Kings Esplanade, Hove

BEACH HUT #19

Perfectly positioned along one of the South Coast’s most sought-after stretches of Hove Lawns, this charming hut offers sea views, fresh coastal air, and front-row seats to Brighton & Hove’s famous sunsets.

BEACH HUT – WE LOVE IT TOO

We love it too because WE LOVE IT…

Because of the fantastic location with easy access to cafés, water sports, and the vibrant promenade.

BEACH HUT – RESIDENTS ALLOWED

RESIDENTS ALLOWED

The Licence for Brighton & Hove Beach Huts is available for residents* only and is granted for a minimum of three years.

Please refer to Brighton & Hove City Council Terms & Conditions of Licence – Hove Beach Huts – for details of use and decoration specifications.

* A resident is a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis. It applies to Home Owners and Tenants who typically pay Brighton & Hove Council Tax.

BEACH HUT – PURCHASER INFORMATION

Before buying a beach hut, please read carefully and familiarise yourself with Brighton & Hove’s Terms & Conditions for buying a beach hut, details of use and decoration specification.

BEACH HUTS – LICENCE FEE 2026/2027

An Annual Licence Fee is payable to Brighton & Hove City Council.
For the period April 2026 to March 2027 the annual fee is £534.27.(including VAT) payable annually or by direct debit per month.

To be paid by the seller. The Transfer Fee:
(a) The Transfer Fee shall be determined as the greater of:
(i) 10% of the sale price between the Licensee and a new owner
of the beach hut or
(ii) Four times the licence fee (exclusive of value added tax) at
the time the transfer completes.

BEACH HUTS – SEAFRONT OFFICE CONTACT DETAILS

The Seafront Office issues licences for Hove beach huts.

You will need to attend the Seafront Office to sign the licence when you buy.
The Seafront Office is on the lower promenade between Brighton Pier and West Pier, located underneath the arches opposite the Brighton Centre.

141 King’s Road Arches
Lower Esplanade
BRIGHTON
East Sussex
BN1 2FN

Tel: 01273 292715 / 6

BEACH HUTS – LIFEGUARDS

Do you enjoy swimming, paddle or kite-boarding?

Then you’ll probably want to be near a life-guarded beach for safety purposes. Find out where the lifeguard posts are situated by clicking https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/libraries-leisure-and-arts/seafront/lifeguards

BEACH HUT BUSINESS RATES

Business rates are a tax set by the government and are charged on business properties, including beach huts.

Refer to https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/business-and-trade/business-rates/business-rates

Read more about non-domestic rates at https://www.callawaysestateagents.co.uk/blog/beach-huts-non-domestic-rates/

DOG FRIENDLY BEACHES

Dogs are permitted on all beaches in Brighton & Hove from 1 October to 30 April. During the rest of the year, dogs are only permitted on beaches listed as dog friendly beaches (and these are well signposted).

For more information, go to https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/libraries-leisure-and-arts/seafront/dog-friendly-beaches-map