The subjects of sale comprise the site of the former Armadale library building. The former library building has been cleared to ground level. The internal floor area of the former library building was approximately 204 square metres.
Whilst the land to the north of the former building is included in the sale, its use is restricted, as the adjoining occupier of 104 West Main Street has a right of access around the former building,
Location
The subjects of sale are located in Armadale, a town situated towards the west of the county with a local population of approximately 11,000. Armadale lies a couple of km west of Bathgate, one of the county’s two largest settlement areas. Armadale’s close proximity to Junction 4 of the M8 motorway provides convenient access to Edinburgh, Glasgow and the amenities of the central belt.
Within Armadale, the subjects are situated on West Main Street, some 300m west of the crossroad at the town centre. The areas immediately to the north and west of the subjects are residential. The main A89 road fronts the subjects to the south. To the east is the town centre.
Accommodation
The site extends to some 0.052 ha. The sale does not include the access road to the east of the building, which is not owned by the Council.
Terms
Planning Permission and Development Potential
Development on the site will require planning consent.
The site is located within Armadale town centre, as identified in the West Lothian Local Plan. As such, it may be suitable for a wide range of town centre uses. Uses which might be appropriate include retail, hairdresser,
restaurant, hot food takeaway, professional services (eg dentist, veterinary surgery, physiotherapy, accountant, etc) office or residential use.
Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the suitability of the subjects for their intended purpose and are strongly advised to discuss their proposals fully with the Council’s Development Management before
making an offer.
Building Standards
A Building Warrant will be required for any new building. Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to discuss their proposals fully with the Council’s Building Standards prior to submitting any offer.
Entry
Entry with vacant possession can be given immediately on conclusion of legal agreement.
Viewing
This site can be viewed externally at any time without prior appointment
Guide Price
Offers over £60,000
Conditions of Sale
The site is to be sold as seen. The site will not be leased. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to its suitability for their intended purpose. No site investigations have been carried out. Prospective
purchasers will be responsible for carrying out their own surveys.
The property will be sold as seen and as possessed by West Lothian Council, subject to all conditions and/or restrictions affecting it, whether or not contained in the Title Deeds. Any conveyance by the Council shall
contain such reservations, burdens and conditions, as the Council’s solicitor may consider necessary for the protection of its interests.
Whilst offers conditional upon the granting of planning consent will be considered, preference will be given to unconditional offers. In the case of offers conditional on the grant of planning consent, detailed development
proposals will be required at the time of offer and the planning application would require to be submitted promptly and time restrictions will be imposed.
VAT will not be charged on the purchase price.
Notes of Interest
A closing date will be set once sufficient notes of interest have been received. Once a closing date is set, those who have noted interest will be advised and offers will be invited. Detailed instructions will be issued.
All notes of interest should be sent to:
Estates Manager, Property Management & Development
West Lothian Council
West Lothian Civic Centre
Howden South Road
Livingston
EH54 6FF
Or email to: Propertymanagement@westlothian.gov.uk
Submitting an Offer
- All offers must be in wriitng in an A4 Envelope clearly labelled “Offer for Armadale 88-103 West Main Street development site”. The offerer should write his/her name on the back of the envelope. No offers submitted by
- email or fax will be accepted. All offers are to be sent to the address listed above.
- No offers will be accepted or taken into consideration after the closing date
- The Council does not bind itself to accept the highest or any other offer.
- However, West Lothian Council have a legal obligation to receive the best price reasonable obtainable.
- Prospecyive purchasers should also submit with any offer, information sufficient to allow the Council to obtain a suitable financial reference. Where an offer is submitted by a company (which is not a limited or public limited company) or a partnership, directors or partners involved must be named.
- Offers should include detailed development proposals.
Any offers that do not comply with the above instructions will be declared void. Since the purchase of property is a serious undertaking, you are strongly recommended to take appropriate legal advice.