You can live in a caravan on your smallholding if you are in the process of building a house or renovating a property. While you should still check with the local planning department, in most cases they will permit you to place a static caravan on the property as temporary accommodation while work is underway. In other cases, you may live on a temporary basis in a caravan on land but not as a permanent home. Check with your local authority as rules vary around the country.