Tendring beach hut owners told to pay £70 veranda fee

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Tendring Council is introducing a £70 annual fee for beach hut verandas from April 2027 or owners risk losing them.

Beach hut owners across Tendring have been told they must pay a £70 fee to keep their verandas from the 2027/28 season or risk losing them. The fee applies to an extended licence starting from April 2027. Tendring Council said the charge will help care for and maintain the coastline.

Mick Barry, responsible for leisure and public realm at Tendring Council, said the council recognised that many verandas had been in place for a long time and had listened to owners' concerns. He said there are 'legitimate concerns' about the structural safety of some verandas and their impact on access to shared spaces. Each veranda will be reviewed individually, considering access, appearance and safety.

Owners who wish to keep their verandas must notify the council by 31 January. The new rule will apply to most beach hut owners across Tendring.

How it is being reported

• Beach hut owners told to pay charge or risk losing verandaBeach hut owners across Tendring have been told to pay a £70 fine for their veranda or they risk them being taken away.Echo (Basildon) · 22 Oct, 05:00
• Beach hut owners told to pay charge or risk losing verandaBeach hut owners across Tendring have been told to pay a £70 fine for their veranda or they risk them being taken away.Colchester Gazette · 22 Oct, 05:00
• Beach hut owners told to pay charge or risk losing verandaBeach hut owners across Tendring have been told to pay a £70 fine for their veranda or they risk them being taken away.Brentwood Guardian · 22 Oct, 05:00

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