
2003).
Destination Swansea Bay 2017-2020
5.8 The Destination Management Plan for Swansea - 'Destination Swansea Bay
2017-2020' addresses the vital role tourism plays in the economy and sets a
strategic direction for Swansea Bay as a visitor destination. It is produced in
consultation with major tourism stakeholders and is regarded as a shared
statement of intent between the public, private and third sectors on how to
manage, develop and promote Swansea Bay. It replaces the previous
Management Plan ‘Destination Swansea Bay 2013-2016’.
5.9 The Plan’s Vision is to:
“Create a world class tourism destination, which delivers a high-quality visitor
experience in a pleasant, clean and well-maintained environment.
This will be achieved by building on the existing working partnership that will, in
turn, drive improved tourism provision, effective management and high-quality
promotion of Swansea Bay, Mumbles and Gower as a destination”.
Sustainable Tourism Strategy
5.10 The 2006 Gower AONB Management Plan contained an objective to seek
EUROPARC Federation Sustainable Tourism Charter for Sustainable Tourism
in Protected Areas. As part of the Rural Development Plan (RDP) programme
a draft Sustainable Tourism Strategy was produced in 2014. The document
has never been adopted or used as a formal Council document, but has been
used as an evidence base for supporting RDP projects.
Carmarthen Bay, Gower and Swansea Bay Local Seascape Character
Assessment, Final Report, June 017
5.11 The local seascape character assessment for east Carmarthen Bay, the Burry
Inlet/Loughor Estuary, Gower, and Swansea Bay was finalised in 2017. The
City and County of Swansea was lead client on behalf of a steering group of
authorities and groups including Carmarthenshire County Council, Neath Port
Talbot County Borough Council, Bridgend County Borough Council and Natural
Resources Wales (NRW). The study should be read in conjunction with the
relevant LDPs' landscape, coastal and conservation policies and the Gower
AONB Management Plan. It should also be considered with other guidance and
baseline information including, LANDMAP and Gower Landscape Character
Assessment (2013). The study seeks to provide further information on the
10 | P a g echaracter of seascape in general and special qualities in particular areas, such
as the Gower AONB and Heritage Coast. The Council intends to adopt the
document as SPG to the adopted LDP.
5.12 Caravan and Camp sites around Gower’s coast are identified as main
detractors for a number of Special Character Areas 2, 3, 4, 6 & 7 and includes
that ‘the potential expansion of leisure facilities such as caravan parks which
can be visually intrusive and reduce tranquillity’. Furthermore, their detrimental
visual impact is recognised from the offshore Special Character Area as
impacting on views and tranquillity.
6.0 The Gower Landscape Character Assessment and Landscape Sensitivity
and Capacity Study for Caravan and Camping Sites on Gower
The Gower Landscape Character Assessment3 (Gower Landscape
Partnership, 2013)
6.1 The document (EB015) provides an
impartial assessment of the
landscape character of the area,
using the Countryside Council for
Wales’s LANDMAP as a foundation.
Forty-one discreet Landscape
Character Areas (LCA’s) of varying
size are identified within the AONB
and that area of Swansea which is
contiguous with the AONB to the
north of the boundary. Each LCA is
described, an assessment of the
strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats is outlined, management
guidelines are suggested and the special qualities and key characteristics of
each area are highlighted.
6.2 The assessment clearly shows that the presence of some caravan and
camping sites can, in certain circumstances, be detrimental to the natural
landscape beauty of the AONB.
3https://www.swansea.gov.uk/media/1523/Gower-Landscape-Character-Assessment-
2013/pdf/Gower_Landscape_Character_Assessment.pdf
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Camping Sites4 (CCS, 2014)
6.3 The Study (EB017) followed on from,
and was based upon, the Landscape
Character Assessment, in order to try
and obtain a better understanding of
the issues raised in relation to
caravan and campsites.
6.4 The methodology was based upon
the guidance set out in The
Countryside Agency and Scottish
Heritage’s Topic Paper 6 –
Techniques and criteria for judging capacity and sensitivity5. Although this is
guidance produced for England and Scotland, there is no equivalent guidance
for Wales. Topic Paper 6 notes in paragraph 3.5 that 'capacity studies must be
specific to a particular type of change or development.' It was therefore
necessary to specify key aspects of the specific change or development that
are likely to have an impact on the landscape.
