The property benefits from Use Class 1 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997. Any other class use would need consent and prospective tenants are advised to contact the Council’s Development Management on Tel. (01506) 282456 for advice. An Energy Performance Certificate rating of B applies to the property.
The property is available for rent for offers over £7,500 (Seven Thousand, Five Hundred Pounds) per annum.
Please be aware a business plan would need to be provided with any application. Prospective tenants are directed to Business Gateway if they need assistance.
Location
Whitburn is an established West Lothian commuter town situated just off the M8 Motorway which leads traffic across the central belt from Edinburgh in the east towards Glasgow in the west. Whitburn is located approximately 5 miles to the west of Livingston and approximately 25 miles to the west of Edinburgh. The subject property is located on West Main Street at its junction with Union Road.
Accommodation
The unit comprises an open plan front shop area as well as a designated back shop containing storage space and W.C. facilities. The premises benefits from a rear fire exit and on street car parking immediately outside the property. The property would be suitable for a variety of retail uses.
It comprises a floor space of approximately 64 sq.m./690 sq.ft.
Terms
- The minimum lease term is 1 year (from the date of entry).
- The property is to be let on the Council’s standard shop lease. Our Tenant FRI Handbook explains the rights and responsibilities of a council tenant in more detail, as well as providing you with helpful contacts and information. Copies of both the standard lease and Tenant Handbook can be downloaded at www.westlothian.com/pmd, or are available in writing from Property Management & Development.
Entry to the property will not be granted until the standard lease has been agreed and signed by the tenant and each party shall pay their own costs for preparation of this lease. Should any variation to the lease be agreed this will require referral to the councils Legal Service team and the tenant will then be liable for all costs incurred.
The lease is a legally binding contract between the tenant and the West Lothian Council and signing it will have legal consequences for both parties. We therefore advise the tenant to seek independent legal advice on the terms of the lease before signing it.
- The rent shall be payable monthly in advance by direct debit.
- Three months’ rent deposit will be required, payable at the commencement of the lease.
- The tenant shall be responsible for all repairs to and maintenance of the premises and will be liable for a share of the cost of repairs to and maintenance of the common parts of the building of which they form part.
- The Council will insure the building for reinstatement and will recover the appropriate annual premium from the tenant.
- The tenant will pay all local rates attributable to this property for the duration of the lease
- The tenant will be responsible for the payment of all utility bills attributable to the property.
- The tenant will be responsible for obtaining any statutory consents and for complying with any regulations relative to the proposed use of the premises.
Specification
The property comprises a traditional retail premises arranged over the ground floor of a two-storey building