About the regulations
The Mobile Homes (Requirement for Manager of Site to be Fit and Proper Person) (England) Regulations 2020 require mobile home site owners to apply to be included on a register of fit and proper persons.
Who it applies to
The legislation applies to residential mobile home sites operating on a commercial basis. Non-commercial, family-occupied sites are exempt.
How to apply
To apply, you will need to submit a completed application form, pay an application fee, and provide a copy of a Basic Criminal Records Check.
Information about how to arrange a DBS check can be found on the Government’s website here.
Fees and Charges for 2026-2027
| Mobile Home Site Licence- New 1-10 | £560 |
| Mobile Home Site Licence- Renewal 1-10 | £280 |
| Mobile Home Site Licence- New 11-50 | £960 |
| Mobile Home Site Licence- Renewal 11-50 | £480 |
| Mobile Home Site Licence- New 51-100 | £1,240 |
| Mobile Home Site Licence- Renewal 51-100 | £620 |
| Mobile Home Site Licence- New 101-200 | £2,457 |
| Mobile Home Site Licence- Renewal 101-200 | £1,230 |
| Variation of Site Licence | £159 |
| Deposit, Vary or Delete Site Rules | £102 |
| The Mobile Home Regulations- Assessment Fit and Proper Person | £344 |
Application form download
Application process
Knowsley Council will review your application and check that you meet the fit and proper person criteria. If you are approved, you will be included on the register for up to five years.
What happens if you fail to comply
If you fail to comply with the requirements, you may be committing an offence. This could result in an unlimited fine or, if convicted twice or more, the revocation of your site licence.
View the current register
More information
Mobile homes fit and proper person test: guidance for local authorities - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Home - The Leasehold Advisory Service (lease-advice.org)
For more information, or to view the current register, please contact the Environmental Health department.
Contact
Environmental Health
Telephone
0151 443 4712