The site comprises 1.48 acres (0.6 hectares) upon which planning permission was granted in Sept 2014 under Application No. WD/2014/1222/MAJ for 4 light industrial/storage buildings. The buildings have consent to be used for purposes within Class B1/B8 and are suitable for light industrial and warehouse purposes. There is a restriction on working hours. The buildings can be used between the hours of 8am - 7pm, Mondays - Saturdays but not on public or bank holiday or Sundays.
The buildings are of steel frame construction with metal sheet cladding fully insulated to the latest building regulation standards. There are translucent panels in the roof for natural light and solar PV panels are installed on the south facing roof pitch for each unit.
Location
Situated on the southeast outskirts of Uckfield some 2.5 miles from the town and 1.8 miles from the A22 Halland junction (see Map). Travelling from the Uckfield direction the premises will be found on the north side of the road just past Highbridge Farm. Units 1 & 2 are occupied by Beauty Pro. RSK, the current occupiers of Units 3 & 4 are moving to new units under construction on the site adjoining.
Accommodation
Each unit has the following dimensions.
Depth 110’9” (33.7m)
Internal width 45’3” (13.8m)
Gross internal area each unit
5,011 sq ft (465.5 sq m)
Two units together
10,022 sq ft (931.0 sq m)
Eaves height 17’9” (5.4m)
Apex height 19’9” (6.0m)
Each unit has a roller shutter door both at the front and the rear, 13’9” x 13’9” (4.2m x 4.2m) + a disabled compliant cloakroom with w.c & hand basin. The units benefit from hi-bay LED lighting.
Power Each unit has a 100 amp 3-phase electricity supply provided by the landlord from the site’s main supply. All electricity used on site is produced either from the on site solar panels or imported from renewable sources. The cost per kWh is currently slightly below market average and fixed until Dec 2027.
Outside To the rear of both units is a concrete area suitable for parking. The rear of unit 3 has a fence enclosing part to create a yard, additional parking may be available subject to negotiation. There is a certain amount of landscaping including flower beds to the side and front of the site and on the perimeter of the front section.
Terms
TERMS - New 5 or 10 year lease on a normal full repairing and insuring basis.
RENT - £55,000 per annum per unit exclusive of rates.
RATES - Local Authority: Wealden SBR (24/25): 49.9p
Currently assessed together Rateable value : £68,500
VAT - VAT is charged on the rent.
SERVICE CHARGE - The Landlord operates a modest service charge to cover maintenance of the electric gate, the Klargester sewage system, gardening and litter picking etc. These costs are shared between the tenants on site based on the percentage of the site they occupy and are billed as they arise.
SERVICES - The mention of any appliances and/or services in these details does not imply they are in full and efficient working order.
EPC - Each unit has an energy performance certificate rating of C (68)