Plans have been revealed to add more beach huts to the prom in Great Yarmouth.

Budget papers reveal £450,000 is being earmarked to allow Great Yarmouth Borough Council to expand its property portfolio with a string of new beach huts.

Council leader Carl Smith said the authority was looking to site them to the north of the bowling greens and car parks in North Drive without losing any of the walkway.

Eastern Daily Press: The final beach huts are being set down at Gorleston bringing the total number to 70 as per the planning permission approved in 2018.The final beach huts are being set down at Gorleston bringing the total number to 70 as per the planning permission approved in 2018. (Image: Liz Coates)

He said it followed the success of the Gorleston cabins, where summer rentals had become sought after despite a slow start.

"They have really taken off since people have seen others using them," he said.

"It is a real success story and one we want to repeat in Great Yarmouth. We will have the new leisure centre by then and it is a big opportunity to give people something else."

The council has permission for 70 huts at Gorleston, with around 48 now in place.

Rents have jumped this year with a week's hire during the peak season up £13 to £199, and a month's up to £595, an increase of £38.50.

Prices start at £53.50 for a week in the low season. An annual rent now costs £134.50 more, standing at £2,079.50.