6.5 The potential effects arising from caravan and camping sites on the Gower
landscape relate directly to the siting, massing, scale and colour of caravan
sites and the duration of their positioning at the respective site. The
assessment of the landscape capacity of any given Landscape Character Area
to accept caravan and camping sites requires a judgement to be made which
requires no detriment to landscape character, or to the identified AONB Special
Qualities. This assumes that significant adverse landscape and visual effects
result from larger caravan sites which have the biggest caravans, closely
spaced within the site, finished in pale colours and reflective finishes, and
placed permanently on the site (though not necessarily occupied all year
round). These include so-called 'static caravans' - which would encompass
chalet-type developments - where the form of such structures is effectively the
same as a small bungalow, with the consequence that they have the potential
for an urbanising effect if closely spaced. Larger touring caravans placed on
sites for several weeks or months at a time have similar potential impacts,
whereas small touring caravans parked for limited periods - and tented camp
sites - have far less potential for adverse landscape and visual impacts and can
be more widely accommodated with-out adverse impacts, depending upon their
individual scale, siting and designed mitigation measures.
4 https://www.swansea.gov.uk/media/1520/Stage-I--II-Gower-Landscape-Capacity-Study-for-Caravan-
and-Camping-Sites-2014/pdf/Stage_I-
II_Gower_Landscape_Capacity_Study_for_Caravan_and_Camping_Sites_FINAL_Edited_Issued_07
_04_20.pdf
5 http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/file/5769353077194752
12 | P a g e6.6 The Capacity Study had three main purposes:
i To assess the landscape capacity for caravan and camp site provision on
and around Gower;
ii To provide a background paper for the Swansea Local Development Plan
(LDP), which will inform the preparation of policy relating to caravan and
camp site provision within Gower;
iii To provide baseline data, in conjunction with the Gower LCAS, to facilitate
future monitoring of caravan and camp site provision and the assessment
of its impact on the Gower land-scape
6.7 The Study identified those areas that are at landscape capacity (in terms of
camping and caravanning sites) and which areas have potential for planned
expansion of facilities, whilst taking into account of the landscape capacity and
suitability of the areas to accommodate such expansion. Of the 41 discreet
LCA’s, 11 were considered as having some potential capacity for the provision
of additional planned caravan and/or camping facilities without general
detriment to their landscape character.
6.8 Observations on existing sites affecting landscape character led the Study to
recommend remedial landscape treatments, and identified the most appropriate
locations (from a landscape perspective only) for any expansion of existing
sites/development of new sites.
6.9 The following points summarising the key landscape and visual issues arising
from existing caravan sites:
- Massing – caravans frequently packed into fields with no internal structure
planting to break up the mass; caravans and chalets are often sited had
up against the boundaries, affording no buffering effects against adjacent
land.
- Stacking of units up hill sides increasing the incongruous and intrusive
landscape and visual effects that can occur.
- Creation of an urban-type sprawl, with no defined settlement edge
- Creation of significant light pollution in otherwise ‘dark-sky’ areas
- Pale colours and reflective finishes which draw the eye and stand out in
contrast to the muted colours of land or vegetation backdrops
- Sites not being assimilated into the surrounding topography, or sited
poorly without suitable landform design as mitigation
- No use of natural or planted screening. Where vegetated boundaries do
exist – these are often in poor condition, poorly managed and lacking
hedgerow trees and appropriate evergreen components
- Sited too near to the coastal edge so that they form the skyline in coastal
views, especially when viewed from lower elevations such as on beaches
and lower cliff paths
- Over-engineered entrances which are discordant in relation to local
landscape character or scenic quality
6.10 This provides important background evidence to support the Council’s policy
position and attempts made over many years with caravan and camping
13 | P a g eoperators (for example the Caravan and Camping Task Group) to reconcile their
demands for growth with landscape protection.
7.0 Legislation: Control Over Caravan and Camping
7.1 The legal basis for local authority control over caravan and camping sites is
complicated by the fact that two different forms of control operate in tandem:
that based on the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and that derived
from the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 (The ‘1960
Act’). The Mobile Homes (Wales) Act 2013 does not apply to holiday or touring
caravan sites, although it does affect mixed use sites, i.e. sites used for a
combination of residential and holiday purposes as far as the residential parts
are concerned.
7.2 Historically the Government did not consider it necessary to apply many
conditions restricting caravan site development or unit numbers, and little
control was possible over changes within established sites, many of which
dated from the pre-war period. Some regulation was possible under the Public
Health Act 1936, but operators of caravan parks, be they for residential or
holiday purposes, enjoyed relative freedom from public control. The UK
experienced a boom in camping and caravanning in the late 1950s but many
sites were of a poor standard and it was considered that planning regulations
were inadequate to deal with the problem so a system of site licensing was
introduced via the ‘1960 Act’.
