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PERFORMING RENOVATION WORKS TO HUTS

General guidance as follows:

If you’re making any major changes to a hut, such as demolition/re-build, changing the footprint size of the hut, changing the type of roof (flat to pitch or vice versa) etc.,* you will need to apply for Planning Permission from the Southend City Council.

Alternatively, if the work is minor and outside of the above examples, you do not need to advise the Council however, you must observe regulations pertaining to beach huts as specified in the Southend City Plan which can be found on the Council website. (Choice of materials, colours, etc.,)

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‘*’ The list of examples provided is not exhaustive.​​​

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IS THERE A PROVISION FOR VEHICLE ACCESS TO THE REAR OF THIS STRETCH OF HUTS

There is no official provision for vehicle access to the rear of this stretch of huts. But there is not usually a problem with careful and considerate use of a vehicle in the process of hut work, if the owner can find a safe way through without damaging Council property or contravening road traffic regulations. Sometimes, the traffic wardens prove a little uncooperative and seem unaware that since it is not a public highway nor a Council car park, they don't have any jurisdiction there.

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PLEASE NOTE: The SBHOA present this review for guidance only.

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