Planning Pitfalls: Why Glamping Applications Are Getting Rejected & How to Succeed

The glamping industry is booming, but securing planning permission for a site is becoming increasingly difficult. Many Glamping Site Setup Consultancies are facing rejection, with local authorities tightening restrictions.

Even Jeremy Clarkson, who’s been at war with planning authorities on Clarkson’s Farm, would probably have something to say about how impossible it’s becoming to get permission for anything these days!

Take a recent case in Leicestershire: a planning application for shepherd huts and glamping pods—submitted by a well-known consultancy—was flatly refused. The reasons?

• The site was outside any defined settlement boundary
• It was ‘too remote’ and far from basic services
• It conflicted with four core strategy policies
• The application also wasn’t supported by any of the following:
  • Ecological appraisal
  • Biodiversity impact assessment
  • Woodland impact report
  • Flood risk assessment
  • Pollution and highway safety impact assessments

The Harsh Reality: Big Claims, Poor Results

Glamping consultancies boast about their expertise, stating:
“Drawing on decades of combined experience, we help you prepare the plans, statements, and supporting evidence needed to file a successful application.”

And yet, their actual success rate tells a different story. Local councils aren’t buying into the hype.

Why Stamford Shepherd Huts Ltd Delivers Better Planning Success

At Stamford Shepherd Huts Ltd, our experienced planning team knows how to navigate the system effectively. We offer:

✅ Competitive rates in the industry
✅ Expert knowledge of planning policies, including alternative methods to station shepherd huts without the need for full planning permission
✅ Specialist experience with protected areas such as Green Belts, AONBs, National Parks, and flood zones

Don’t let poor planning advice cost you time and money. If you’re serious about securing planning permission for your glamping site, contact us today.

We’ll help you get it right the first time- and save you a fortune!