7.3 The original definition of a “caravan” in the ‘1960 Act’ includes
“any structure designed or adapted for human habitation which is capable of
being moved from one place to another (whether by being towed, or by being
transported on a motor vehicle or trailer) and any motor vehicle so designed or
adapted, but does not include - (a) any railway rolling-stock which is for the time
being on rails forming part of a railway system, or (b) any tent”
7.4 This definition was amended by the Caravan Sites Act 1968 to embrace
double-unit mobile homes but size maxima were set.
7.5 The Town and Country (General Permitted Development) Order 1995
(GPDO) defines a “caravan site” as meaning land on which a caravan is
stationed for the purpose of human habitation and land used in conjunction with
land on which a caravan is so stationed
7.6 Caravan sites require both a planning permission and a site licence, unless
exempted under the 1960 Act. Exemptions from site licensing, are stated in
Section 2 Schedule 1 of the 1960 Act to apply in the conditions summarised
below:
1 if the use as a caravan site is incidental to the enjoyment as such of a
dwellinghouse within the curtilage of which the site is situated;
2 if the use of land as a caravan site is by a person travelling with a caravan
who brings the caravan onto the land for not more than 2 nights, provided
14 | P a g eno other caravan is stationed on the land and that the number of days in
any year that this takes place does not exceed 28;
3 it the site is over 5 acres and for not more than 3 caravans, and not so
used for more than 28 days in the past year;
4 if the site is occupied and supervised by an exempted organisation (such
as the Caravan Club and the Camping Club of Great Britain);
5 if the site is used by not more than 5 caravans and approved by an
exempted organisation;
6 if meetings occur of not more than 5 days duration organised by an
exempted organisation;
7 if the use is for a caravan site for the accommodation of persons engaged
in farming during a particular season;
8 if the use is for a caravan site for the accommodation of persons engaged
in forestry during a particular season
9 if the caravan site is used for the accommodation of persons employed in
connection with building or engineering operations;
10 if the site is used by bona fide travelling showmen for the purposes of his
business or for winter quarters; (note: the use of land as winter quarters is
not permitted development authorised by the GPDO); and
11 if the site is occupied by a local authority or as a local authority gypsy site.
7.7 The GPDO and Schedule 1 to the Caravan Act 1960 together allow the
following permitted development:
- Use of land by a person travelling with a caravan for one or two nights, up
to an annual limit of 28 days on that or any adjoining land;
- Use by up to three caravans for up to 28 days a year on holdings of 5
acres or more;
- Use of any land for up to five touring caravans at once by members of the
Caravan Club, the Camping and Caravanning Club and other recognised
recreational organisations;
- Stationing a caravan on agricultural land to accommodate a person or
persons employed in farming operations ‘during a particular season’;
- Use of land as a caravan site for the accommodation of workers employed
in carrying out building or engineering operations; and
- Use of land as a caravan site by a travelling showman who is a member
of an organisation of travelling showmen which holds a certificate and who
is travelling for the purpose of his business.
7.8 Planning permissions should be issued mainly on the basis of the principle of
the use of the land and its external effects, and that site licenses should be
concerned with internal arrangements. However associated operational
development of electrical hook-ups, hardstandings and water stand pipes are
not permitted development and require planning permission, whereas site
layout and amenity provision required by a license are permitted development
in the absence of any conditions to the contrary on a planning permission.
15 | P a g eThe Article 4 Direction
7.9 A report of the Director of Planning to the Chairman and members of the
Planning Committee, 15th March 1977 of the then Swansea City Council
highlighted the problems of unregulated tent and caravan sites on Gower and
recommended that the Council apply to the Welsh Office for a Direction under
Article 4 of the General Development Order 1977. The Article 4 Direction was
requested in relation to the environmental impact of uncontrolled camping and
caravan expansion within the AONB, particularly visual impact and traffic
congestion. A further factor which increased the detrimental impacts of
camping and caravanning were that some land owners were frequently allowing
camping and caravanning on their land longer than allowed under permitted
development rights.
7.10 The Article 4 was sought for the AONB as a whole rather than selected
pressure areas, as otherwise the pressures would simply be shifted from the
areas where controls applied to areas which were less congested (at the time).
The impact on the southern and western coastal areas, which form part of the
Heritage Coast, was viewed as particularly problematic, as the majority of
camping and caravan sites are located in attractive and vulnerable coastal
areas. The prime consideration was that existing and future levels of tent and
caravan development were of a scale and nature which did not significantly
detract from the quality of the area and could be adequately accommodated in
Gower.
