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Local authority inspections are a routine part of running a holiday or residential park. Whether the focus is licensing, health and safety, food hygiene, or environmental protection, operators benefit from understanding how inspections work and what officers expect to see. What Inspectors Typically Review Inspectors may also speak with staff, review procedures, and walk the site to assess real‑world practice. How to Prepare What Inspectors Look For Local authority officers focus on consistency, control, and evidence. They want to see that the park understands its risks, manages them proactively, and can demonstrate compliance through clear records and well‑trained staff.
Even well‑run parks can fall into predictable compliance traps. These issues rarely stem from negligence; more often they arise from legacy systems, unclear responsibilities, or rapid seasonal staffing changes. Understanding the most common pitfalls helps operators strengthen their compliance culture. Frequent Mistakes 1. Incomplete or inconsistent record‑keeping Missing certificates, outdated logs, or scattered documentation are among the most common issues raised by inspectors. 2. Assuming owners manage their own compliance Residential and holiday‑home owners often believe they are compliant — but operators remain responsible for ensuring evidence is provided. 3. Poor control of contractors Lack of induction, missing RAMS, or unclear scopes of work can expose parks to significant risk. 4. Outdated risk assessments Many parks rely on assessments that haven’t been reviewed in years, despite changes in layout, equipment, or operations. 5. Inadequate staff training Seasonal teams often miss essential inductions, especially around fire safety, gas isolation, and emergency procedures. 6. Weak hot‑tub and water‑system management Legionella control remains a high‑risk area, and inconsistent testing regimes are a recurring compliance failure. 7. Poorly maintained play areas and communal spaces Missing inspection records or unaddressed defects are common findings during audits. Why These Mistakes Matter Compliance failures can lead to:...
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Gas safety remains one of the most tightly regulated areas of holiday‑park and residential‑park operations. With LPG storage, piped distribution...
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The family of the man who founded leading holiday home manufacturer Willerby have enjoyed a VIP tour of the company’s headquarters and manufacturing facilities. Jean Morris, the only child of Willerby’s founder, Walter Allan, travelled...
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Spring will soon be upon us and time is running out to make off-season improvements to your site, not just...
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Fire safety is one of the most critical compliance areas for holiday park operators in England and Wales. With caravans,...
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Planning permission is one of the most important regulatory considerations for UK caravan and holiday park operators. It determines how...
Health and safety compliance is a core responsibility for every UK caravan and holiday park operator. With a mix of...
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