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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 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 are approximately 45 people on the waiting list. The waiting list will re-open when 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 2011 is £327 per annum.
For non residents the rent for 2011 is £654 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 for the beach hut which may vary according to size, condition and location. An owner may only sell their beach hut through the Council's waiting list and as the huts themselves are private property the Council is not involved in their individual valuations.
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 Centre on tel: 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need planning permission?If you need the Council''s advice on whether you need planning permission, print off and complete one of the three forms appropriate for your proposal and forward it to us. Email us on planningadvice@fareham.gov.uk, telephone 01329 236100, send a facsimile to 01329 821500 or send the details by post and we will advise you if you need Building Regulations Consent or planning permission.
How much will my planning application cost?
A list of fees is available on the Planning Portal (External Link). You will be able to work out the fee for your planning application using this.
How long does it take to make a decision on my planning application?
The Council makes a decision on most planning applications within eight weeks. You may make an appeal to Government if we have not sent you the decision within the expiry date in our letter acknowledging your application (usually eight weeks from receipt, but thirteen weeks for some major applications).
Can I view planning applications?
You can see the details of current and recent planning applications together with documents and decision notices at the online planning page.
What are your opening hours if I need to speak to a planning officer?
The Council offices are open on Monday to Friday between 08.45 and 17.15 (16.45 on Friday). A duty planning officer is available to answer questions from telephone callers and visitors between 09.00 and 13.00. If you have a question that needs research, you should print off and submit details on the planning advice enquiry forms on our website.
Will you investigate development my neighbour is carrying out? will you tell my neighbour I complained about them?
Complaints of breaches of planning control (e.g.: building work or new uses of land in the absence of necessary plannning permission or not as shown on the planning permission, ignoring conditions of planning permission) are dealt with by the Planning Enforcement Team. You will need to give us your name and contact details as we will not take action on anonymous complaints; however, we will treat your complaint in confidence.
Why do I need planning permission when many people have built similar things without encountering problems?
Planning permission may not be needed in every case. Some works are not counted as develoment (e.g.: general painting and decorating); other carefully defined kinds of development, particularly for works to dwellinghouses or in their gardens, are granted general permission by the government so they don''t need a specific planning permission. (NB: These entitlements may be withdrawn by planning condition of earlier planning permissions or by a direction for specific classes of development in specific areas:- Articles 3 and 4 of the Town and Country Planning General Development Procedure Order 1995). If your development does not fall into those categories, you will need to apply for planning permission.
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Fareham Borough Council, Civic Offices, Civic Way, Hampshire, PO16 7AZ
Tel: +44 (0)1329 236100 | Mobile Text/Photo: 07876 131415 | Fax: +44 (0)1329 821770
