Former Public Conveniences - Scotts Place, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, TD7

BRIEF RESUME

- Surplus Public Conveniences
- A Range of Potential Uses , Subject to Planning
- Potential Café/ Kiosk/ Retail/ Micro Office/ Studio
- Approx GIA 17 sq m ( 183sq ft)


DESCRIPTION
The subject comprises a single storey, former public conveniences occupying a site off Scots Place accessed via a local car park. The unit is of a render faced, block-built cavity construction. The hipped roof is clad in slate with metal ridge coverings. Rainwater goods are of PVC specification.

Externally the building has a good central location and fronts onto St John Street. The boundaries to the remainder of the site are largely undefined and will require clarification prior to marketing.

LOCATION
Selkirk occupies a central position within the Scottish Borders. The settlement has a population of 4,663 according to the 2022 population census, a decrease of 9.34% over that recorded at the 2001 Population Census (4,990).

The Town is between Galashiels (seven miles north) and Hawick (eleven miles south), the two largest population centres within the Scottish Borders with populations around 14,000 and 16,000 respectively. Selkirk is conveniently situated to serve the other main towns within the Scottish Borders with good road links via the A7 arterial route. The population within a ten mile radius in 2022 was 53,067. Average Household income within a 10 mile radius £26,993.

The Royal Burgh of Selkirk lies on the Selkirk Water a tributary of the River Tweed. The people of the town are known as the 'Souters' which means cobblers ('shoemakers and menders'). Selkirk is one of the oldest Royal Burgh's in Scotland it is reputed to have been the site of the earliest settlement within the Scottish Borders. 'Selkirk' means 'Church of the Forest' from the old English SELE ('hall or manor') Cirice ('church').

PLANNING
The subjects are situated within Selkirk Development Boundary as defined within the Scottish Borders Local Development Plan 2 which was adopted on 22 August 2024.

Established Use is expected to be non-classified, Sui Generis under the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997 (as amended).

Following a change of use, Class 1A, 3 or 4 would be the most obvious uses. 1A which was introduced to provide greater flexibility to High Streets effective from 31 March 2023. Class 1A incorporates former Class 1 (Retail) and Class 2 (Financial, Professional and Other Services) of the Use Class Order. In addition, the recent change includes permitted development rights for Class 3 (Hot Food, Restaurants) and Class 4 (Business) providing considerable flexibility.

RATEABLE VALUE
The Small Business Rates Relief Scheme (SBRR) currently offers 100% rates relief for units of a Rateable Value of £12,000 or less based on the combined total of all the occupier business premises within Scotland (subject to application and eligibility).

AREAS
The subjects have been measured in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice to an approximate Gross Internal Area of 17 sq m.

E & oe measurements of the main building taken with a laser measure.

TENURE
Presumed Absolute Ownership following the Abolition of Feudal Tenure (Scotland) Act 2000.

SERVICES
Mains, electricity, water and drainage .

VAT
The subjects are not understood to be elected to VAT.

EPC
Currently exempt.

OFFERS
ASSESMENT OF BIDS: In evaluating bids, the Council will be require to comply with Section 74 of the Local Government(s) Act 1973. While the Council is not bound to accept the highest bid, it may be that the Council will require to exercise its powers under the Disposal of Land by Local Authorities (Scotland) Regulations 2010 to accept a lower bid. The Council reserves the right to sell privately and shall not be bound to accept the highest or indeed any offer.

Each party will be responsible for paying their own legal costs incurred in any transaction.

VIEWING
By appointment with the sole agents.

Edwin Thompson
Chartered Surveyors
76 Overhaugh Street
Galashiels
TD1 1DP

Tel:
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IMPORTANT NOTICE

1. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, any offer or contract.

2. All descriptions, dimensions, plans, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness.

3. No person in the employment of Edwin Thompson has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Agents, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor.

4. No responsibility can be accepted for loss or expense incurred in viewing the property or in any other way in the event of the property being sold or withdrawn.

5. Edwin Thompson is the generic trading name for Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited, a Limited Company registered in England and Wales (no.07428207). Registered office:28 St John's Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AF