The premises comprises an end terrace workshop/storage unit ln a terrace of three units. The unit is constructed of roughcast concrete block walls, a corrugated asbestos roof covering and has a roller shutter door and a pedestrian access door at the front with a fire escape door to the rear.
Vehicular access is provided over a common access road and forecourt which leads to allocated parking areas at the front of the property.
Please note that there is a general presumption against sports, leisure, and animal grooming uses in the Council’s industrial buildings.
Location
The premises is located in Greshop Industrial Estate on the west side of Forres.
Accommodation
The accommodation comprises; main workshop and W.C extending to approximately 85m² (915ft²) measured on a Gross Internal Area basis.
Terms
Rent - Offers over £7,950 per annum plus VAT, payable monthly in advance exclusive of rates and outgoings 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 - 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 the insurance from the tenant.
Fees - the Council's reasonable legal expenses in a lease will be recovered from the tenant.
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.
Non-Domestic Rates (NDR) - The property is currently entered in the Valuation Roll for the current year, effective from 1 April 2023, with a Rateable Value of £6,800.
Energy Performance Certificate - The premises are unheated and therefore an Energy Performance Certificate is not provided.
Planning and Building Standards - The property has planning consent for general industrial; storage and distribution uses as defined in Classes 4, 5 and 6 of the Town and Country Planning Use Classes (Scotland) Order 1997. Any use out with these may be permitted subject to the tenant being responsible for obtaining any necessary statutory consents for their proposed use.