Overnight motorhome parking ban comes into force

Motorhomes have been banned from parking overnight at three coastal sites in a trial scheme following complaints from residents.

The ban affects the A174 Sandsend to Raithwaite, Royal Albert Drive on Scarborough and Osgodby Hill and Filey Road in Cayton Bay.

The trial, which came into force on Tuesday, means that campervans will not be allowed to park at the locations between 23:00 and 07:00 for the next 18 months.

North Yorkshire Council said the plans were prompted by an “unprecedented level” of complaints about overnight parking and concerns over safety.

Executive member for highways and transport, councillor Keane Duncan, said: “We welcome motorhomes to North Yorkshire’s coast. However, we do need to take action to manage this due to the sheer volume of motorhomes now congregating in hotspot locations."

He added: “I would like to emphasise that this is a trial, and we are seeking views from local people as well as visitors to help inform a decision on whether to make the restrictions permanent.”

He added that they would also consider whether the restrictions needed to be extended to other locations where concerns have also been raised.

In 2012, a temporary restriction on overnight parking was introduced on several streets along the seafront, including those included in the trial.

Whilst the temporary restrictions were made permanent in 2015 on streets with nearby properties, restrictions were removed on those away from houses following feedback during the previous consultation.

One of the reasons for the trial has been increased calls to the fire service about fires at locations popular with motorhome owners.

The council added that if campervans were displaced to other areas where problems began to occur, the restrictions could be extended.

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