Motorhome storage on spare land
Turn a field, farm yard or unused plot into secure parking for local motorhomes and caravans.
- £3k-15k
- Side hustle
- Own premises
Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.
Official data
8,700 UK companies in this field, 31% registered in the last 2 years
SIC 52103 “Operation of warehousing and storage facilities for land transport activities”. Source: Companies House, November 2026.
What it is
A small, fenced and gated storage area on land you own or rent, such as a corner of a farm, with a few dozen spaces for motorhomes and caravans.
Your first three steps
- Check with your local planning authority whether your land can be used for vehicle storage and whether you need permission
- Price up fencing, a lockable gate, hardstanding or a firm surface, lighting and basic CCTV
- Check what nearby storage sites charge, then advertise locally and on caravan and motorhome clubs' forums
Who pays
Motorhome and caravan owners who have no room at home, or whose street or housing estate does not allow parking them.
How it makes money
Monthly or annual fee per space, with price depending on vehicle size, surface and security. Some sites add extras such as battery charging.
Skills that help
- Basic organisation and record keeping
- Friendly, reliable customer service
- Practical property upkeep
Watch out for
- Planning permission or change of use, and any effect on farm tenancy or mortgage terms: check before you spend
- Insurance for stored vehicles in your care, as well as public liability; insurers may ask about security standards
- Business rates and tax on land used commercially: check with the council and HMRC
- Theft and damage risk, and clear written terms covering access hours and liability
- Flooding, drainage and access for large vehicles on rural lanes
Deep research report · UK
Everything you need to start: motorhome storage on spare land
Researched with live web search for United Kingdom: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start motorhome storage on spare land?
Startup costs are typically around £3,000 to £15,000, depending on fencing, gates, surfacing and security. These are estimates, so get quotes for your own site before you commit any money.
Do I need planning permission to store motorhomes on my land?
Planning permission or change of use is something to check before you spend, along with any effect on farm tenancy or mortgage terms. Also check business rates and tax with the council and HMRC, and ask your insurer about stored vehicles.
How much can motorhome storage on spare land earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around £400 to £2,500, depending on how many spaces you fill and what you charge. Time needed is estimated from around 3 hours a week, though this will vary with the size of your site.
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