Commercial property to let and business opportunities

The enhancements are set to include new toilets and beach showers, improvements to the car park including EV charging points, walkways and new sustainable planting matched to its coastal setting. Other highlights include new social spaces for activities such as water play, as well as four new kiosk units to increase the range of food on offer and an area for visiting market events.  For more information please visit; Littlehampton Seafront Design Scheme page.

The anticipated programme of works is due to be completed summer 2025 (This may be subject to change). 

The available kiosks will be made from pre-fabricated shipping containers and will include a light fit out i.e. sink, work tops and lighting. Three of the containers are 15ft and one 20ft which will include a WC. The kiosks will have access to a communal forecourt known as Market Place which may include seating. 

Any letting of this site is to be in accordance with our Kiosk Lettings Strategy, with principal terms being derived from it. 

Final expressions of interest are sought and should be formally submitted for consideration along with any supporting information using the link below.

Expression of interest kiosks

The deadline for submissions is Friday 18 April 2025.

Please see guidance note below for additional information on what to provide to support your application.

Viewings can be made unaccompanied at any reasonable daylight hour and for further information contact property.estates@arun.gov.uk. The site can be viewed by the general public from a safe distance outside of the construction sites fencing. 

We do not undertake to accept any application submitted and reserve the right to consider any application received after the closing date. Applications will be treated on merit and we retain absolute discretion when considering applications. 

Image below of the proposed location of kiosks and forecourt:

Image below of proposed floor plan for 20ft container:

Image below of proposed floor plan for 15ft container:

Image below of the current view looking North from Stage by the Sea:

To all interested parties;

The estates team have put together this brief guidance note to support those parties interested in submitting an offer for one of the kiosks as part of our final expressions of interest (EOI) process. 

It is the intention that any interested party should submit their EOI via the online form which is accessible via the link above, along with attaching any additional documentation you wish to include as part of your submission. 

Due to the high level of interest received to date as part of the initial EOI process, it is recommended that as much information as possible is provided to us in support of your proposal.  

The additional information may well cover things such as: 

• branding ideas; or examples of logos, signage proposals etc. 
  
  • this can include general marketing and/ or websites if one exists. 
• if it is a food related offering any example menus. Non food related can still provide a brochure/ flyer of products they wish to sell, 
• business plans if appropriate. 
  
  • This may cover items such as the anticipated turnover, costs for running the kiosk, which will all feed into any rental offer proposed. 
• any references; to include trade references, landlords if applicable and personal. 
• any previous or existing experience of running a kiosk.  

Other relevant points to note:

• There will be a keep open clause within all four of the leases granted.
  • This will place a positive obligation for the kiosks to remain open and trading within all of the West Sussex County Council published school holiday term times School term dates - West Sussex County Council
    • There may be some flexibility during the winter months.
• Our understanding is that the kiosks will have a broad Class E use class and it is strongly recommended that any applicant make their own formal enquiries with our planning department and Environmental Health ahead of submitting their formal EOI application.  Restrictions may be imposed on hours of use dependent on your proposed use.
  • Planning general enquiries can be made via planning@arun.gov.uk or telephone 01903 737756
  • Environmental Health enquiries can be made via environmental.health@arun.gov.uk or telephone 01903 737755
• We expect that all four kiosks will be assessed for Business Rates on completion and that each kiosk will have its own rateable value.
  • We anticipate that the type of occupiers of the kiosks may be eligible to claim small business rates relief. Business rates relief: Small business rate relief - GOV.UK
  • We recommend that any applicant make their own enquires relating to small business rates relief to revenues.benefits@arun.gov.uk
• There will be a toilet within one of the kiosks and this is to be made available to the other kiosk operators as a communal toilet.
  • The maintenance and security will be solely down to that kiosk tenant and it will be for them to enter into an informal arrangement with the other three kiosk tenants. 
• Each of the kiosks will have their own electricity supply and it is anticipated that we will re charge each tenant based on their usage via the allocated check meters. (There is no gas on site.)
• Each kiosk will have its own water supply and the intention will be for each tenant to be re-charged based on their usage. 
• The intention is for there to be a communal bin store for the sole use of the 4 kiosk tenants.  It is expected that we will arrange collection and re-charge the tenants for this service. 
• There will be no allocated parking on Banjo Road for the kiosk tenants, however, it is intended that there will be two loading bays adjoining the coach parking spaces which will allow the tenants to load/ unload goods. Any goods will then need to be wheeled to the kiosks via a sack truck or pallet truck. We will not be providing any provision for sack trucks/ pallet trucks.
• The concrete forecourt will be communal space and available for all users of the seafront. This space will not be demised.
  • It is yet to be determined whether seating will be provided by us and whether there will be an expectation for there to be a contribution from the tenants of the kiosks. We would welcome any suggestions regarding the seating. 

