Property for rent - Rear Section, Former Dingwall Post Office

The property is centrally located at the junction of High Street and Hill Street in Dingwall. The property can be accessed from Hill Street via a small stairway with paved ramp and metal balustrades. The property is shared with a local charity, which has its own separate entrance.

Internally, the property consists of a main office / shop floor.  Just off of the main shop floor is a WC with sink, kitchen area, and two further separate small rooms, previously used as an office and storage.  The property benefits from electric wall heaters.

The property was previously a barbers shop, which is Use Class 1A, this can be changed to Use Class 3 or 4, subject to landlord consent and applying for appropriate planning permission.  www.highland.gov.uk/info/180/planning_applications_warrants_and_certificates/143/planning_permission

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Please contact Property Letting on telephone 01463 785128  or email property.letting@highland.gov.uk.

Plese email property.letting@highland.gov.uk for an application form

We are offering the property for lease on tenant full repairing & insuring terms for an initial period of five years. The tenant will also be responsible for an equitable share of the repair and maintenance of common parts. Our standard industrial lease allows the tenant to serve notice to quit any time after the first year, with a minimum of three months’ notice being required.

Further information on lease terms & conditions and tenants’ rights & responsibilities can be found on the Council’s website in our online  handbook - A Guide for Industrial & Commercial Tenants:

www.highland.gov.uk/info/6/commercial_land_and_property

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

 

The property is located within an existing office and retail environment and acceptable uses are those falling within Office Use of the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997.  Your proposed use will require the Council's consent both as landlord of the property and as Planning Authority.  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 consents that may  be required.

Telephone: (01349) 886608 via Highland Council Service Centre

Online Form: www.highland.gov.uk >Planning and Building Standards > Planning Offices

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).

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

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

The property’s Rateable Value is £5,750. If you believe you may be exempt of liability for Non Domestic Rates, it is your responsibility to apply for the appropriate exemption. Up to date information: https://www.mygov.scot/non-domestic-rates-calculator

 

All enquiries to Property Letting by email: property.letting@highland.gov.uk or telephone 01463 785128 (24 hours).

If you are seeking business or property advice:

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

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

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