Western Esplanade, Portslade, Brighton

BEACH HUT #459

Beach Hut 459 is easy to spot; it sits between Hove Lagoon and the sea on the promenade, the last of the huts! Let Hove Lagoon’s play park, paddling pool and lagoon keep the children entertained during holidays, weekends and after school. The Big Beach Café offers drinks and snacks to keep hunger at bay after working up an appetite with a walk or jog along the prom. In built storage and a custom made wind break in the beach hut red and green colours.

BEACH HUT – WHY WE LOVE IT

WE LOVE IT…
Because of the great location close to the lagoon with all of its fantastic amenities including sailing and a new sauna.

FROM THE BEACH HUTTER – WE LOVE IT TOO

We love it too because of the fond memories we have, particularly joining in for the festive Hove Beach Huts open day in 2021.

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 2024/2025

An Annual Licence Fee is payable to Brighton & Hove City Council.

For the period April 2024 to March 2025 the annual fee is £521.33 (including VAT) payable annually or by direct debit. 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 – 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

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

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/