CLOSING DATE – NOON, THURSDAY 30TH OCTOBER 2025
The subjects comprise a traditional C Listed building constructed in 1879 which was originally used to house both Councillors and officials until the 1960’s when the functions moved to a newer location. The recent main uses were Registration Services. Within the site is a substantial stone-built building, mainly over two floors however there is a small basement area.
The property is made up of largely cellular offices of various sizes. Many important and attractive original features remain. The building offers the potential, subject to all necessary consents, for various uses including Class 4 office/workspace, restaurant/leisure use, and community use, as well as conversion to residential use by subdivision into several units. The property has a small passenger lift with a weight limit of 300kg.
A layout plan of the ground floor and first floor is below; higher quality plans are available. Further information regarding history and features are included in the associated Planning Statement.
Location
Denny Town House is in the market town of Falkirk. The town lies approximately halfway between the cities of Glasgow, 23.6 miles to the southwest and Edinburgh 25.8 Miles to the east. The town has a population of over 34,600 and the Falkirk Council area has a population of 158,000.
The property is in a prominent position within the town centre at the junction of Newmarket Street and Glebe Street with the pedestrian area, in front of Newmarket Street, being recently upgraded. The High Street is a short walking distance to the north. Adjacent is the new Barracuda Restaurant and Asda supermarket a little further to the west.
The town centre has a wide range of uses, generally retail and other commercial uses, and offers extensive facilities.
The following plan shows the extent of the subjects being offered for sale shaded in red. A scale copy is available on request.
Accommodation
Ground Floor - 142 sq.m Net Internal approx.
First Floor - 147 sq.m Net Internal approx.
Terms
SERVICES - Mains water; sewerage, electricity and gas are available. Interested parties should contact service providers to satisfy themselves as to the adequacy of services to the property.
RATEABLE VALUE - £30,450 Total (April 2023) Scottish Assessors Association.
EPC - The current Energy Performance Certificate Rating is shown as G.
PLANNING - The building has the statutory protection of lying within the Falkirk Town Centre Conservation Area and is a Category C listed building.
Potential purchasers should gain a copy of the “Old Burgh Buildings, Newmarket Street, Falkirk – Planning Statement” which gives planning advice. (Available from keithraffan@falkirk.gov.uk).
Offers must comply with the Planning Statement and potential bidders can also make their own enquiries of the Falkirk Council Planning Department email dc@falkirk.gov.uk
PRICE - Offers are invited.
CONSERVATION BURDEN OVER PROPERTY - The following conservation burdens in terms of Section 38 of the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act will be imposed on the Burdened Property in favour of the Council.
(One) The demolition of the 19th century Building, which is of local historical significance, is expressly prohibited in all time coming.
(Two) The Building will be maintained wind and watertight and in good order and repair structurally, externally, and internally in all time coming.
(Three) The Burdened Owner will renovate the Building and bring the same into daily use no later than the date occurring exactly two years after the Date of Entry.
(Four) The external features and internal features mentioned in the Planning Statement made available to potential purchasers will be retained and maintained.
OFFERS - Formal offers to purchase the heritable interest from Falkirk Council must be in Scottish Legal Form.
Offers should include information regarding the proposed use/development of the property to demonstrate compliance with the terms of the Planning Statement.
The purchaser accepts the subjects in their existing condition. Offers to purchase based on a formulaic basis will not be considered for the property.
Please note that the purchaser will be responsible for paying Falkirk Councils reasonable legal fees and costs in relation to this transaction plus a fee of £200 for the preparation of the title deed plan.
The ADDRESS LABEL must be affixed to the offer envelope (if no address label enclosed, please contact us and we will supply same) and offers must be received prior to the closing date of: Noon Thursday 30th October 2025.
Offers should be submitted, using the ADDRESS LABEL to:-
Team 4
Customer & Business Support
Falkirk Council
Suite 1B
Falkirk Stadium
4 Stadium Way
FK2 9EE
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION: Prospective purchasers should note that under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, the Council may in certain circumstances require to provide copies of offers received to any FOI enquirer.
Note – Please note the identity of the successful offeror and associated price may be made public knowledge as part of the formal reporting process to Falkirk Council committees.