We wish to make it clear that the kiosks are available for a mix of uses and are encouraging alternative complementary sea front uses (not only food related) to submit an EOI as we wish to have a blend of occupiers within Market Place. 

We appreciate that certain non food related uses may not be able to offer a significant rental proposal and for that reason we are anticipating rental offers to be in the region of £4,000 to £8,000 per annum, exclusive of business rates, utilities and any other occupational costs incurred. Any non food related user will have restrictions within their lease i.e. they will not be able to sell food or drink. 

We are focused on identifying long term tenants that work for the community and provide a thriving destination for local residents and visiting tourists.

Should you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact the estates team. 

Plan of trading pitch adjacent to the Lighthouse (Red line 4m x 2m)

Any letting of this site is to be in accordance with the council's Kiosk Lettings Strategy, with principal terms being derived from it. 

Expressions of interest should be submitted by completing the form on the link below.

Submit an expression of interest

Viewings can be made unaccompanied at any reasonable daylight hour and for further information contact property.estates@arun.gov.uk.

We do not undertake to accept any application submitted and reserves the right to consider any application received after the closing date. Applications will be treated on merit and the council retains absolute discretion when considering applications. 

Wider plan of trading pitch

Initial expressions of interest should be formally submitted to the council via our online form for consideration, no later than midnight on Friday 28 March 2025.

Submit your expression of interest

Any letting of this site is to be in accordance with the council's Kiosk Lettings Strategy, with principal terms being derived from it.

Viewings can be made unaccompanied at any reasonable daylight hour and for further information contact property.estates@arun.gov.uk.

Plan of Littlehampton seafront pitch

Plan of Felpham seafront pitch

Plan of Aldwick seafront pitch

The council does not undertake to accept any application submitted and reserves the right to consider any application received after the closing date. Applications will be treated on merit and the council retains absolute discretion when considering applications. 

Unit 4
Durban Road Enterprise Units
Durban Road
Bognor Regis
West Sussex
PO22 9RU

The premises consist of a ground floor area of 60.30m² (649ft²) GIA. The unit has one allocated parking space and use of the shared WC facilities on site.

Rent

 £8,500 per annum (exclusive of rates, service charge, and utilities) payable quarterly in advance.

Lease terms

Available on a new effective full repairing and insuring lease, to be granted outside of the security provisions of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 Part II. 

A term for less than 3 years may be considered, however, this may impact on the terms 

Use

Light industrial in accordance with Planning Use Class E (g(iii))

Rates

The current Rateable Value is £7,500 (1 April 2023)

Prospective tenants may be able to obtain Small Business Rate Relief as the rateable value is less than £15,000.  Please make your own enquiries. 

Service charge

The lease will include provision for a service charge to be payable to the council.

The service charge will include;

• servicing and maintenance of the common parts of the site including fire alarm, waste services, lighting, toilets, road surfaces etc
• buildings insurance
• management costs
• all other works to the common parts of the site that the landlord considers reasonable

The service charge will be payable annually in arrears. 

The estimated annual charge for Unit 4 is approximately £1,700pa.

Other outgoings

The lessee will also be responsible for utilities, insurance of contents, and any other outgoings.

Viewing

By appointment. Please contact the property, estates, and facilities service on property.estates@arun.gov.uk  or phone 01903 737918

Costs

The council require a contribution towards their legal fees of £750 inclusive. 

The Boat Pound is a secure site with various spaces available for the storage of boats.  Access is via a padlocked gate in Admiralty Gardens, with access to a nearby slipway via a padlocked barrier.

Boat must be seaworthy, no longer than 17ft (including trailer).

The current fee for lease of a space is £350 + VAT per annum.

For further information, please contact property.estates@arun.gov.uk