Fees and charges policy for licenced mobile home sites

The Licence Fee Structure

In setting its fees policy and the fees to be charged, the Council has had regard to the provisions of the Act and the Fit and Proper Person Regulations, and the relevant guidance. This is the ‘Guide for Local Authorities on Setting Site Licensing Fees’ issued by the Department for Communities and Local Government (2014) and ‘Fit and Proper Person Test Guide for Local Authorities on Setting Fees’ issued by the Department for Communities and Local Government (2021)(currently only draft version available).

In determining those fees, the Council has considered all administrative costs incurred in the licensing and FPPT process, including officer visits to sites, travel costs, consultations, meetings, monitoring of sites/investigation of complaints and the giving of informal preapplication advice.

The site licence fee structure adopted by the Council is based upon size banding of sites and the time required to complete the various steps in processing the licence. FPPT fees are flat rate.

The Council has consulted with residents and park home owners of existing sites in relation to the fees proposed. The results of the consultation were considered by the Council in fixing the charges set out in this policy.

Review of the Licence Fee Structure

A review of the fee structure will be carried out biannually and fees will be revised if necessary. Any adjustments will consider variations in officer and administration time to those used in calculating the fees set out in this policy document, along with any changes to other costs incurred in providing the licensing and FPPT function.

Any surpluses or deficits for the previous years will be taken into account when fixing the fees.