Unit A3, Chichester Marina, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20

Office/Workshop/Trade Counter Unit with parking

Chichester Marina is located in Birdham surrounded by picturesque countryside, adjoining the Fishbourne canal and situated approximately 3.5 miles south of Chichester, off of the A236 Birdham road. The A27 major trunk road is 3 miles to the north and adjoins the M27 to the West, also providing access to Brighton & the A23 to the East.

Chichester Marina is a modern and well-equipped marina with over 1,000 berths, making it one of the largest marinas on the south coast of England. The Marina has excellent facilities for boat owners and visitors, including boat repairs and maintenance, fuel, water and electricity hookups. Further to this the Marina also boasts a restaurant & café overlooking the water, along with an array of marine businesses, yacht club and sailing school.

A new Use Classes Order (UCO) came into effect on 1st September 2020. Under the new UCO a new Use Class E was introduced to cover commercial, business and service uses. Use Class E encompasses A1, A2, A3, B1 and some D1 and D2 uses under the former UCO. We therefore understand that the premises benefit from Class E 'Commercial Business and Service' use within the Use Classes Order 2020.

Planning historically has been restricted to marine related uses, which remains in place however, further information is available regarding potential alternative uses.

Rents and prices are quoted exclusive of, but may be subject to VAT.

The unit comprises of a trade counter unit formed over ground and first floor levels. The ground floor is accessed via an electric up and over roller shutter door to the rear and pedestrian entrance to the front. The workshop and trade counter/office element is currently separated by a partition wall, which could be removed to provide additional workshop space if required. The unit is well presented, having been redecorated throughout and benefits from carpeting, suspended ceilings with inset lighting, electric heating and perimeter trunking.

The accommodation has the following approximate floor areas (GIA):
Description sq m sq ft
Sales Area 61.89 666
Workshop 24.41 263
First Floor 52.69 567
Total GIA 138.98 1,496


Rateable Value (2023): £17,000



We understand the property has an EPC rating of B (28).

Each party to bear their own legal costs incurred.

The property is available to let by way of a new (effectively) full repairing and insuring lease for a term to be agreed at a commencing rent of £15,000 per annum exclusive.

The service charge, which contributes towards estate management, is currently £4,832 per annum and includes the building insurance for the premises.

A rent deposit equivalent to 3 months headline rent will be required.

Rent reviews to be agreed.


To be redecorated

Waterside location

New lease terms to be agreed

Up and over roller shutter door

First floor offices / storage

On site parking for 5 vehicles with additional visitors parking available

Rent £15,000 pax

Marine related uses only