Closing Date – 12 noon, Monday 24 March 2025
The property comprises single storey semi-detached workshop/storage accommodation with a secure yard. There is a surfaced common forecourt providing vehicular access at the front of the property.
Vehicular entry to the Unit is by the concertina door and pedestrian only access is through the single entrance door.
Please note that there is a general presumption against sports, leisure, and animal grooming uses in the Council’s industrial buildings.
Location
Located in the Coulardbank Industrial Estate.
Accommodation
The accommodation comprises; main workshop, office, W.C. and kitchenette extending to approximately 70m² (753ft²) measured on a Gross Internal Area basis.
The yard extends to approximately 115m² (1,238ft²).
Terms
Rent - Offers over £6,900 per annum payable monthly in advance, 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 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.
Common Areas - the Council will maintain any common areas and services including access and street lighting.
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 £4,600.
Reliefs - Here is a link to the Council’s Non Domestic Rates Team website where you can access information on NDR including the various potential reliefs available and on how to apply for any reliefs http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_2272.html
Your attention is directed in particular to the Scottish Government’s Small Business Bonus Scheme, which is intended to assist small businesses - it is possible that you may be eligible rates relief up to 100%.
For further information contact Moray Council’s Non Domestic Rates Team on 01343 563456, or alternatively email them on ndr-enq@moray.gov.uk
Energy Performance Certificate - These premises are heated. An Energy Performance Certificate will be provided.
Planning and Building Standards - The property has planning consent for general industrial, storage and distribution uses as defined in Classes 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.