91 Western Road, Brighton, BN1 2LB

Description

The premises are arranged over ground floor and basement levels, together with WC facilities. The accommodation provides predominantly open plan retail space suitable for a variety of retail and commercial uses.

The unit has recently undergone a comprehensive refurbishment programme, including a new consumer/fuse board, upgraded electrics and new lighting throughout, providing bright and well-presented accommodation ready for immediate occupation.

Location

The property occupies a prominent position on the western end of Western Road, one of Brighton's principal retailing thoroughfares, situated on the southern side of the street close to the entrance to Churchill Square Shopping Centre.

The location benefits from strong pedestrian footfall and an established mix of national, regional and independent occupiers.

Nearby retailers include Waitrose, Café Nero, CEX, Yorkshire Building Society, Oxfam, Sainsbury's Local, Premier Convenience Store and Taj the Grocer, together with a wide range of leisure and hospitality operators, reinforcing the area as a vibrant and well-established trading location.

Planning

A new Use Classes Order (UCO) came into effect on 1st September 2020. Under the new UCO a new Use Class E was introduced to cover commercial, business and service uses. Use Class E encompasses A1, A2, A3, B1 and some D1 and D2 uses under the former UCO. We therefore understand that the premises benefit from Class E 'Commercial Business and Service' use within the Use Classes Order 2020.

VAT

We understand that the property is not elected for VAT.

Accommodation

The property has the following approximate Net Internal Areas (NIA):


Business Rates / Council Tax Band

Rateable Value (2026): £39,750

Occupiers will pay approximately 38% of this per annum.

EPC

We understand the property has an EPC rating of D-78.

Legal Fees

Each party to bear their own legal costs incurred.