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Overnight Parking Ban to Tackle Cayton Campervan Chaos

An experimental ban on overnight parking by motorhomes is to be introduced in Cayton Bay next month after an increase in complaints related to camper-vans.

Local councillor Roberta Swiers says The number of camper-vans parking up near Cayton Bay is causing problems for other beach users and she received an increase in complaints from local residents over the summer months.

It's also hoped that the ban on overnight motorhome parking in Cayton Bay will help stop waste being dumped at the roadside.

Councillor Swiers says the situation got out of hand over the summer months with dozens of camper-vans parking up on local roads.

The decision to introduce an experimental ban on overnight parking by motorhomes comes after a surge in complaints since the COVID-19 pandemic, which sparked a rise in the popularity of motor caravanning.

While a previous temporary Traffic Restriction Order (TRO) prohibiting overnight parking from 11 pm to 7 am was in effect from 2012 to 2015, it was allowed to lapse due to objections from the motor caravanning community. However, the council say that the current situation has necessitated a re-evaluation and the implementation of a new experimental TRO.

The experimental TRO, which will come into force later in November will run for six months with a concurrent public consultation period. This will allow for feedback from residents, businesses, and the motor caravanning community. Following the consultation, a report will be presented to the Scarborough and Whitby Area Committee in the summer of 2025, with a final decision expected in the autumn of 2025.

While the initial focus is on three high-profile areas—Sandsend, Royal Albert Drive, and Cayton Bay— the council is also gathering data on other streets to potentially implement further restrictions. The council emphasizes the need for robust evidence of problems to support any future restrictions. This evidence gathering will include parking surveys, photographs, and ongoing complaint records.

The council acknowledges the importance of considering the concerns of local businesses who rely on tourism and the potential impact of parking restrictions on their trade. They are encouraging businesses to actively participate in the consultation process, providing valuable input for decision-making.

A petition against the proposed ban on overnight parking on Royal Albert Drive, with over 500 signatures, highlights the concerns of those who believe the ban will negatively affect local businesses. The petition suggests alternative solutions, such as designating areas on Royal Albert Drive as "Aires," with a modest overnight fee, and enforcing bans on tents, fires, and BBQs. The council is reviewing the petition and considering its suggestions, acknowledging the existing chemical toilet facilities on Royal Albert Drive installed for the convenience of visiting motor caravans. However, the council has expressed reservations about implementing charging for overnight parking on the highway, citing concerns about potential harm to local campsites and the possibility of exacerbating existing issues.

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