On 04/03/24 the Council, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, the Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (South Ayrshire Council) Designation Order 2012 and the Road Traffic Act 1991 and of all other enabling powers, made the above-named Order which will make it unlawful for a Motor Caravan to wait other than in a dedicated parking bay in the car parks:
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Parking Bays for Motor Caravans - Days and Hours when charges will be made: Ballantrae – The Vennel Car Park Monday to Sunday 6:00pm to 9:00am (15 hours) Troon – North Shore Road (Barassie Toilet Block) Car Park Monday to Sunday 6:00pm to 9:00am (15 hours) 1 April to 30 September |
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Parking Period |
Parking Charge |
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Up to 15 Hours (1 day) Up to 30 hours (2 consecutive days) Up to 45 hours (3 consecutive days) Maximum duration stay 45 hours (3 consecutive days) |
£10 £20 £30 |
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Maximum period for which vehicles may wait |
up to 45 hours (3 consecutive days) |
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No Return within 24 Hours after a maximum duration stay |
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The restrictions are necessary following concerns and associated health and safety issues raised over the unregulated use of South Ayrshire Council car parks and on-street shore front locations by visitors using campervan style vehicles for overnight and long stay parking.
The £10 fee for the overnight parking session will include use of waste disposal facilities. A number of designated parking bays allowing a maximum three night stay will be provided at each car park to help control the amount of vehicles using these car parks and ensure vehicles are positioned a safe distance apart, whilst also maintaining adequate provision for cars. This should address anticipated safety concerns in respect of obstructive parking by motor caravans (campervans) on-street through the coming summer with an expected trend towards staycations rather than holidaying abroad.
This Order is in force from 12:00am on Monday 1 April 2024 and will remain in place until 11:59pm on Tuesday 30 September 2025.
Legislation Information
Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, the Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (South Ayrshire Council) Designation Order 2012 and the Road Traffic Act 1991 and of all other enabling powers
Off-Street Troon & Ballantrae Motor Caravans NOTICE 2024.pdf
Off-Street Troon & Ballantrae Motor Caravans TTRO 2024.pdf