7.11 The Article 4 Direction was confirmed on 19th December 1979. The Welsh
Office accepted that the heavy camping pressures and abuses of permitted
development rights justified the removal of permitted development rights and
the bringing of the uses previously granted permission by the General
Development order back within normal planning control. The benefits of Class
XXII and certain benefits of Class IV of Schedule 1 of the General Development
Order 1977 were withdrawn thereby necessitating a planning application to be
made. The withdrawal of the benefit conferred by the Order and of the
exemptions under the Act of 1960 is regarded as an exceptional course of
action to be taken only in the most compelling circumstances, where specific
control over development is required, primarily where the character of an area
of acknowledged importance would be threatened.
7.12 It was accepted that the benefits conferred by paragraphs 2 and 3 of the GDO
Class XXII:
“..has proved to be both difficult to monitor and impossible to enforce and is
therefore frequently abused... In view of the need to avoid the scattered
location of caravans in the Gower and the fact that the limit on caravanning is
often exceeded it is considered that these paragraphs should be covered by the
Direction.”
7.13 In relation to Paragraphs 4 and 5:
“The original intention was to avoid the need to place undue restrictions on
bodies which could show themselves to be responsible and were thus in a
position to relieve the local authority of a considerable administrative burden.
16 | P a g eIn general this still holds good although there is some evidence that sites
permitted under paragraph 5 do sometimes exceed their limits, but taking into
account the serious problems created for the Area by the heavy camping usage
there is need for the Council to be given overall control of caravan sites and the
view is taken that the Direction should be approved in relation to paragraphs 4
and 5”
7.14 In relation to paragraph 6:
“It is accepted that there is some evidence of a problem of “over-rallying”. It is
noted that means of resolving this problem have been suggested but the view
is take that against the background of the general camping pressures in the
Gower Peninsula the best solution is to bring rallying within the normal planning
control. Accordingly this paragraph should also be covered by the Direction.”
8.0 Evidence Gathering
8.1 In order to meet the requirements of paragraph 12 of TAN 13, the Council
reviewed data relating to caravan and camp sites within the County and sought
to collect new evidence to inform the LDP.
Caravan and Camping Task Group 2005-2006
8.2 A Caravan and Camping Task Group was established following a meeting of the
Culture, Recreation and Tourism Cabinet Advisory Committee with caravan site
operators on 15th February 2005. The Group consisted of representatives from
site operators, Swansea Tourism Trade Association and the City and County of
Swansea and met on a number of occasions between 2005 and 2006. The group
re-established as a Caravan and Campsites Consultative Forum in 2006 but
ceased to meet.
8.3 The Task Group agenda largely reflected the views and requirements of those
operators who were represented, including:
- A request to remove the Article 4 Direction on established sites;
- A review of planning policies through the UDP process and preparation of
SPG;
- Obtaining accurate up to date baseline data about supply;
- Site visits to Gower and sites in West Wales;
- In addition the Task Group gave the opportunity for a number of operators
to bring specific planning problems/development control issues to the
attention of Council staff and enabled planning officers to explain policy
and encourage operators to work within the planning system.
17 | P a g eCity and County of Swansea Tourism Scrutiny Panel, 20136 - 20147
8.4 In recognition of the importance of the tourism to the County’s economy, the
Scrutiny Work Planning Conference chose to undertake a review of the sector
to ensure that the Council was making the most of promoting and aiding the
tourism sector. The main aim and resulting inquiry question for the review was:
‘Are we making the most of Swansea’s potential as a destination for tourists
including maximising the economic benefits for Swansea?’
8.5 The Panel reviewed evidence documents, met with industry and Council
representatives and undertook site visits. The Panel made 14
recommendations to Cabinet including a need to address seasonality, and the
encouragement of a higher spend market by upgrading the quality of local
holiday accommodation. The findings of the Inquiry were reported in 2014.
8.6 A survey was conducted amongst trade/providers in 2012, which identified the
beaches, landscape/scenery and Gower as the top three most valuable assets
from a tourism and trade perspective. The Tourism Trade body considered that
the planning process was very restrictive in some areas, preventing some
businesses from growing and improving quality. The Panel felt there needed to
be a better balance between planning requirements/restrictions and possible
potential for economic growth. Inquiry fed into the evolving Destination
Management Plan.
