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Felixstowe to Ban Campervans From Seafront Under Summer Parking Plan

The order seeks to improve beach access by keeping large vehicles off narrow sections of Undercliff Road East.

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Overview

  • Experimental traffic regulations take effect on July 7 and will run through the summer season.
  • Under the order, campervans and motorhomes will be excluded from Undercliff Road East, with cars-only bays replacing existing spaces alongside disabled badge holder parking.
  • East Suffolk Council, Suffolk County Council and Felixstowe Town Council say the measure addresses safety concerns and footway damage while ensuring clearer beach access.
  • Local campervan owners say the rules unfairly target them, calling the ban discriminatory and warning it could deter visitors and harm the seaside economy.
  • Some owners and residents have proposed dedicated camping bays similar to European models to balance parking needs with local access.