Seashore hut technique proposals agreed

Closing proposals for a brand new Seashore Hut Technique at Tendring District Council (TDC) have been agreed by the Cupboard.

The brand new technique follows a evaluation of the present doc, adopted in 2013, and was topic to 2 consultations in 2022 – which led to greater than 4,000 responses being obtained by the council.

Key modifications embody introducing business leases for many who want to hire out their seaside hut for greater than ten days annually; limiting seaside hut agreements to 1 per family (for brand spanking new hut house owners); standardising designs and variations; and transferring from issuing licences to leases.

At the moment (Friday, 17 February) Cupboard agreed the ultimate proposals, together with responses to the session suggestions.

Alex Porter, TDC Cupboard Member for Leisure and Tourism, mentioned the suggestions created new enterprise alternatives and are higher deal for native residents;

“We’ve got listened to the suggestions supplied and really feel these proposals symbolize a modernisation of seaside hut agreements” Councillor Porter mentioned.

“The brand new technique will present extra safety for hut house owners, an thrilling enterprise alternative for many who need to run a seaside hut rental enterprise and, assist to spend money on additional enhancements to our fantastic seafronts for the advantage of all.“

“I’m more than happy my Cupboard colleagues have agreed the brand new seaside hut technique.”

Industrial leases will begin this April with non-public safe leases changing the present licence system from April 2024.

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