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Beach Huts

Where are the beach huts ?

Fareham has two beach hut locations both at Hill Head, the first at Monks Hill which has 60 sites available and the other at Cliff Road which has 105 sites.

How long is the waiting list for a beach hut?

Unfortunately due to the high demand for beach huts the Council have regrettably had to close the waiting list to new applicants. On average only 8 beach huts exchange ownership each year and at present there is in excess of 100 people on the waiting list, the waiting list will re open once it has become more manageable.

How much does it cost to rent the land on which the beach hut is sited?

The beach huts are privately owned, however each owner will enter into an agreement with the council for use of the site. This will include the payment of an annual plot rent and national non-domestic rates on the hut.

 

For Fareham residents the rent for 2008 is £276 per annum.

 

For non residents the rent for 2008 is £552 per annum.

How much does it cost to purchase a beach hut?

It is between the vendor and prospective owner to negotiate a purchase price price for the beach hut which may vary according to size, condition and location. Although the owner may only sell their beach hut through the Council's waiting list, the Council is not involved in the valuation of huts, however as a guide beach huts can cost on average £5,000 (site dependant).

Can I purchase a beach hut privately?

It is not possible to purchase a beach hut privately. Huts may only be purchased via the waiting list which is maintained by the Estates section, who will then grant permission to site the beach hut on the foreshore.

Tell me about the Beach Hut Association

The local beach hut owners have set up an association which meet every two months to discuss any issues relating to the beach huts and surrounding area. For more information please contact


Chairman - Percy O'Dell or Secretary - Ann Jones
11 Funtley Lane
Funtley
Fareham
Hants
PO17 5EH
e-mail : aanniejones@aol.com

Do I need planning permission to replace my hut?

When a beach hut (or any property) is demolished then in planning terms it is treated as though it has never existed. As such a planning application is required.

 

For more information please contact the Customer Service Center on tel: 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.