FAQs

Castleview Storage is a family-run, Council-approved secure outdoor storage facility based between Littlehampton and Arundel in West Sussex. We specialise in the storage of caravans, motorhomes, and other leisure or axle-based vehicles, and have planning permission to accommodate in excess of 120 vehicles across our 2-acre hard-standing site.

Our address is: Old Mead Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 7PU

We are conveniently located for owners across West Sussex:

• Worthing – approximately 10 miles west along the A259, around a 20-minute drive
• Arundel – just a few minutes away via the A284
• Littlehampton – we’re based here; right on your doorstep
• Bognor Regis – approximately 10 miles west along the A259
• Chichester – approximately 18 miles west, easily reached via the A27
• Shoreham-by-Sea, Lancing, Steyning – all within comfortable reach

Yes. Castleview Storage is a fully legitimate, Council-approved storage site with planning permission for the storage of over 120 caravans, motorhomes, and similar recreational vehicles, as well as self-storage within storage containers.

Yes. Castleview Storage is an independently owned, family-run business. You’ll always deal directly with the people who run and care for the site, not a call centre or a corporate management team

We store any axle-based vehicle, including:

• Caravans (all sizes up to 10 metres)
• Motorhomes (all sizes up to 10 metres)
• Campervans
• Boats and boat trailers
• Dinghies and jet skis
• Horseboxes
• Recreational vehicles
• Catering units including burger vans and ice cream vans
• Other road-legal axle-based vehicles

If you’re unsure whether your vehicle qualifies, please contact us and we’ll be happy to advise.

Yes. In addition to our outdoor vehicle storage bays, we have 20ft x 8ft self-storage containers available for rent. These are suitable for household goods, business stock, office contents, or any items requiring short or long-term storage. Containers can be rented from as little as one week, with no upper limit on duration.

We can accommodate vehicles up to 10 metres in length. If your vehicle is particularly wide or unusual in dimensions, please contact us in advance and we’ll confirm whether we can accommodate it.

Yes. Every storer at Castleview receives their own individually allocated, numbered bay. Your bay is fenced and sectioned off from neighbouring spaces, clearly delineating it as yours. You always use the same bay it is reserved exclusively for you throughout your storage agreement.

No. We do not operate a rack-and-stack system. Your vehicle is never moved, repositioned, or handled by anyone other than you. This is one of the most important differences between Castleview and some competing storage sites in West Sussex, and it eliminates the risk of accidental handling damage entirely.

Each bay is a minimum of 3 metres wide, and internal roadways across the site are wide enough to allow comfortable turning and manoeuvring — even with larger vehicles. You won’t need to spend time struggling to get into your space.

Yes. Your numbered bay is allocated to you for the duration of your storage agreement. You will always return to the same space, every visit.

The site is very popular and available bays are limited. When a space becomes free, it is typically re-let quickly. Bays are offered strictly on a first come, first served basis, secured by a non-refundable holding deposit of £100. We strongly recommend getting in touch as early as possible to avoid missing out.

The site is accessible 7 days a week, 365 days a year, between the hours of 08:00 and 20:00. Access outside these hours is not available, and these times are strictly observed.

No. Between 08:00 and 20:00, you are free to access your vehicle at any time without giving prior notice. Simply arrive, enter using your ANPR-registered vehicle and key fob, and access your bay. There is no need to call ahead or book a slot.

The site has a 24/7 manned on-site presence. If you need to access the site outside normal hours — for example, due to a late return from a long journey. Please email the office in advance to give reasonable notice so the on-site attendant can be informed. Out-of-hours access is not guaranteed and is considered on a case-by-case basis.

No. Overnight accommodation in vehicles on site is not permitted. This is a strict condition of the site’s planning permission granted by Arun District Council and applies to all storers without exception.

Castleview operates multiple overlapping layers of security:

• Dual-entry authentication — every entry and exit requires both ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) verification and a proximity electronic key fob. Both must confirm your identity for the gate to open.
• Single controlled access point — there is one way in and one way out: a high-security steel automatic sliding gate. All site movements pass through this single point.
• Secure perimeter — the 2-acre site is fully enclosed by secure fencing and mature trees. Beyond the perimeter lie open fields and railway track, with no adjacent buildings or access routes that could provide cover for an intruder.
• 24/7 manned on-site presence — a staffed unit is positioned directly at the main gate around the clock, every day of the year.
• Remote CCTV monitoring — all areas of the site are covered by CCTV, monitored remotely.
• Dead-end road location — the site is at the end of a road with no through access, meaning there is minimal passing traffic and no reason for anyone without a legitimate purpose to be in the vicinity.

