This high-potential retail unit benefits from planning permission for conversion to a hot food café and takeaway and is available to let through Bowman Rebecchi – The Home of Property.
Previously operating as a local newsagent, the premises retain a functional layout suited to retail use. The main area to the west comprises the former shop floor, while the eastern section provides substantial ancillary space, including storage, staff welfare facilities, and chiller capacity.
Planning permission was granted in 2023 for a change of use to a café with internal seating and takeaway provision, offering an excellent opportunity for operators seeking a ready-to-adapt space.
The property has been cleared internally, with the rear access also tidied and vegetation removed, allowing for immediate inspection and fit-out. Additional features include two private parking spaces, roller shutter security, and existing cabling for CCTV and a security alarm system.
Situated within a densely populated residential area of Greenock, the premises present an attractive opportunity for a business to establish a strong local presence. To support an incoming tenant, an incentive of up to six months’ rent-free is available, subject to lease terms. Early entry is available.
PLEASE NOTE
Our client does not wish for this unit to be used as a convenience store but is open to change of use to light industrial or for the unit to be divided into two.
Location
The subjects lie in the middle of Wren Road and are accessed by Fancy Farm Road via Larkfield Road and Auchneagh Road via the A78 within the South-West area of Greenock.
St Joseph's Primary School is adjacent to the property, with the £1.3 million fully renovated Bluebird Family Centre also located here.
Greenock is located approximately 20 miles west of Glasgow with a residential population of over 50,000 persons and a core catchment population of approximately 270,000 persons.
Branchton Railway Station is a three-minute drive that provides regular train services to and from Glasgow Central Station, Wemyss Bay, with Inverclyde Royal Hospital a three-minute drive.
Accommodation
PLANNING
In May 2023, Inverclyde Council approved the change of use to Cafe/Takeaway (23/0098/IC) with seating for 42 people. A condition of planning permission is that the cafe can only open between 8am and 8pm.
VIEWING
Viewings can be arranged by appointment with Bowman Rebecchi.
SAT NAV
The property Post Code is PA16 7NJ and accessed by Fancy Farm Road via Larkfield Road
Terms
Class Use - 1 (Retail) with approval for Change of Use to Class 3 (Cafe).
Terms - The subjects are available to lease on full repairing and insuring terms. Each party is to be responsible for its legal costs and outlays, including VAT incurred.
Rates - From the Assessor’s website, the property had a Rateable Value of £5,300. The property qualifies for 100% rates relief through the Small Business Bonus Scheme, subject to occupier status.
EPC - A copy of the Energy Performance Certificate is available upon request.
Entry - Early entry is available.
Rental - The property is available by way of a new lease at a guide rent of £650 pcm excluding vat. Six Months rent-free is available to perspective tenants.
Anti-Money Laundering - To comply with anti-money laundering legislation, the successful tenant will be required to provide certain identification documents.
For further information concerning the quoting rents and likely incentives, please contact Bowman Rebecchi.
Specification
The on-site measurements, measured in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice (6th Edition), calculate the subjects extend as follows:
Floor: 203 sq.m. (2,195 sq.ft)