PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Restore the number of days campsites can operate to pre-2025 levels.
Review and reverse the recent restrictions on campsite operating days to support rural economies and public access to outdoor recreation, ensuring policies balance environmental protection with community livelihoods.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
12
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 12/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 12/100,000
Background
2025 regulations cut permitted campsite operating days, harming landowners incomes and restricting public access to affordable outdoor recreation. Introduced with no consultation, they threaten rural tourism, wellbeing, and local economies.As taxpayers and citizens we urge a fair review to balance environmental protection with preserving access to nature and supporting rural livelihood.Camping remains one of the few accessible forms of recreation and mental respite this right must be safeguarded