Holiday lets, lodges and glamping sites are often reached by narrow lanes with no footway. Councils and neighbours worry about extra traffic. Usually the numbers are small, but the access still has to work.
How much traffic?
A holiday unit typically generates far fewer trips than a permanent home, with movements concentrated on changeover days. Comparable sites show the pattern, and setting it out clearly answers most concerns about the lane.
The access
- Visibility at the junction with the public road
- Width of the lane and places to pass
- Gradient and surface of the track
- Space to turn within the site, including for service vehicles
Practical fixes
- A passing place or two on a long single-track lane
- Cutting back vegetation within the highway verge
- Signage for arriving guests
- Directions that route visitors along the most suitable roads
The location question
National policy supports sustainable rural tourism and recognises that rural sites will often be reached by car. Officers still like to see what has been done to offer alternatives, such as cycle storage, links to footpaths or information on local buses.
General information, not advice on a specific site. Policy and guidance correct as of October 2026.