STEAM Data
8.7 Since 1992, the County has been using the Scarborough Tourism Economic
Activity Monitor (STEAM) to monitor the scale of tourism and trends in the
County. STEAM quantifies the local economic impact of tourism from both
staying and day visitors by factoring in figures such as bed stock analysis and
accommodation offer, revenue and visitor estimates, and amount of
employment supported. This Model is used by all 22 Welsh Unitary Authorities
and the 3 National Parks in Wales, so can provide a meaningful comparison of
the value of the tourism economy between counties. STEAM approaches the
measurement of tourism at the local level from the supply side, which has the
benefit of immediacy and relative inexpensiveness. STEAM is not designed to
provide a precise and accurate measurement of tourism in a local area, but
rather to provide an indicative base for monitoring trends.
8.8 The following table provide a seven year summary comparing expenditure,
revenue, number of tourist days, tourist numbers and employment by sector for
the County. STEAM analysis for the County between 2004 and 2015 can be
6https://www.swansea.gov.uk/media/1063/Tourism-in-Swansea-Are-we-making-the-most-of-
Swanseas-potential-as-a-destination-for-tourists/pdf/04Ai_-
_FINAL_COPY_Final_review_report_template_2012-13_FINAL_7_May.pdf
7https://www.swansea.gov.uk/media/9185/Tourism-Inquiry-Panel-Follow-up---Meeting-agenda-pack-
17-November-2014/pdf/Tourism_Follow_up_agenda_pack_Nov_14.pdf
18 | P a g efound on the Council’s website8. Tourism numbers increased once again in
2016, however tourism expenditure fell slightly against 2015, but is still
increased on 2007-2014 figures.
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Tourism 328.4 339.0 335.1 346.4 348.4 337.1 390.3 390.3 401 400
Expenditure
(£’s
millions)
Tourist 3,817 4,102 4,112 4,104 4,235 4,182 4,470 4.47 4.5 4.6
Numbers
(Millions)
Number of 5,184 5,341 5,398 5,539 5,602 5,390 5,910 5,910 5.7 5.6
FTE jobs
supported
by tourism
spend
(Thousands)
Bedspace Data 2016
8.9 The latest accommodation bedspace figures supplied by the Tourism section of
the Council are shown in Table 2. It is a live database, updated as and when
information is received by the Council and is correct to date. The table clearly
identifies that caravan and camping is the largest accommodation offer within the
County.
Table 2: Number of Establishments and Bedspaces in Swansea 2014 and
2017
Number of Number of Bedspaces
Establishments
Year 2014 2017 2014 2017
Serviced 166 157 5,916 6055
Non-Serviced 367 383 4,424 4822
Caravan and Camping 53 54 21,355 21,401
TOTAL 586 594 31,695 32,278
8.10 Since the adoption of the Unitary Development Plan in 2008 to December
2017, the total number of new tourist accommodation bedrooms created
through the conversion of existing buildings, barn conversions, change of use,
or new build holiday accommodation granted planning permission within the
County was 185 (of these 80 were within the AONB). The figure includes
planning permissions granted but not implemented, such as 80 golf lodges at
Royal Fern. The total number of hotel bedrooms granted planning permission
within the County over the same period within the County is of 521 bedrooms
(although some permissions have not been implemented, such as for a 42
bedroom hotel at Fairwood Park Golf Course, Gower).
8 http://www.swansea.gov.uk/media/20030/STEAM-Analysis-2004-2015/pdf/Headlines_04-15.pdf
19 | P a g eNUMBER OF CARAVAN AND CAMPING SITES AND PITCHES
Tourism Swansea Bay Survey 2006 – Number of Pitches
8.11 In 2006, the Caravan and Camping Task Group agreed a set of baseline data
for existing camping and caravan provision within the Gower AONB (excluding
rallies). Council Site licensing figures and a survey undertaken by Tourism
Swansea Trade Association were compared in order to reach agreement (the
results can be viewed in Table 3). The table did not include all sites and is not
an accurate record of the numbers of units in the County at that time. It does
however, demonstrate the disparity between the permitted license numbers and
surveyed number of units at the time.
Latest Figures 2017
8.12 In order to provide accurate figures to inform the LDP, caravan and camping
planning application and permissions have been reviewed and sites within the
County are listed in Table 4. The table shows the number of caravan and
camping units permitted or licensed within the County is 5795 units, comprised
of static caravans, touring caravans (including seasonal pitches), tents, yurts
and glamping pods. Permitted licensing figures are also shown on the table,
together with the results of the Gower Society Aerial Survey undertaken on the
19th August 2017 and information obtained from operators’ websites.
