There are a rising number of campervans being parked in “inappropriate” locations across Gwynedd, a councillor says.
Cae Larsen has called for the local authority Cyngor Gwynedd to take action to bring the situation “under better control”, amid a reported increase in the number of motorhomes and campervans staying in lay-bys, car parks, and scenic areas.
Larsen acknowledged the contribution made by campers to the county’s tourist economy, however, adding that responsible van owners were welcome.
Concerns have also been raised on social media about campervans causing road and access issues, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS).
Cyngor Gwynedd has four specific sites in which motorhomes can be parked up overnight, called Arosfan sites, at a cost of £16.50 per night.
Problems have been reported at Llyn Padarn in Llanberis, where an eight-space Arosfan site has been outnumbered by campervans parked in adjacent bays.
Larsen is set to call on Cyngor Gwynedd to consider what action can be taken at the next full council meeting on 24 September.
In a written report to councillors, he said he was concerned about vehicles staying “for extended periods in places not intended for that purpose”.