Property for rent - 27 Tomatin Road, Inverness

The property is based in a predominantly residential area of Hilton, forming part of a terrace of four similar retail units (below residential properties on the 1st floor), the property offers ground floor accommodation with its own entrance.

Internally, the property comprises a main sales area, side vestibule/store, back shop/office with store, washroom & WC. 

Neighbouring businesses include a Nisa store and  Bakers. There is parking to the front of the terrace and Tomatin Road is also served by regular bus services.

The property was most recently a cafe, which is Use Class 3.  This can be changed to Use Class 1A or 4, subject to landlord consent and applying for appropriate planning permission.   

There will be an open afternoon for viewings on Thursday 2nd October 2025 from 1.00 - 4.00pm.  Please just turn up, no appointment necessary.

To view this property please contact Property Letting on telephone 01463 785128  or email property.letting@highland.gov.uk.

Property Under Offer

We are offering the property for lease on tenant full repairing & insuring terms for an initial period of five years. 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. Rent is reviewed every five years.

Further information on lease terms & conditions and tenants’ rights & responsibilities can be found on our website in our Tenants’ 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 fees   and costs of preparing and registering the lease.  You will 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 Class 3 of the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997.  This can be changed to Use Class 1A or 4, subject to landlord consent and applying for appropriate planning permission. 

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 utility suppliers (e.g. electricity, water and sewerage) on taking entry to the property and paying all charges during your tenancy.

You will be responsible for choosing your utility suppliers (e.g. electricity, water and sewerage) on taking entry to the property and paying all charges during your tenancy.

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

The property’s current Rateable Value is £10,250.

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 on telephone 01463 785128  or email property.letting@highland.gov.uk.

If you are seeking business or property advice:

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

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

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