The property benefits from a secured surfaced yard. Internally the unit extends to approximately 285 sqm (3,068 sqft) measured on a gross internal area basis and the yard extends to approximately 780 sqm (0.19 acres).
The unit accommodation is shown coloured yellow on the location plan below which comprises of offices, WC’s and canteen.
The yard is surfaced and is accessed by a steel wire mesh double gate off Balloch Road. The entire site is secured with a mix of concrete block walls, stone walls, concrete and steel posted security fencing. The premises have a single phase electricity supply and is supplied with adequate power points and lighting.
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 a short distance from the A96 trunk road passing through Keith.
Accommodation
Room 1/2, Office, 2.61m x 4.72m (12.34 sqm).
Room 1/3, Office, 3.3m x 3.9m (12.86 sqm).
Room 1/4, Store, 3.41m x 4.0m (13.6 sqm).
Room 1/5, Store,7.28m x 6.91m + 2.09m x 2.68m (55.68 sqm).
Room 1/6, L-shaped store, 6.92m x 4.08m 2.01m x 2.79m (33.85 sqm).
Rooms 1/7 & 1/8, Store, 6.92m x 4.14m (28.67 sqm).
Room 1/11, Access corridor serving gents and ladies WC,
Room 1/10, Ladies WC
Room 1/9, Gents WC
Room 1/12, Staff Canteen/additional heated store 6m x 6.93m 2.65m x 2.28m (35.47 sqm)
Room 1/13, Store, 9.95m x 6.98m (69.45 sqm).
Room 1/14, Disabled WC, 2.32 m x 2.52m (5.72 sqm).
Room 1/15, Office/Staff room with Kitchen area, 2.32 m x 3.77m (8.75 sqm).
Room 1/16, Store, 7.08m x 33.40m (236.47 sqm).
Yard - the yard is predominantly surfaced in concrete and asphalt and measures 28m x 39m plus 3.2m x 7.15m 7.25m x 8.25m (Total area 1,055 sqm).
Terms
Rent - Rental offers at or over £9,000 per annum + VAT payable monthly in advance will be considered.
Lease Terms - The premises are offered for lease on a full repairing and insuring lease basis.
The main lease terms are:-
Lease period - 6 year lease with tenant only break on the third anniversary.
Rent - to be reviewed on a 3-yearly cycle.
Repairs/Maintenance - the tenant will accept the property in its current condition and will maintain it in that condition.
Buildings Insurance - the Council will arrange insurance for the property and recover the cost of that insurance from the tenant.
Fees - the Council's reasonable legal expenses in any lease will be recovered from the tenant.
The tenant will be responsible for the payment of rates and all other services and outgoings arising from the use of the premises.
The Council will maintain the common areas and services including private roads and car parking.
Permitted uses - will be limited to uses within Use Classes 4, 5 and 6 (refer to the Planning section below for more details) including light industrial, storage, distribution, workshop etc. Tenant/s may be permitted to install ancillary offices at their own expense.
Rateable Value - The property is currently entered in the Valuation Roll, effective from 1 April 2026, at a Rateable Value of £10,750
The Scottish Government announced the introduction of a Small Business Bonus Scheme which commenced on 1 April 2008. The Scheme is intended to assist small businesses and it is possible that you may be eligible for up to 100% rates relief in respect of these premises. For further information contact Moray Council’s Non-Domestic Rates Team on (01343) 563456 or alternatively e-mail them on ndr-enq@moray.gov.uk
Energy Performance Certificate - Current Rating “D” (Certificate and Report available on request)
Planning Use - The premises are considered suitable for Classes 5 (Industrial) or 6 (Storage & Distribution) uses, subject to agreement of details. Other uses may be considered, subject to any statutory consents required. It should be noted that the above advice is purely for guidance and is entirely without prejudice to the consideration of any formal applications for Planning Consent and/or Building Warrant by the Moray Council.
For further advice on any Planning issues please visit the Council’s web site via this link http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_41669.html or contact the Duty Officer Tel: 0300 1234561 between 2pm and 4pm Mon-Fri.
For further advice on Building Control issues please contact the Duty Officer, Building Control Section, Moray Council, Council Offices, High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BX. Tel No: 0300 1234561 between 2pm and 4pm Mon – Fri.