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Following the change of government we are reviewing all content on this website.

This page provides a list of available park homes publications, including guidance, consultations and research (listed under Related Publications).

In addition the following publications are available in print only:

Report of the Park Homes Working Party (2000)
The Stationery Office (TSO Ltd) bookshop, ISBN: 185112411X, Price: £10.
Harassment and Unlawful Eviction of Private Rented Sector Tenants and Park Home Residents (2000)
DETR, ISBN: 185112 390 3, Price: £22
This report provided a better understanding of the nature of harassment and illegal eviction; explored how local authorities use their powers to deal with these problems; and identified good practice in preventing and tackling harassment and unlawful eviction.
Local Authority Licensing of Park Home Estates (2000)
DETR, ISBN: 1 85112 430 6, Price: £20
As part of the park home working group a study was commissioned to examine the experiences of local authorities operating the park home site licensing system. This also produced best practice guidance for local authorities.
Fire spread between caravans, Building Research Establishment
M P Shipp, Date: 1 September 1991, Price £9.00, Stock Code: 1111, ISBN: 0 11 752177 9
This publication describes work carried out to examine the spacing difference between park homes (mobile homes) and holiday caravans. Ignitability tests were conducted on samples of caravan material and two complete caravans were fire tested. Construction materials, combustible items kept near the caravans and fire screens were factors considered.