caravan and camping

[GypsyGSD]

Over the weekend myself and sister and partners have been looking at caravan parks. we think it could be possible to start a new venture in this industry . We have been looking around for run down small holdings with a few acres to start us off we are happy to live in our vans till the property is developed, but to be honest apart from looking and dreaming how and where do we go for advise on getting started we both would have to sell our homes to finace this and im wary off taking risks any help and advice please

[buildersmate]

I think you may have been beaten to this venture by others before you. They reputedly came originally from an island to the west of here, and generally seem to do quite well from running businesses as diverse as General Metal Dealing and producing high-quality driveways.

[GypsyGSD]

sorry but im confused by your reply I really do need advice on starting this venture

[Ethel]

A good starting point:

http://www.whodoiask.com/starting-up/caravan-p arks.htm

[sandbach99]

First you have to decide where in the country you would like to be. You can choose say 2 or 3.
Secondly do you want touring caravans, static or a mixture. What facilities do you want to provide other than basic, ie a shop, childrens play area etc. How many months a year you will open.
Thirdly go to see the council planning officers in the areas you would like to make your park. You will need to know what there views are on a new development , they may consider there are enough, there may be restrictions in some areas or they may welcome you with open arms.

Then start looking for land in the areas most suitable, if you find anywhere suitable before you buy go back to the council and ask what are the chances of planning permission, if agreeable make your offer when accepted see the owners of neighbouring land or property and explain what you intend to do, this may not be favourable in their view but it is better coming from you than in a letter in the post. Before you actually sign for the land go back to the council and get outline planning consent for the sort of park you want, it is at this point neighbours etc can object, once you have planning consent then buy the land etc. and make your park.
Don't just see somewhere buy it then find out you can not get planning permission. Good Luck.

[GypsyGSD]

Thank you all for your answers it has been of great help we have a area in mind and hope to concintrate on tourers and tents we hope to keep it in tune with the envioment no clubs houses etc just family fun we will be contacting the council soon many thanks gypsy x