Property for rent - Lochaber - Units 7 Lochybridge, 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 2 detached, single-storey units which were used as a former building merchant’s trade area and the dome building for additional storage, and large tarmac yard space.

The blue unit (254m2 or thereby) can be accessed via a pedestrian door, and a separate pedestrian door to the yard area.  Internally, the unit comprises a large commercial space, in need of modernisation, with kitchen and WC facilities.   The units will be let in their current condition.

The large dome building (322m2 or thereby) can be used for storage with a vehicular access door, and benefits from strip lighting. 

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If you wish to view this property, please contact us on telephone 01463 785128 or send us an email at property.letting@highland.gov.uk

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. 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 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).

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

Rateable Value & Annual Business Rate:

The property’s Rateable Value will be need to be re-assessed, previously was £20,900 for the whole site.  The 2024/25 Annual Business Rate is 49.8p.  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