Unit 8 Douglas Business Park, Pennygillam Industrial Estate, Launceston, PL15 7FU

Location
Situated on the outskirts of the busy historic north Cornish town of Launceston the unit is positioned just off Pennygillam Way, Pennygillam Industrial Estate. The unit sits alongside a number of local and national light industrial, service sector, office and retail/trade counter users. The national trade counter business Toolstation Ltd. occupy Unit 2, Dominos Pizza in Unit 1 and Greggs plc is approximately 150m away. The town centre is easily accessible as is the A30 dual carriageway, which can be joined near the entrance to the estate (approximately 200 metres from the unit).

Description
Unit 8 is of steel framed construction with composite boxed profile powder coated walls and roof cladding. There are skylights set in the roof providing good levels of natural light. The unit includes an accessible toilet, offices/stores and a mezzanine over the offices/stores. Parking is directly to the front of the unit only (approximately 2 parking bays). The unit could be suitable for various uses (subject to obtaining planning consent).

Services
Water - The property is connected to mains water.
Electric - The property has a three phase electrical power supply.
Drainage - Foul water drainage is connected to the public sewer.
BT/Internet - Superfast broadband is understood to be available in Launceston.

Amenities
Launceston boasts the following amenities and nearby services:
Numerous independent shops and national chains, sports pitches and a leisure centre, primary, secondary and six form educational facilities and quality local restaurants and pubs.
North Cornish beaches from 17 miles by road (Crackington Beach), Railway services are available at Okehampton railway station (21 miles by road) and Exeter airport services international and domestic flights (50 miles by road). The A30 dual carriageway can be joined approximately 1 mile by road and the A39 Atlantic Highway (15 miles by road).

Accommodation
Douglas Business Park is accessed from level entrances off Pennygillam Way, which is the primary road through the estate with a busy flow of passing traffic. Douglas Business Park adjoins the motor dealership Spry's of Launceston, who continue to occupy the site alongside the national trade counter business Toolstation Ltd., Dominos Pizza, Hawkins Motors and Launceston Cycles. The unit includes an electrically operated roller shutter door with an approximate clear width of 3.84m and height TBC. The unit has an internal height of approximate 4.45m to eaves and 6.52m to ridge. There is an accessible toilet facility to the rear and two offices/stores within the unit and an open mezzanine floor over the offices/stores.

Approximate Area (IPMS 4.2)
Warehouse/Workshop (NIA) - 72.69 sq.m. (782 sq.ft.)
Office 1 (NIA) - 13.66 sq.m. (147 sq.ft.)
Office 2 (NIA) - 8.93 sq.m. (96 sq.ft.)
WC (NIA) - 4.65 sq.m. (51 sq.ft.)
Total (IPMS 2) - 104.69 sq.m. (1,127 sq.ft.)
Note: IPMS 2 includes the area occupied by internal walls, columns and toilets etc.

Note: Areas are approximate and are measured and stated in accordance with RICS professional statement "RICS property measurement 2nd Edition, Jan 2018". IPMS 2 is reference to International Property Measurement Standards (All Buildings) published January 2023. IPMS 2 is similar to GIA. References to "max" refer to the maximum dimension within the area, meaning the opposite wall is shorter because of an obstruction such as column or boxed pipe for example.


Planning & Building Regulations
Planning consent has been granted under PA18/09748. Planning history can be viewed on the Cornwall Council Online Planning Register. Prospective tenants should make any investigations through their legal advisors as necessary in respect of their proposed use.

Legal Costs
The prospective tenant will pay the Landlords reasonable legal costs in respect of preparation of the lease.

Price
£12,000 per annum plus VAT is sought for the annual rental.

Terms
The unit is available on an effective full repairing and insuring basis with a proportional contribution towards repair/maintenance of the building and a contribution towards cyclical maintenance and repairs of common areas such as surface water drainage, drives, pathways and hedges etc" as required via a service charge and/or maintenance rent.

The Landlord will recover the proportional cost of buildings insurance from the tenant (premium to be confirmed). The Landlord envisages a lease term of three years or more. The property will be available with vacant possession.

Business Rates
The current rateable value (RV) is £7,800. The RV is as stated on the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) website service (effective date 1st April 2023). Information concerning how rates are calculated are available on the Cornwall Council website. It is possible prospective tenants could be eligible for small business rates relief (to be confirmed with Cornwall Council prior to agreeing terms).

EPC
The unit has an EPC rating of "B", certificate reference number 7295-9228-7472-7510-3643, which is available to view and download online from the Non-Domestic Energy Performance Certificate Register (ndepcregister.com).

VAT
The property is elected for VAT and as such VAT will be chargeable on the rent.

Rights
There is a right for tenants to park in allocated bays (subject to negotiation).

Subject to Contract
This brochure is for guidance purposes only and does not constitute an offer or contract. All descriptions, particulars and dimensions stated are understood to be correct, but prospective purchasers or tenants must satisfy themselves that the information is correct and not rely on the information if entering into a contract or incurring expenses.

Viewing Arrangements
Viewings are by appointment only. Contact Phil Wiltshire on the website link below.