8.13 Some 5396 units are located within the Gower AONB, with almost half being
static caravan provision (2322). The majority of these static caravans are not
available as short term holiday let, but are privately owner occupied (e.g.
Grenways, Bank Farm, Whiteford Bay, Nuttalls, Newpark, Llanrhidian Holiday
Park, Hillend, Carreglwyd, Burrows, Broughton Briarwood, Blackhillls, Fairfield
and the Beeches). They are not therefore available to meet short term
demand.
8.14 The number of small sites (i.e. 10 units or less) has increased, offering 141
pitches in 2017 (increasing from 85 in 2000 and 90 in 2006). Many of the small
sites are certified locations and these offered 85 pitches throughout the AONB
in 2017.
8.15 The caravan and campsite total excludes the residential ‘Park Home’ sites of
Mill Gardens, Balckpil, Oaklands Park, Ystrad Road, Cannistan Park, Parkmill,
and Woodland Park, Swansea Road. It does, howeve,r include sites with
established use certificates for 12 month holiday or residential use: Bank Farm
(2 fields), Greenways (fields 93 and 158), and Whiteford Bay Holiday Park.
Furthermore, a planning application is currently being determined for a
seasonal motorhome/caravan site for 8 vehicles in Swansea Marina.
8.16 Table 4 clearly shows that, in most cases, sites are clearly operating within their
permitted numbers, with a very small number exceeding. The table also
indicates that not all sites are ‘full to capacity’ as stated by many operators in
response to the caravan and campsite operator surveys, though it is recognised
20 | P a g ethat the aerial survey is a ‘snapshot’ and numbers may well increase or
decrease on site. Nevertheless, aerial surveys undertaken over repeated years
indicate that capacity exists on sites. The industry is obviously weather
dependant and visitor numbers vary considerably depending on the weather.
The Council recognises that operators need to respond to an influx of visitors
due to good weather and the Policy of allowing temporary ‘overflow’ areas on
sites for visitors who have not pre-booked, is a way to ensure sudden demand
can be met.
8.17 Many sites, particularly the large static caravan sites, are deemed ‘Established
Uses’. Without the cooperation of site owners and operators there is little that
the planning regime can do in order to influence their design and layout and
improve their landscape impact, so policies which allow for a small increase in
numbers in association with reduced densities and improved landscaping seek
to address this issue.
21 | P a g eTable 3: Caravan and Camping Task Group 2006 Agreed Baseline Data
(A) CCS LICENSE RECORD (as agreed 2006) (B) TSTA SURVEY (as agreed 2006) (C) PROPOSED FIGURES (as shown in
Committee Report Feb 2006)
SITE NAME STATICS SEASONAL TOURING STATICS SEASONAL TOURIING STATICS SEASONAL TOURING
TOURERS UNITS TOURERS UNITS TOURERS UNITS
1. BANK FARM 100 230 100 70 201 100 70 201
2. BAYHOLME 10 10 10
3. BAYVIEW FARM 5 5 5
4. BEECHES FARM 7 7 7
5. BLACKHILLS 120 90 170 170
6. BRIARWOOD 20 20 20
7. BROUGHTON 250 250 259
8. BURROWS 86 86 86
9. CARREGLLWYD 82 198 94 180 94 180
10. EASTERN SLADE 20 20 20
11. FAIRFIELD 62 62 62
12. GOWER FARM 100 30 70 100*
13. GOWER HOLIDAY VILLAGE 12 12
14. GREEN MEADOW 106 106 106
15. GREENWAYS 100 430 118 70 115 85
16. HIGHFIELD 137 112 106 112 106 112
17. HILL END 250 250 256 250 250 250
18. HORTON FARM 151 150 150
19. KENNEXSTONE 240 80
20. LLANRHIDIAN 197 220 340 240
21. LLANMADOC 275 30 250 30 250
22. NICHOLSTON FARM 25 95 25
23. NEWPARK 257 172 172
24. NORTON FARM (1&2) 8 8 8
25. NUTTALS 35 35 35
26. OXWICH BAY 10 10 10
27. OXWICH BAY CAMPING PARK 180 180 180
28. PITTON CROSS 100 19 81 19 81
29. RIVERSIDE 132 132 100 210 132 100 210
30. SEALANDS 12 12 12
31. SCURLAGE CASTLE 5 5 5
32. THREE CLIFFS 95 95 95
33. WHITEFORD BAY 245 240 240
34. GOWERTON 130
TEMPORARY CONSENTS 90
TOTALS 2110 2602 2302 373 2134 2202 343 2169
4712 4809 4624
22 | P a g eTable 4: Caravan Original Figures (2006) updated to include Aerial Survey August 2017
and Campsites in any permitted increase in numbers since
that date
the City & County
of Swansea
SITE statics Touring Seasonal other total statics Touring units Seasonal other total Licensing Website Information
units tourers tourers
Bank Farm, Horton 100 70 201 400 100 100 101 Rally for 301 230 tents/ 230 caravans Seasonal touring pitches
(approx.) (approx.) 70 units & (1 January - 1st March – 6th January
permitted 28 31 December)
(Some located on on this in 2 glamping pods
rally fields where date (28 rally
no rally permitted units sited
on this date) during
survey)
The Bank Farm, 5 5 5 caravans (1 April-31
Scurlage October)
The Barn, Tycoed Farm, 5 Caravan and Motorhome
Stembridge Certified Location.
