PARK RULES FOR SHILLINGFORD HILL PARK ("the Park" )
The following Site Rules are intended to ensure that acceptable standards are maintained on the Park for the benefit of residents generally, and to promote and maintain community cohesion on the Park.
The Rules form part of the terms of the occupation agreement between the Park owner and each resident living on the Park, and must be followed to ensure that good order is maintained on the Park at all times for the benefit of all occupiers.
The Pitch
- Occupiers may not erect any new fences or hedges on the Park. Where occupiers have existing fences or hedges on their pitch as at the date of commencement of these rules, then they must be property maintained. Existing fences and hedges may only be replaced with a like-for-like structure. Fences and hedges at the front and sides of a pitch must be no more than 5 feet high, and fences and hedges at the rear of a pitch must be no more than 6 feet high.
- Occupiers are not permitted to keep any flammable substances on the Park except for their reasonably necessary domestic use.
- For health and safety reasons occupiers may not store any items underneath their home at any time.
- For the safety of occupiers, bonfires, incinerators and other external fires are not permitted on the Park.
- No explosive materials may be kept on the Park.
- No guns, firearms or other offensive weapons may be kept on the Park except where the occupier holds a valid licence from the appropriate authority. In such case the occupier must take all necessary precautions to keep the weapon stored safely. No such weapons may be used on the Park at any time, even where the occupier holds a valid licence.
- Occupiers or their guests must not damage, remove or interfere with any equipment, property, flora or fauna on the Park which is owned by the Park owner or any third party.
- Occupiers are responsible for ensuring that their pitches are maintained in a safe and accessible condition (including removing trip hazards, and keeping paths clear from ice and snow) at all times.
Improvements
- Occupiers must maintain their homes in a sound state of repair and condition (including being capable of movement from one place to another without undue risk or damage) at all times.
- Any occupier who wishes to carry out improvements to their home or pitch must make a written request to the Park owner in advance, setting out the details of the proposed improvements. No improvements may be carried out to the pitch or to the exterior of the home without the prior written permission of the Park owner, which will not be unreasonably withheld.
Sheds, etc.
- Only one storage shed or other structure is permitted per pitch. The size, type, material, location and design of the shed must be approved in writing in advance by the Park owner (which will not be unreasonably withheld). No shed which exceeds 6 feet in length, 8 feet in width or 7 feet in height will be permitted. It is the responsibility of the occupier to ensure that their shed is adequately maintained and kept in a neat and tidy condition at all times.
- Subject to rule 13 below, any occupier who has permission for more than one storage shed or other structure on their pitch as at the date of commencement of these rules will be permitted to retain the additional structure(s), but may not replace them.
- Any shed or other structure erected on the pitch must be made of noncombustible material, and must comply with the conditions of the Park's site licence.
Refuse
- Occupiers are responsible for the disposal of their household waste, including garden and recyclable waste. Waste must be deposited in the appropriate bins or containers provided, which must be left in the correct location for collection by the local authority on the appropriate day. Solid fuel ashes must not be discharged onto the Park.
- Occupiers or their visitors must not leave litter on the Park except in the bins provided.
Prohibition of Business Activities
- The Park is intended for residential use only. Occupiers are not permitted to carry on any business activities from their mobile home, their pitch or any other part of the Park.
Age Limit
- No person (with the exception of the Park owner and their family) under the age of 50 years is permitted to live on the Park as their only or main place of residence. The Park owner may require an occupier to provide proof of age.
Noise Nuisance
- Musical instruments, music players and other appliances must not be used in such a way as may cause a nuisance or disturbance to others, particularly between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Pets
- Occupiers are permitted to keep the following numbers and types of pets on the Park:
- not more than, 1 dog. Dogs must be kept under proper control (on a leash not more than 1 metre in length) while on the Park, and must not be permitted to upset or cause a nuisance to other users of the Park. Dogs must not despoil the Park, and the owner of the dog is responsible for disposing safely and hygienically of any waste. No dogs of a breed which is subject to the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 or similar legislation are permitted on the Park; and
- not more than 1 domestic cat. Cats must not be permitted to upset cause a nuisance to other users of the Park, and must not despoil the Park. The owner of the cat is responsible for disposing safely and hygienically of any waste.
- Any occupier who has permission to keep more than one pet of the type shown in rule 19 on the Park as at the date of commencement of these rules will be permitted to retain their additional pet(s), but may not replace them.
Water Supply
- The use of hoses and sprinklers is forbidden, except in case of fire.
- All occupiers must take appropriate steps to safeguard their external water pipes against damage or bursting from frost. Occupiers are responsible for maintaining the visible pipework on their pitch at all times.
- Water must only be discharged through the service pipes connected to each home.
Vacant Pitches
- Access to vacant pitches by occupiers or their guests is not permitted, and occupiers must not tamper with or move building materials, plant or machinery.
Vehicles and Parking
- All vehicles must be driven on the Park safely and with due care and attention, and must not exceed the slated speed limit on the Park of 5 mph. The one-way systems are to be strictly observed, and vehicles may not reverse around the road systems.
- Parking is not permitted except in designated parking spaces.
- Roads must be kept clear at all times for access by emergency vehicles.
- As required by law, all vehicles used on roads on the Park must be taxed, insured and in roadworthy condition, and driven only by persons who are insured to drive them and who hold a valid driving licence for the type of vehicle being driven.
- Abandoned or unroadworthy vehicles must not be kept or used on the Park, and the Park owner may take appropriate steps to remove such vehicles from the Park.
- Repairs Repairs or maintenance to vehicles which may involve the draining of motor oils or similar substances on the roads or into the drains on the Park are prohibited.
- Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight in excess of 3.5 tonnes may not be kept on the Park overnight.
- Each household snail be allocated adequate space on the Park to park one vehicle.
- Touring caravans and motorhomes may not be kept on the Park. Any occupier who has permission to keep a touring caravan on the park as at the date of commencement of these rules will be permitted to keep their existing touring caravan on the Park, but may not replace it.
Fire Precautions
- It is forbidden to tamper with or to interfere with any of the lire-fighting equipment on the Park. Fire point hoses and other fire-fighting equipment must only be used in case of emergency.
- All mobile homes must be equipped with a smoke detector and a fire extinguisher/fire blanket which conforms to the relevant British Standard.
Park Home Living Disclaimer:
Park rules have been downloaded from the relevant licensing authority and were correct at the time of publishing. Uploaded Date: 5th August 2021
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