Mr X complained the Council failed to give the notice required by Section 26 of the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 before visiting a residential caravan park. Mr X says the Council’s actions caused avoidable distress and uncertainty. We have ended our investigation. This is because only a court can decide whether the Council’s actions were unlawful.
Source · LGO (Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman)
Lancaster City Council
LGO (Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman)
Not Upheld
Reference 25-009-654
Sector Environment And Regulation
Category Licensing
Decided 13 May 2026
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