PARK RULES FOR WOODLANDS MOBILE HOME PARK

Date rules deposited: 22 October 2015

These site rules are published under Regulation 16 of the Mobile Homes (Site Rules) (England) Regulations 2014. They are a copy as presented to the council by the site owner. The council accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions.

Schedule five of the above regulations lists matters which are not permitted as site rules. You can find a copy of the regulations at: www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/5/made

New Mobile Home Park Rules 2015

The following rules of occupation have been compiled for the good management of the parks and to promote and maintain community cohesion for the benefit of those that use and visit them.

These rules are incorporated into your Agreement and breach of any of .these rules is

therefore a breach of the Agreement.

Definitions - for the purpose of this document the following definitions apply;

The council - refers to both Vale of White Horse District Council and South Oxfordshire District Council

The Occupier - refers to the person/ s registered with the council as the legal owner/s, with whom the council has a contractual agreement binding them to adhere to the Implied and Express park rules.

The Park - refers to Foxhall Manor Park, Pebble Hill Park and Woodlands Park as appropriate to the occupier.

The Separation Zone - an area of six metres space between mobile homes which must remain clear of flammable structures or materials.

1. Mobile Homes

   1. Only mobile homes of proprietary manufacture, that comply with BS 3632, 1999 or later, that have been approved by the council may be brought onto the park. All mobile homes must at all times conform to the definition of a mobile home or caravan under the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1968 (as amended) and the Mobile Homes Act 1983.

2. The occupier may only place the mobile home in a situation or position that fits in accordance with the Model Standards.

3. Homes must be kept in sound and clean conditions, and external decoration must be maintained. Paths, steps, decking and walkways should be maintained in a safe and accessible c0ndition (including removing trip hazards). Gardens, paths and driveways must not become overgrown with weeds or plants which are likely to spread to areas outside the pitch.

4. Any alterations to a home, including but not limited to extensions, porches, steps, additions or replacements, must be in line with the Model Standards and must allow your home to be defined as a mobile home or caravan in accordance with the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1968 (as amended) and the Mobile Homes Act 1983.

5. No flammable items or materials may be stored beneath a mobile home. Flammable items or materials must be stored in a suitable housing

2. Gas, Electricity, Water and, Drains

1. Gas - The gas supplier is responsible for the infrastructure, connections and supply up to and including the meter. The occupier is responsible for the pipework and connections from the meter up to and into the home.

2. Electricity - The electricity supplier is responsible for the electricity supply and infrastructure as far as and including the meter. The council is responsible for the equipment which provides circuit protection ( MCB / RCD). The occupier is responsible for all cabling after this equipment. Occupiers must not tamper with any part of the electrical infrastructure or the meter. If tampering with the meter results in a distortion of the apparent units used to the benefit of the occupier the issue will be treated as a criminal matter and passed to the police.

3. Water - Thames Water are responsible for the supply, pipework and connections up to the meter.

Foxhall Manor Park

The occupiers are responsible for the supply, pipework and connections from the meter up to and into the home.

Radley Parks'

The landlord is responsible for the supply, pipework and connections from the meter to the point at which the pipework comes above ground

The occupiers are responsible for the supply, pipework and connections from the ground­ level, up to and into the home.

4. Drains - The landlord is responsible for all shared drainage and pipework below ground. The occupier is responsible for all drainage above ground.

5. Occupiers must ensure that there is no waste or improper use of the water supply to their pitch, and they must notify the council immediately of any leakage that may arise within the confines of the park.                                     ·

6. In the interest of safety, no flammable items or materials including gas cylinders may be stored within the six metre separation boundary between homes unless they are contained in a fire proof box or storage unit, or contained behind a fire wall

7. The occupier must not permit any matter to enter WC, gullies or drains which is likely to cause blockage or damage to the park drainage infrastructure.

3. The Pitch

1. All homes must be placed on a concrete base which extends over the whole area . occupied by the unit, and must project an additional 1 metre outwards from any doorways to enable occupants to enter and leave safely.

2. As the council is responsible for the maintenance of bases you may not make any changes or alternations.

4. Fences and walls

1. Existing wooden fences or walls on pitches may be replaced with a fence or wall of the same height. New fences or walls must not be higher than 2 metres.

2. Fences and walls must be maintained in good condition and appearance. Wooden fences must be treated with wood preservative solutions as appropriate. Damaged panels must be replaced.as soon as reasonably practicable.

5. Trees, Hedges and Bushes

1. Council trees are regularly. inspected and significant ones are recorded and labelled. The council will arrange all necessary work to such trees and occupiers should not interfere with them in any way.

2. Trees planted on pitches by occupiers both past and present are the responsibility of the current occupier and should be properly maintained and not allowed to cause a nuisance to neighbours.

3. Hedges and bushes must be kept trimmed so that they do not unreasonably obstruct the view of road users. In any case they will not exceed two metres in height.

4. Hedges and bushes .must not overhang roads or footpaths. Trees must not overhang footpaths in a way which interferes with pedestrians

6. Sheds and other structures

1. Any new or replacement garage, car port, storage shed, fuel bunker or other structure must be made of non combustible material if it stands within the six metre separation zone between homes.

2. A porch attached to the home may protrude no more than one metre into the separation zone and must not exceed two metres in length and must not exceed the height of the home.