ANPR stands for Automatic Number Plate Recognition. Cameras at the gate automatically scan the number plate of every vehicle approaching the site and cross-reference it against our database of registered storers. If the plate is not recognised as belonging to an active storer, the gate will not open. This provides a robust, automated layer of access control that operates on every visit.

Because site access is linked to your vehicle’s number plate via the ANPR system, you must inform us immediately if you change your vehicle or receive a new registration plate. We will update our records and the ANPR system accordingly. Failure to notify us could prevent you from accessing the site.

Please inform us as soon as possible if your fob is lost or stolen. We will deactivate the lost fob immediately and issue a replacement (a deposit is required for all fobs). The dual-authentication system means a lost fob alone does not create a security vulnerability, the ANPR layer remains active.

No. Castleview has no history of break-ins, no incidents of damage to stored vehicles, and no history of flooding. This clean track record is something both our long-term storers and their insurers value highly.

No. The site is situated on flat, elevated, well-drained hard-standing ground and has never flooded. This is an important consideration for anyone storing in coastal or low-lying parts of West Sussex, where other sites may carry flood risk.

Outdoor vehicle storage bays are priced by vehicle length, billed annually:

Self-storage containers (20ft x 8ft) are available at £50 per week or £150 per month.

All outdoor bay prices are subject to a minimum 12-month storage contract.

All payments must be made by BACS bank transfer or online bank transfer only. We do not accept cash, cheques, or card payments. Annual storage rent is paid in advance on or before the renewal date each year.

Yes. A non-refundable holding deposit of £100 is required to secure a bay. This deposit is separate from the annual storage fee. A further refundable security deposit of £100 is held for the duration of your agreement as surety against the terms of the storage contract, and is returned upon successful termination with the correct notice given and the key fob returned.

Yes. Rent must reach our bank account no later than the due date. Late payments incur an automatic administration charge of £40 per day for each day the outstanding amount remains unpaid. All late payment charges are added to your account and become due on demand.

No. All outdoor bay storage is billed annually in advance. Monthly payment options are not available for vehicle storage bays. Storage containers are available on a weekly or monthly basis.

No. All storage rent payments are non-refundable. The minimum contracted storage term is 12 months. If you wish to leave before your contract ends, the full annual fee for the current storage year remains payable.

The minimum storage period for an outdoor bay is 12 complete calendar months. Your storage year runs from the 1st of the month in which storage commences.

You must give a minimum of three complete calendar months’ written notice to terminate your storage agreement. Notice must be given in writing. Your refundable security deposit will be returned upon satisfactory completion of the notice period and return of the key fob.

Yes. All vehicles stored at Castleview must be fully insured at all times during the storage period. You are responsible for maintaining your own insurance. Castleview Storage Ltd accepts no liability for loss or damage to stored vehicles.

Yes. All vehicles stored at Castleview must be kept in roadworthy condition throughout the storage period.

Yes. Our full storage agreement and terms and conditions are available to view on our website at castleviewstorage.co.uk/terms-conditions/

Storing at a high-security, purpose-built facility like Castleview typically has a positive impact on your insurance premium. Insurers assess the security credentials of storage sites, and Castleview’s dual-entry authentication, 24/7 manned presence, single access point, secure perimeter, and zero-incident record are all factors that major caravan and motorhome insurers regard favourably. Many of our storers benefit from competitive premiums as a direct result of storing here. We recommend asking your insurer to quote specifically with Castleview’s security features in mind.

No. Insurance for your vehicle is your own responsibility. Castleview Storage Ltd does not provide cover for stored vehicles and accepts no liability for loss or damage to any stored property.

Yes. There is a coin-operated water meter point on site. Bring your own garden hose connector and pound coins – each pound coin dispenses approximately 5 minutes of water flow, which is ideal for washing down your vehicle before storing it away.

Yes. The site is connected to mains 3-phase electricity. Storers who wish to have a dedicated electric hook-up to their bay are welcome to arrange this. A check-meter unit must be added to measure individual consumption, which is then billed separately. Please contact us for further details and costs.

Yes. Internal roadways are deliberately wide to allow comfortable turning and parking, even with longer vehicles and those towing. You should not need to spend a significant amount of time manoeuvring into your allocated space.

To check availability and book a bay, please contact us directly:

Phone: 01903 539539 or 07557 652003
Email: info@castleviewstorage.co.uk

We offer bays on a first come, first served basis. A non-refundable holding deposit of £100 secures your space.

Yes. You are welcome to book an appointment to view the site and facilities before making a decision. Viewings are available during site access hours (08:00–20:00) and must be arranged in advance by phone or email.

Subject to bay availability, storage can commence from the 1st of the following month once your holding deposit has been received and your storage agreement is signed. Please contact us to discuss your specific requirements and start date.