If you own your own vehicle you can only freedom camp on local authority land if your vehicle is certified as self-contained.  From now, until 7 June 2025, that means if you want to freedom camp your vehicle must have either a 'blue warrant' certificate of self-containment, or a 'green warrant' certificate of self-containment under the new system.

Blue warrants 

  • If your private vehicle is already certified as self-contained (with an existing blue warrant card) then you can continue to freedom camp until your blue warrant expires or until 7 June 2025 (whichever date comes first). 
  • From 7 June 2024, if your blue warrant expires or you need a new warrant, you will need to be certified under the new green warrant system.
  • Blue warrants will stop being valid on 7 June 2025. From then, all vehicles must be certified under the new green warrant card system. 

Green warrants 

  • If you are seeking to have your private vehicle certified as self-contained under the new green warrant requirements, you need to have your vehicle certified by a Certification Authority.
  • Visit the Register to find a Certification Authority operating in your region.
  • This certification will be valid for four years.  
  • To receive a green warrant, your vehicle must meet requirements in relation to its water supply system, fixed toilet, wastewater system, ventilation system, sink, and rubbish storage. 

What you need to know about certification for privately owned self-contained vehicles

You can find more information about the new requirements for private self-contained vehicles on the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board Website.