Members Only
Barraston Hall, 5 5 Caravan Club Certified
Llangennith Location
Member Only
Bayview Farm, Overton 5 5 5 caravans (1 April-31
October)
Beach Walk Park, 10 10 10 statics (1 January -
Oxwich Bay 31 December)
Beeches The, Horton 7 7 7 statics (1 April-31
October)
Blackhills Caravan Park, 196 196 196 Statics (1st March – No commercial letting.
Blackhills 31st October) 1st March – 1st
December
Blackhills Lane, Field 5 5 7 statics (1 March -
7924, Fairwood 31 October)
Briarwood Caravan 25 25 20 statics (1 April-31
Park, Reynoldston October)
Broughton Farm 259 259 255 250 statics (1 January -
Caravan Park, 31 December)
Llangennith
Burrows Caravan Park, 86 86 87 86 statics (1 February -
Horton 31 November)
Carreglwyd Farm 94 494 95 130 (approx.) 39 264 400 caravans/tents A total of 400 pitches for
Caravan Site, Port (1 January - tents/caravans
Eynon 31 December)
Separate license for static
Channel View, Port 3 3 3 static caravans For sale. 12 month
Eynon occupation
23 | P a g eTable 4: Caravan Original Figures (2006) updated to include Aerial Survey August 2017
and Campsites in any permitted increase in numbers since
that date
the City & County
of Swansea
SITE statics Touring Seasonal other total statics Touring units Seasonal other total Licensing Website Information
units tourers tourers
Eastern Slade Farm, 10 10 5 caravans/20 tents
Slade (mixed) (1 January -
31 December)
Eastmoor Farm, 5 5 Caravan Club Certified
Rhossili location
Members Only
Fairwood Corner Farm 5 5 Caravan Club & Caravan
and Motorhome Club
Certified location
Members Only
Fairfield Caravan Park, 62 62 57 57 62 caravans (1 March - No commercial letting.
Southgate 31 October)
Gelli Hir Farm, Three 5 5
Crosses
Gower Farm Caravan 100 100 164 (many 164 100 caravans (1 April - Seasonal pitches
Park, (Llandewi Farm) seasonal?) 31 October) available
Reynodston 10 tents
Gower Holiday Village, 19 19 3 tents 20 Static 24 12 caravans (1 January -
Scurlage 1 touring caravan tourers 31 December)
(removed
in winter)
Gowerton Caravan Club 130 130
Site, Gowerton
Great Lunnon Farm, 5 5 Caravan Club & Caravan
Parkmill and Motorhome Club
Certified location
Members Only
Great Meadow Caravan 106 106 100 1 vacant 100 106 statics (1st April – 31st Open 1st March – 10th
Park, Oxwich base October) January
Greenway, Oxwich 119 430 549 117 83 (approx.) 2 vacant 430 tents (1 March -
tourers mix bases 31 October) and
tents/campervans 100 statics (1 January -
31 December)
Heather Brae, Penmaen 5 5 Caravan Club & Caravan
and Motorhome Club
Certified location
Members Only
Highfield 106 112 218 102 131 (approx.) 112 caravans/ 137 statics
tents/campervans (1 April - 31 October)
24 | P a g eTable 4: Caravan Original Figures (2006) updated to include Aerial Survey August 2017
and Campsites in any permitted increase in numbers since
that date
the City & County
of Swansea
SITE statics Touring Seasonal other total statics Touring units Seasonal other total Licensing Website Information
units tourers tourers
Hillend Caravan Park 250 250 500 264 130 (approx.) 250 tents/ 250 statics 300 tents /motorhomes
tents/campervans (1 April - 31 October) 250 statics (1st March –
30th October)
Hillside, Llangennith 6 6
Horton Farm Caravan 150 150 149 151 statics (1 March -
Park, Horton 31 December)
Ivy Cottage Farm 5 5 Caravan Club & Caravan
and Motorhome Club
Certified location
Members Only
Kennexstone Farm, 240 240 7(lodges/pods) 100 (approx.) 11 118 240 pitches
