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 19 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk

Signatures

signatures

Government response threshold (10,000) · 12/10,000

Debate threshold (100,000) · 12/100,000

Petition progress2 events · Jun – Jul 2025

16 JUL 2025
Petition rejected
no-action
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action. We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. The law in England on campsite licenses does not restrict how many days a campsite can operate for, but a license is required if camping takes place over a set amount of days in a year. You can find more information about this here: https://www.gov.uk/find-licences/camping-licence-wales You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
19 JUN 2025
Petition created

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