What about laws and regulations when building a glamping site?
You will need to comply with local laws and regulations when you buy glamping tents and decide to set up a glamping site. Here are some things to consider.
Talk to the local authority or municipality
You will undoubtedly need some form of permission to build a glamping site or to extend an existing campsite with glamping tents. However, the level of regulation depends on which country you are operating in. Some countries have stricter rules than others. In the Netherlands, safari tents, fortunately, fall outside the scope of the Dutch building decree. Although the tents have a permanent set-up, they are designed as temporary camping equipment and so the building decree does not apply. This saves a lot of time and effort.
If you plan on using farmland or woodland for a glamping site in, for example the UK, you will need to get approval for the change of use and planning permission. In each country different rules apply and within each country local regulations will apply. But don’t let that put you off, talk to the local authority, because many are likely to want to boost tourism in their area.
Consider local regulations
You will have to consider local regulations, depending on the country and local region in which you are planning to build a glamping site. These regulations could include assessments for the impact your site will have on the landscape or on traffic on local roads. Furthermore, you may have to consider issues such as sewage and water drainage. Most often, there are local regulations covering everything from the safety of wood-burning stoves to rubbish disposal. You will also need the relevant insurance, so make sure you do your homework.
Join an interest group or trade association
A trade association such as the Glamping Association in the UK, the American Glamping Association or RECRON in the Netherlands which represents glamping entrepreneurs, is a good source of help and advice if you are planning on building a glamping site. Joining an association means that you can ask questions from others who are successfully running a glamping business.
Feel free to contact us, if you need help and advice on regulations regarding building a glamping site with glamping tents in your country or region!
Originally published at https://www.yalacanvaslodges.com.
