A campsite that’s had an exemption certificate issued to it, enabling it to operate lawfully without planning permission.

The process by which a campsite is certificated by an exempted camping organisation.

An individual member of the (Greener Camping) Club. Entitles the member and his/her immediate family to camp at a certificated site in one camping or glamping unit.

A camping club or organisation that holds exemption certificates, issued by the Welsh Government and/or Natural England, enabling them to ‘certificate’ individual campsites and hold rallies.

The physical certificate that is issued to campsites on an annual basis.

An unfortunate phrase that has caught on - thought to originate from ‘glamorous camping’. Basically, it’s camping in comfort, in a pre-erected glamping unit.

For example a shepherd’s hut, eco pod or vintage caravan (eg. Airstream). Must be on a chassis and have wheels. Capable of being uncoupled from any services and towed off site in the closed season. In exempted rules, counts against a site’s maximum of five permitted caravan units.

The authority that issues the exemption certificates to the exempted camping organisation. Eg. Welsh Government and Natural England.

Local Planning Authority, with which the Club must consult during a new site application.

The process by which the campsite joins up a new member. Typically this is one member per booking/unit.

One of the two Issuing Authorities with which GCC holds its Exemption.

The period of time that the campsite is open for business. For Greener Camping Club campsites this is typically May to September but can be March to October, or even year round.

A physical spot on the ground where a tent can be pitched, or campervan, caravan or motorhome can park for the purpose of recreational camping. There is no limit on the number of pitches a certificated site can have - the limit applies to the number of units (see 'Units').

Eg. yurt, tipi, bell tent, geodesic dome, safari tent etc. Wall and roof must be of fabric, not rigid, nor clad with rigid materials, either inside or out. Nor should there be any permanently fixed internal structures or services.

Not to be confused with ‘pitch’, a unit refers to a tent, caravan, glamping structure etc. The number of units permitted on a campsite is limited to the number approved by the Club.

Welsh Government, one of the two Issuing Authorities with which GCC holds its Exemption.

Permits the use of land as a campsite for any 28 days (in Wales) of 60 days (in England) in a 12 month period. Many conditions and restrictions apply.