To Let
Sports Ground,
Glebe Villas,
Hove,
BN3 5SL
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Leisure (Class D1, D2 and Other)
1.7 Acres (0.69 Hectares)
- Large playing field with sports pavilion
- Includes Classroom area, changing area, WCs and kitchen
- Suitable for sports or leisure uses (subject to planning)
- Secure Astroturf play area beside the pavilion
- Access from Glebe Villas and Leicester Villas
- 100% Small Business Rate Relief eligible (subject to status)
- Available from August 2027
Location
The playing fields and pavilion are located in a quiet residential area between Glebe Villas and Leicester Villas and just north of New Church Road in West Hove.
Portslade Station and the amenities of Boundary Road are within 250 metres. Hove seafront is approximately 800 metres to the south. There are regular bus services along New Church Road.
Description
A rare opportunity to lease a well-established and well maintained playing field and pavilion in central Hove that could be put to a variety of different uses by sports clubs or leisure operators, subject to any planning consents being obtained. The property offers a unique leisure opportunity in central Hove, benefiting from a significant catchment area that supports a wide range of leisure uses.
The property occupies a site of around 0.687 hectares (1.70 acres). It comprises a playing field with a sports pavilion at its north-western corner.
The sports pavilion is arranged to provide classroom area, changing area, WC's and kitchen. There is a secure play area alongside the Pavilion which is laid to astro turf.
The property has been used as playing fields and additional classrooms for St Christophers School based at 33 New Church Road, Hove.
There are access points from both Glebe Villas and Leicester Villas. Interested parties should rely on their own investigations in respect of all rights of access serving the property.
Accommodation
We have measured the single storey Pavilion to comprise a Gross Internal Area of approx. 150 sq m (1,614 sq ft).
The wider site comprises approx. 0.687 hectares (1.70 acres).
Energy Performance Rating
TBC
Planning
The single storey Pavilion incorporates teaching and changing facilities and was granted planning permission under planning reference BH2012/00248. There have been a number of subsequent applications. The current status appears to be that the operating hours for use of the building are 6am to 9pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 7pm on Saturdays subject to a maximum usage of 10 Saturdays in a calendar year.
Within the City Plan the site has been designated as open space in City Plan Part One.
The site is designated as a Nature Improvement Area in City Plan Part One.
The site lies within an Archaeological Notification Area, as identified within City Plan Part Two.
The site is within the setting of the Grade II Listed Church of St. Leonard (HE Ref: 1298645).
The site is also within the setting of a designated Local Nature Reserve and thus any development must ensure it does not negatively impact the designation.
The property may be suitable for alternative uses. Interested parties are invited to make their own planning enquiries.
Uses that require planning consent may also require consultation with Sport England.
Taxation
Rateable Value (2026): £6,000
Terms
The property is available to let on a new lease from August 2027 on terms to be agreed.
Viewings are strictly by appointment only. Under no circumstances should interested parties enter or inspect the site unaccompanied. Prospective purchasers should be made aware that inspections are made entirely at their own risk and no liability is accepted by the owner or their agents.
VAT
Rents and prices are quoted exclusive but may be subject to VAT.
Legal Fees
Each party to bear their own legal costs incurred.
Flude Property Consultants for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: i) these particulars are set out in good faith and are believed to be correct but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form any part of any contract; ii) no person in the employment of Flude Property Consultants has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
Please note that whilst we endeavour to confirm the prevailing approved planning use for properties we market, we can offer no guarantees in this regard. Planning information is stated to the best of our knowledge. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries to satisfy themselves in respect of planning issues.
We advise interested parties to make their own enquiries to the local authority to verify the above and the level of business rates payable in view of possible transitional arrangements and any reliefs.