Kennexstone mixed tents/vans (approx.) ‘pods’ and shepherds
huts/lodges
Lagadranta Farm, 250 30 280 1 36 250 tents (1st April – 30th
(Llanmadoc Camp site) Sept)
25 caravans (1st March –
31 October)
Little Reynoldston Farm, 5 5 Caravan Club & Caravan
Reynoldston and Motorhome Club
Certified location
Members Only
Llanrhidian Holiday 378 378 359 10 vacant 196 statics (1 April -
Park, Llanrhidian bases 31 October)
Mewslade View,Rhossili 5 5 Caravan Club Certified
location
Members Only
Moor Corner Farm, Port 5 5
Eynon
Mumbles Hill Caravan 63 63
Site, Mumbles
Nant y Wrach, 5 5 Caravan Club & Caravan
Llanrhidian and Motorhome Club
Certified location
Members Only
Newton Lodge, Rhossili 5 5 Caravan Club Certified
location
Members Only
25 | P a g eTable 4: Caravan Original Figures (2006) updated to include Aerial Survey August 2017
and Campsites in any permitted increase in numbers since
that date
the City & County
of Swansea
SITE statics Touring Seasonal other total statics Touring units Seasonal other total Licensing Website Information
units tourers tourers
Nicholston Farm, 120 120 1 static and 2 107 (approx.) 25 caravans (1 April -
Penmaen glamping units tents/motorhomes 31 October)
26 caravans
North Hills Caravan 95 95 29 (approx.) 6 yurts 121 75 tents/20 caravans
Park, Penmaen touring caravans (1 April – 31 October)
86 tents (approx.)
Newpark Holiday Park, 1 172 173 92 8 tents 145 tents/ 112 caravans
Port Eynon (1 April - 31 October)
1 Norton Farm, Oxwich 5 5 6 1 5 caravans (20 March -
30 September)
2 Norton Farm, Oxwich 5 5 3 3 caravans (1 April -
31 October)
Nuttalls Caravan Park, 35 35 35 statics (1 January -
Horton 31 December)
Oldwalls, Llwynbwch 10 10
Farm, Oldwalls
Orchard Park Farm, 5 5 Caravan Club & Caravan
Llanmadoc and Motorhome Club
Certified location
Members Only
Oxwich Bay Camping 180 180 180 tents (1 April -
Park, Owxich 31 October)
Pantlasau Isaf Farm, 3 3
Llangyfelach
Perriswood Farm, 5 5 Caravan Club & Caravan
Nicholston and Motorhome Club
Certified location
Members Only (awaiting
certification renewal)
26 | P a g eTable 4: Caravan Original Figures (2006) updated to include August 2017
and Campsites in any permitted increase in numbers since
that date
the City & County
of Swansea
SITE statics Touring Seasonal other total statics Touring units Seasonal other total Licensing Website Information
units tourers tourers
Phillistone Farm, 5 5
Llanmadoc
Pilton Moor Stables, 5 5 10 6 4 Seasonal pitches
Pitton Cross, Rhossili shepherd available
huts
Pitton Cross Farm, 81 19 100 11 (shepherds 23 caravans and 100 tents/ caravans
Rhossili huts) 26 (approx.) tents (mixed) (1 January -
31 December)
Riverside Caravan Park, 252 120 372 210 caravans/ 132 statics
Ynysforgan (1 March - 31 December)
Sealands Farm Caravan 12 12 15 1 vacant 12 statics (1 April -
Park, Oxwich base 31 October)
South Gower Sports 5 5
Club
Springfield, Crickton 5 5 Caravan Club & Caravan
Farm and Motorhome Club
Certified location
Members Only (awaiting
certification renewal)
Stavel Newydd (formerly 5 5 Caravan Club & Caravan
Dene), Llanrhidian and Motorhome Club
Certified location
Members Only
Stembridge Farm, 5 5 Caravan Club & Caravan
Llanrhidian and Motorhome Club
Certified location
Members Only
Sunnyside Farm, 5 5
Llandewi
White Springs, 6 18 24
Pontarddulais
Whiteford Bay Leisure 245 245 240 245 statics (1 March -
Park, Llanmadoc 31 December)
TOTAL 2580 5795
In Gower AONB 2322 5,051
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