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
- Site licence compliance: spacing, density, fire points, roadways, utilities
- Health & safety management: risk assessments, training, accident records
- Gas and electrical safety: certificates, inspection regimes, contractor competence
- Water safety: Legionella controls, hot‑tub logs, sampling records
- Fire safety: extinguishers, alarms, emergency routes, evacuation plans
- Playground and leisure facilities: inspection logs, maintenance records
- Environmental controls: waste management, drainage, pollution prevention
Inspectors may also speak with staff, review procedures, and walk the site to assess real‑world practice.
How to Prepare
- Keep all compliance documentation centralised and up to date
- Ensure staff can explain emergency procedures confidently
- Maintain clear evidence of contractor competence
- Review risk assessments before peak season
- Conduct internal audits to identify gaps early
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.
