Beach Hut Information

Beach Hut Information and Applications

The council has approximately 3050 sites within the Tendring area which are owned by individuals who pay an annual site licence fee to place their hut on one of our sites. In some circumstances National Non Domestic Rates are applicable. Site licence conditions and specifications are the beach hut owner’s responsibility to ensure they are familiar with what is required before they purchase a site licence, these are available on the links below and are sent out at completion of a new licence.

To obtain a beach hut privately you will need to find a beach hut owner who wants to sell their beach hut. Owners who want to sell will usually put a notice up or advertise in the local press. When you purchase a beach hut you need to make sure that the owner and the new buyer completes an application of new site licence and pays the fee of £512.50. You should also make sure there are no outstanding licence fees.

The beach hut owner will decide the selling price. The council charges an annual site licence fee which is sent out around the 1st April.  The charge varies with the size and area of the site. We charge a reduced fee for Tendring District residents subject to checks carried out by us during the process of the transfer, the concession will only be added provided the named licensee pays council tax to Tendring District Council. Please be aware that ownership of beach huts is subject to National Non Domestic Rates (NNDR), particularly if you are a small business owner or have more than one beach hut in your name. It may be possible to claim up to 100% relief for NNDR.  Visit National Non Domestic Rates further information and to check if you are eligible to claim a discount.

Please note that we do not offer a refund on the licence fee once the annual invoice has been issued, this is transferred automatically with the new owners and should be taken into consideration of the private sale. In the event of a beach hut owner passing away, we can transfer the licence free of charge in accordance to Solicitors instructions, proof of probate or any legal documents relating to the deceased, please also ensure that the “application for deceased” is completed and enclosed with all the documentation.

The fee for an application is £512.50, you can complete this online, Beach Hut Site Licence Application and Payment Form, or using the downloadable form Beach Hut Site Licence Application below.

Beach hut fees and charges

Beach Hut Site Licence Application

Beach hut conditions

Beach hut specification

Beach hut parking permit guide

Beach hut strategy

Deceased Application Form

Beach Hut Damage

If you notice damage to any beach hut, please report it to us via our online report form

Beach Hut Balcony Application Form (Southcliff Walton)

Beach Hut Balcony Application Form (Southcliff Walton)

Prices of Weekly Beach Hut Hire Clacton On Sea – Seahorse II & Single Beach Huts at Walton

September – June: £178.23

July –  August: £254.61

Prices of Weekly Beach Hut Hire Clacton On Sea - Specially Adapted Hut (Suitable for Wheelchairs)

Adapted beach hut Single side - September to June:£178.23

Adapted beach hut Double side - September to June:£254.61

Adapted beach hut Single side - July to August(PEAK) : £254.61

Adapted beach hut Double side - July to August(PEAK) : £330.99

All prices are inclusive of VAT.

Please note that the bookings are Saturday to Friday(inclusive)

For further information please contact us by calling 01255 686702 or Email us directly beachhuts@tendringdc.gov.uk

Access to Promenade and Beach Hut Sites

Out of hours promenade access permits

From 1st November 2026 to 14th March 2027 we are offering Out of Season Permits for promenade gate access for hours outside of the usual seasonal restricted times. The purpose of this is to allow for larger maintenance jobs to be carried out on beach huts, whereby a vehicle/van is less restricted.

To apply for a permit, please read the terms and conditions and email beachhuts@tendringdc.gov.uk with an attached risk assessment and public liability insurance document. The permit, if approved by the team, will then be sent to you.  Permits will be valid for the dates displayed on the permit.  You will be required to provide full dates and associated hut numbers for every job you are carrying out and this may mean more than one permit request has to be completed.

In Season gate access

Seafront gates are locked at all times and have combination padlocks.  Access may be granted from 8-10am or 6-8pm daily by completing this online form.

‍Beach Hut Associations

Brightlingsea - Sarah Chandler - 01206855447

Clacton/Holland - Mr R Lafferty – 01255487276

Frinton - Hayley Hill - Chairman - www.frintonbeachhutassociation.co.uk(link is external)  or Facebook Frinton Beach Hut Association

Harwich/Dovercourt - Heather - 01255556944 or 07783365398

Walton - Chairman Melanie Whitehead -  01206 827887 or Membership Secretary Richard Bareham - 01206 210799