Former outdoor education facility comprising residential accomodation, catering areas and open plan halls.
Planning colleagues have advised that the property lies on the edge of the identified town centre and within a conservation area. The building lends itself to a variety of uses however any developer would have to satisfy planning conditions and comply with the relevant policies set out within the Local Plan.
Location
The subjects are located within the heart of Linlithgow town centre in West Lothian. The property is situated off Blackness Road which, together with the High Street, forms the primary thoroughfare in the town (A803 Road).
Accommodation
Description Sq M (Sq Ft)
Ground Floor 1,157.18 (12,456)
First Floor 728.44 (7,841)
Second Floor 143.34 (1,543)
TOTAL GIA: 2,028.96 (21,840)
Outbuilding 38.96 (419)
The total site area associated with the Low Port Centre extends to approximately 0.28 hectares (0.69 acres). There is also communal land utilised in association with Low Port Primary School immediately north east which extends to a further 0.29 hectares (0.72 acres) or thereby.
Terms
Notes of interest are invited prior to a closing date for offers of lease and sale being set. Parties wishing to view the property or formally register their interest can do so by contacting Property Manager, Darren Stenhouse on the contact details below.
Email : Darren.Stenhouse@westlothian.gov.uk
Mobile : 07901114394
A lease would be offered on he following terms outlined ;
1 The duration of the lease is open to offers and should be indicated on the attached pro forma. The minimum lease period will be one year.
2. The rental shall be payable monthly in advance by Direct Debit.
3. A deposit equal to three month’s rental will be required prior to date of entry.
4. The tenant shall be responsible for all repairs to and maintenance of the premises (FRI) as well as a share of the cost of repairs to the common parts of which it forms part.
5. The Council will insure the building for reinstatement and recover the appropriate annual premium from the tenant. The tenant will be responsible for insuring the plate glass and all other insurance’s.
6. The tenant will be responsible for obtaining any statutory consents and complying with any regulations relative to the proposed use of the premises.
7. The tenant will be responsible for payment of rates.
8. The tenant will reimburse the Council’s reasonable legal expenses plus outlays in completing the lease.
Offers to purcahse
Offerors should indicate their proposals for the building as well as the purcahse price to the closing date once it has been set.
Community Asset Transfer
The Council will consider offers for Community Asset Transfer in accordance with the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 and West Lothian Council’s approved policies and practices.
Interested community groups are advised to consult colleagues in Economic Development to prepare their respective business plans.
Once a closing date has bene set, the following procedure will apply ;
All offers must be made on the standard application form and submitted in an A4 envelope clearly labelled “OFFER OF LEASE / PURCAHSE / COMMUNITY ASSET TRANSFER FOR LOW PORT CENTRE, LINLITHGOW. The offerer must write his/her name and address on the back of the envelope.
Any offers received after 12 noon on the closing date will be returned unopened and will not be taken into consideration by the Council.
All offers must be sent to:-
The Corporate Estates Manager
West Lothian Council
West Lothian Civic Centre
Howden South Road
Livingston
EH54 6FF
Offers received by fax or email will not be accepted.
The Council does not bind itself to accept the highest or any other offer. However, West Lothian Council has a legal obligation to obtain the best price legally obtainable.
Offers must be submitted in accordance with the above instructions. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in the offer being declared void.
Since the leasing of any property is a serious undertaking, you are strongly recommended to take appropriate professional advice
Specification
The property comprises a masonry constructed building with sections varying between one and three storeys in height and being surmounted by pitched and slated roofs. The building was developed as a purpose built outdoor leisure centre which has been extended over time. It now consists of four principle components, namely: the primary facility with reception/office areas, changing rooms and gymnasium; a food hall with kitchen and laundry facilities; a residential wing with dormitories and showers and; a bike and equipment store with ancillary space.