Beach Hut 156 with direct access to the beach and a choice of cafes within walking distance, this property on the prom is an obvious choice. The beach has a lifeguard on duty from May to September.
Because with easy access to the beach, you can dip your toes or enjoy a swim against the backdrop of Hove’s expansive promenade and amenities. There is also plenty of space to put up a gazebo on the open green space behind.
BEACH HUT #156
With direct access to the beach and a choice of cafes within walking distance, this property on the prom is an obvious choice. The beach has a lifeguard on duty from May to September.
BEACH HUT – WHY WE LOVE IT
WE LOVE IT…
Because with easy access to the beach, you can dip your toes or enjoy a swim against the backdrop of Hove’s expansive promenade and amenities. There is also plenty of space to put up a gazebo on the open green space behind.
BEACH HUTTER – WE LOVE IT TOO
We love it too because it is the perfect place to relax with friends and family, we shall be very sad to let it go after 23 wonderful years of beach hut ownership.
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 – 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 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 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/
PARKING ZONE R
Making your trip to the beach hut on foot? The hut lies between Westbourne Villas and Princes Crescent.
Driving to the hut? Parking Zone R and also close to parking zone N.
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 HUTS – LICENCE FEE 2025/2026
An Annual Licence Fee is payable to Brighton & Hove City Council.
For the period April 2025 to March 2026 the annual fee is £518.70(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.
