Property for rent - Lochaber - Unit 5 Lochybridge Industrial Estate, Fort William

The property is located within a cul-de-sac off North Road, Lochybridge and forms part of a small industrial estate.

It comprises a detached, single-storey unit of concrete block construction with a newly replaced pitched roof with roof lights.  The unit can be accessed via a vehicular roller door and there is also a pedestrian access door to the front of the property.

Internally, the accommodation comprises a workshop area and office / store room.

Please click here to download a copy of the letting particulars

If you wish to view the property, please email us at property.letting@highland.gov.uk  or telephone 01463 785128 (24 hour answerphone)

Please click here to download a copy of the application form

We are offering the property for lease on tenant full repairing & insuring terms for an initial period of five years. Our standard lease allows the tenant to serve notice to quit any time after the first year, with a minimum of three months’ notice being required. The rent is subject to review every five years.

You can view further information on lease terms and conditions and tenants’ rights and responsibilities in our Tenants' Handbook - A Guide for Industrial & Commercial Tenants.

You will pay the first three months’ rent and insurance before taking entry to the property and thereafter you will pay monthly in advance by direct debit.  

 You will be responsible for meeting the legal costs of preparing the lease.  You will also be liable for any LBTT (external link) (external link), Registration Dues and VAT thereon.

The property is located within an existing industrial estate and your proposed use will require the Council’s consent both as landlord of the property and as Planning Authority.  The property is suitable for Use Classes 4 (Business), 5 (General Industrial) & 6 (Storage  & Distribution).

Please click here for further information on Use Classes (external link) (external link).

If your application is successful and the Council, acting as landlord, offers you a lease of the property, this does not negate your responsibility to obtain any permissions or warrants that may also be required from the Council acting separately as Planning or Building Control Authority.  You are advised to contact the local Planning & Building Standards office to discuss your proposed use and to seek advice on any planning permissions or other consents that may be required.

Please click here for Planning contact details.

You will be responsible for choosing your electricity supplier on taking entry to the property and paying all charges during your tenancy.

Since 1 April 2008, all businesses, public sector, charitable and not-for-profit organisations in Scotland have been able  to choose who supplies their water, waste and drainage services. You will be responsible for choosing your water supplier on taking entry to the property and paying all charges during your tenancy.   Further information on current water suppliers can be found at Scotland on Tap (external link) (external link).

You will be responsible for paying the Non Domestic Rates, which are calculated by multiplying the Rateable Value by the Annual Business Rate.

Further details regarding the Business Rate,  including any discount available via the Small Business Bonus Scheme (SBBS) can be obtained from Non Domestic Rates, Highland Council:

Telephone: (01463) 702984    Email:nondomesticrates@highland.gov.uk

From 1 April 1995, the Government introduced a Business Rate (BR) payable for non-domestic properties in the UK.

The Rateable Value is multiplied by the Business Rate to produce the Rates payable.

The property's Rateable Value is £1,925 and the annual Business Rate for 2024/2025 is 49.8p.

Further details regarding the Business Rate,  including any discount available via the Small Business Bonus Scheme (SBBS) can be obtained from Non Domestic Rates, Highland Council:

Telephone: (01463) 702984    Email:nondomesticrates@highland.gov.uk

Any queries regarding the Rateable Value should be pursued with the Assessor to the Highlands & Islands Joint Board.

Telephone: (01463) 703311    Email:assessor@highland.gov.uk

All enquiries to Property Letting at property.letting@highland.gov.uk  or call 01463 785128 (Enquiry Line)

If you are seeking business or property advice:

• Business Gateway - Renting Business Premises (external link) (external link)
• Business Gateway - Highland  (external link) (external link)
• Scottish Government - Business Information & Advice (external link) (external link)
• Scottish Government - Funding & Grants (external link) (external link)

If you need to contact another Council office for advice or information:

• Highland Council - contact details for North Area Planning Offices
• Highland Council - contact details for South Area Planning Offices
• Highland Council - Property for Sale
• Highland Council - Council Housing

If you need information on Non Domestic Rates or this property's Rateable Value:

• Highland Council - Non Domestic Rates
• Business Rates Guidance & Calculator (external link) (external link)
• Scottish Assessors' Association (external link) (external link)

If you cannot find a suitable industrial or commercial property on the Council's website:

• Showcase (external link) (external link)
• Novaloca (external link) (external link)
• Highland Solicitors' Property Centre