The unit accommodation includes workshop/storage space together with sink area and toilet. Access to the unit is via a roller-shutter door and a pedestrian door to the front.
The unit is served by mains electricity and water, but the incoming tenant would need to satisfy themselves that the supplies are suitable for their purposes.
The tenant will also have non-exclusive rights to use the forecourt area, in common with the other units in the estate.
Please note that there is a general presumption against sports, leisure, and animal grooming uses in the Council’s industrial buildings.
Location
The property is located within the Chanonry Spur Industrial Estate.
Accommodation
The property extends to approximately 86.25m² (928ft²) measured on a Gross Internal Area basis.
The side and rear yard extends to approximately 396m² (4,262ft²).
Terms
Rental offers - Rental offers over £8,835 per annum + VAT payable monthly in advance will be considered.
Lease Terms
The property is offered on the following main terms:-
Lease period - from one month to 5 years, although longer leases may be considered.
Rent – the first 2 months’ rent payable on entry and then monthly in advance by Direct Debit. Rent to be reviewed every 3 years.
Repairs/Maintenance – the tenant will accept the property in its current condition and will be responsible for internal repairs and maintenance. A Condition Schedule will be prepared by the Council to be attached to the lease.
Buildings Insurance - the Council will arrange insurance for the property and recover the cost of that insurance from the tenant. Other insurance cover must be provided by the tenant as applicable.
Permitted uses - will be limited to uses within Use Classes 5 and 6 (refer to the Planning section below for more details) including light industrial, storage, distribution, workshop etc.
Rates - the tenant will be responsible for the payment of rates and all other services and outgoings arising from the use and occupation of the premises.
Fees - In accordance with the Council’s normal practice the tenant will be responsible for the Council’s reasonable legal fees in connection with any lease that proceeds as well as any Land and Buildings Transaction Tax, if applicable, and registration due.
Non Domestic Rates - The property is currently entered in the Valuation Roll, effective from 1 April 2023, at a Rateable Value of £13,750. However, as the size of the yard has been changed recently the Assessor will have to re assess the Rateable Value.
Energy Performance Certificate - The premises are unheated and therefore an Energy Performance Certificate will not be provided.
Planning Use - The unit is considered suitable for Class 5 (industrial) or 6 (storage) uses, subject to agreement of details. Other suitable uses may be considered, subject to any statutory consents required.