Commercial property to let and business opportunities

Littlehampton - Market Place

Four new kiosk opportunities to let in our 'Market Place' located at the top of Banjo Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5LG

We are seeking tenants for four new kiosks as a seasonal trading opportunity on Littlehampton seafront. This opportunity forms part of the enhancement currently underway on Littlehampton seafront. 

Images below showing indicative CGL street scene of Market Place:

Computer generated image of group of people standing outside market place kiosk

sketch view - looking south across the market place, with kiosks located amongst trees and people

Expressions of interest are invited by 7 March 2025.

More information on the Market Place kiosks and how to apply

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 see our Littlehampton Seafront Design Scheme page.

The anticipated work programme is due to be completed in the summer of 2025 (this may be subject to change). 

The available kiosks will be made from pre-fabricated shipping containers and include a light fit such as a sink, worktops and lighting. Three containers are 15ft and one is 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. 

Initial expressions of interest are sought and should be formally submitted to us via email to property.estates@arun.gov.uk for consideration along with any supporting information.

The deadline for submissions is Friday 7 March 2025.

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 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:

location of proposed kiosks shown as squares located amongst trees all in one horizontal line

Image below of proposed floor plan for 20ft container:

floor plan of 20ft container, showing a 1.75 sq m WC and 6.69 sq m main container with sink and door opening to the right

Image below of proposed floor plan for 15ft container:

Proposed floor plan for 15 ft container. 8.6 sq m - sink located at the back and work top to the left, door to the far right and proposed roof plan

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

Current view looking North from Stage by the Sea, featuring a white ramp, grass and positioned behind construction works of the kiosks with metal safety fencing

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Littlehampton - Promenade

We are seeking a tenant for a seasonal trading pitch adjacent to the Light House on East Pier (Known as Site B). The site of the pitch extends to 4m x 2m.

The lighthouse on Littlehampton seafront

The site is located prominently on the East Pier on Littlehampton seafront, and benefits from having a planning consent for seasonal food and drink and/or other seaside uses (Planning reference LU/91/19/PL).  There is currently access to an electrical supply at this site which will need to be re-charged in accordance with usage.  The use of generators may be permitted in line with the Council's adopted Kiosk Strategy.

More information on the seasonal trading pitch and how to apply

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

Location of pitch adjacent to lighthouse

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 and any supporting information no later than midnight Friday 7 March 2025.

Submite 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

Wider plan showing the location of the pitch area

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Littlehampton, Felpham and Aldwick seafronts

We have launched three proposed locations for a temporary seasonal use (28 days maximum) in accordance with permitted development rights. Each site will extend to 9m x 6m on the shingle, allowing enough space for a sauna mobile outlet and some external seating, along with associated rights to access.  This opportunity is for a one trial season. 

Littlehampton seafront, looking out to sea showing a space between existing beach huts and seafront cafe/bar

More information on the seafront locations

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 showing the pitch location between the beach huts and Beach Cafe

Plan of Felpham seafront pitch

Plan showing the pitch location after the beach huts by Blakes Road

Plan of Aldwick seafront pitch

Plan showing pitch location opposite Nyewood Lane

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. 

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Bognor Regis - commercial properties

We have two commercial properties to let in The Arcade, Bognor Regis.

Unit 9, The Arcade, Bognor Regis

We are seeking a tenant for Unit 9, The Arcade, Bognor Regis, West Sussex PO21 1LH.

Frontage of Unit 9

Further information and property details for Unit 9 are available from our agent, SHW, on their website.

Unit 6, The Arcade, Bognor Regis

We are seeking a tenant for Unit 6, The Arcade, Bognor Regis, West Sussex PO21 1LH.

Frontage of unit 6

Further information and property details for Unit 6 are available from our agent, SHW, on their website.

Space at Boat Pound, Blakes Road / Admiralty Gardens

We are seeking tenants for various spaces at the Boat Pound, Blakes Road/Admiralty Gardens in Felpham.

An open space of grass, with small boats being stored around the outer edge

More information on the Boat Pound

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.

Plan of the Boat Pound

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

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