Beach Huts
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!
- QWho can rent a site?
- QHow much will it cost me?
- QHow much is the National Non-Domestic Rate charge?
- QDo I need Insurance?
- QHow do I get further information?
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Who can rent a site?
AResidents 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.
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How much will it cost me?
AThe 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.
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How much is the National Non-Domestic Rate charge?
AThe 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
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Do I need Insurance?
AYes, 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-insuranceNB: The Council makes no recommendation to any particular supplier
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How do I get further information?
AFor further information please contact our Estates Officer on (01237) 428738 or email: property@torridge.gov.uk