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Patios/Block Paving Timber frames are not permitted, they must be
galvanised frames. Skirting may be fitted to your holiday
home. To ensure the skirting is well built and safe you
No patios shall be laid without prior permission of must have it professionally installed by Cosgrove Park’s
Cosgrove Park. No paving slabs shall be used other than approved contractor.
underneath steps / verandas / sheds. NO excavation or
removal of soil or grassed areas shall be started without The use of wooden panelling, ship lack style skirting and
prior permission of Cosgrove Park. camouflage netting are NOT permitted.

Exterior Lighting Gazebo’s

With the exception of exterior lights fitted at time of Articles such as arches, pergolas etc may only be
manufacture to the holiday home, with prior permission erected on a temporary basis and only then with prior
from Cosgrove Park, a maximum of three exterior lights permission from Cosgrove Park. Caravan owners are
may be fitted to the caravan or steps/veranda. reminded that they are responsible for any damage
caused to neighbouring caravans, cars or other property
All exterior lights shall be fitted with low energy damaged by a gazebo or similar item blowing away in the
fluorescent bulbs up to a maximum of 11w (equivalent to wind or catching fire etc. Tents are not permitted to be
a 60w standard bulb), low energy LED or a low voltage erected in gardens for the purpose of providing sleeping
halogen up to 35w.
accommodation. Event shelters are also not permitted.
A qualified electrician must fit lights and all cable and Gazebos may only be positioned on your plot if they meet
terminations should be of a type approved for exterior the following requirements:
use. Lights shall be suitably positioned so that they do
not cause light pollution to your neighbours or to other • A space of at least 3 metres (10ft) is maintained
persons with a direct view of your caravan. between any part of the gazebo and your neighbours
or any Holiday Home other than your own.
Cosgrove Park must approve any other work, additions,
constructions and developments. • Gazebos must be securely anchored down at all times.
• You accept all liability for any damage caused by the
Sheds/Bases gazebo.
• Timber decking bases are not permitted; any
• 1 x Keter shed, or storage box allowed per plot, the groundwork’s must be approved by the park prior to
Colour of Keter shed/storage box is to be CREAM work commencing.
& BROWN only. (If you require clarification, please
contact the reception for more details). Maximum size • If in the park’s opinion the gazebo condition or
8ft x 6ft (subject to plot size). appearance has fallen below an acceptable standard it
must be removed immediately upon receiving notice
• 1 X Keter storage bench in cream & brown allowed per plot. to do so. Gazebo’s must be taken down by the 30th of
• Only shed bases supplied by Cosgrove Park to be used, October.
no breeze blocks or pallets etc.
• No items are to be stored under your holiday home. Holiday Home Plot
If any shed is deemed too big for the plot, we will require Requirement
it to be removed or changed for a suitable size. If you are
unsure on the correct size, please contact the reception. It is the caravan owner’s responsibility to maintain the
garden to an acceptable standard. Should your garden
Steps/Veranda’s be deemed to look unsightly, the park will endeavour to
contact you to give you the opportunity to bring your
& Skirting garden up to standard. Weekly checks will be carried out
on all the plots. Please ensure you cut your grass within
A veranda dramatically increases the usable space of the allocated times (between 9am & 6pm).
your caravan and makes it easier to enjoy an outdoor Prior permission is required for any poles/stakes to be
lifestyle. A well-designed veranda allows outdoor seating driven into the ground due to the location of electricity
and dining area. It also improves the look and feel of your & gas supplies. Please contact reception who will be able
holiday home. All verandas must be installed by Cosgrove to discuss this with you. The park reserves the right to ask
Park’s approved contractor. For contact details please call the Holiday Homeowner to remove any items, objects,
into reception. furniture or ornament’s that do not meet the parks
In accordance with Local Authority guidelines, all steps, standard.
balconies and verandas brought on to Cosgrove Park Should you fail to do so, the park reserves the right to
must be constructed primarily of a non-combustible undertake whatever work is required to tidy the plot at a
material (not wooden). charge.

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