Published on 28 August 2019
The Council has 68 sites that are rented out on a long term basis to beach hut owners. The sites are on the Promenade and an area at Merley Road both at Westward Ho!
Residents and non-residents can rent sites but they provide and maintain their own beach huts. The Beach huts are very popular and all sites are rented out at present.
The Beach Hut owner will decide the selling price of the hut. The Council charges a site rental that is payable in advance each year from 1 April. The passing rental for the 2019/20 financial year has been set at £430 + VAT per annum. (£516 inclusive of VAT at 20%). We also have to charge National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR) on your beach hut.
The 2018 Rateable Value for Beach Hut sites has been set by the Valuation Office at £620. The rates payable for all Beach Huts for 2019/20 is £193.77 for the year. You may also be entitled to claim Small Business Rate Relief which could attract a reduction in your rates bill. For more information about Non Domestic Rate charges, please contact the NDDR team on (01237) 428985/428986 or email: businessrates@torridge.gov.uk
Yes, it is a condition of your tenancy that you insure your beach hut. Supplier details can be found using the link below:
Towergate Insurance
Telephone: 0344 346 0570
Website: https://www.towergateinsurance.co.uk/beach-hut-insurance
NB: The Council makes no recommendation to any particular supplier
For further information please contact our Estates Officer on (01237) 428738 or email: property@torridge.gov.uk