The subject for let comprises the ground floor of a two storey “B” listed detached building of stone construction with timber astragal windows. The premises are situated within Dunbar Conservation Area. The internal layout of the accommodation at the
premises is shown on the floor plan on page 4. The rooms are generous in size and retain some of the building’s original traditional features with window shutters, ornate plasterwork cornices and ceiling roses. However, some modern refurbishment has been undertaken to provide the library accommodation. The rooms are generally in good decorative order and have floor coverings. There is a mix of fluorescent and pendant lighting with electric storage heaters throughout the premises. The property benefits from a car park which has 10 spaces and a further 3 disabled car parking spaces.
Location
The property is located on the North side of Belhaven Road, Dunbar within walking distance of the town centre. The local police station is situated next door with the remaining buildings around the property being of residential use.
Accommodation
The Net Internal Area of the ground floor of the subjects is 192 m² (2,069 ft²) or thereby as per the following table:
Entrance Lobby - 7.6 m2 (81.8 Sq ft)
Reception Area - 18.3 m2 (197.0 sq ft)
Room 1 - 24.0 m2 (258.3 sq ft)
Room 2 - 22.0 m2 (236.8 sq ft)
Room 3 - 39.4 m2 (424.1 sq ft)
Room 4 - 8.1 m2 (87.2 sq ft)
Room 5 - 66.9 m2 (720.1 sq ft)
Store 1 - 2.8 m2 (30.1 sq ft)
Store 2 - 3.1 m2 (33.4 sq ft)
Total 192 m² (2,069 ft²)
Terms
Leasing Arrangements
The premises are available on “easy in/easy out” terms. The Landlord maintains the property in a wind and watertight condition with the tenant being responsible for all other repairs and maintenance including the replacement of glass. No gas or electrical works will be undertaken by the Tenant under any circumstances without the Council’s prior consent. The Energy Performance Certificate gives the property a G rating. Parties who are interested in taking a lease of the premises should request an “Application to Lease” form, available from the Council’s website or address below. This form should be completed and returned to the address given on the form. Only those who have returned a completed Application to Lease form will be notified of the closing date.
Future Use
This property has a Class 10 use (Nonresidential institutions) at present. As such the building can be used for a variety of uses for example a crèche, day nursery, museum, exhibition hall or as a display for art without any requirement to obtain a change of use. The Planning Department has suggested that a change of use to Class 1 (Retail) or Class 2 (Financial, professional and other services) may be acceptable, however the individual use must not be harmful to the residential amenity of neighbouring properties. As this building is listed, any persons wishing to alter the building either internally or externally, or change the use
will require to obtain planning consent and listed building consent. External signage may also require listed building consent and advertisement consent. Subject to the Council’s consent as landlord, any persons wishing to change the use of this property should consult East Lothian Council’s Planning Department about their proposed use prior to making an offer to lease and should and submit details of their proposed use and alterations along with their offer of rent.
Specification
- Former library premises and car parking with Class 10 use consent
- Change of use to Class 1 and Class 2 may be acceptable
- Ground Floor Net Internal Area 192 m² (2,069 ft²) or thereby