Moat Mount Open Space, NW7

An opportunity to lease a former outdoor centre situated within Moat Mount Open Space, a valued public open space and local nature reserve in the London Borough of Barnet.

The property offer significant potential for community-focused outdoor recreation, education or environmental uses, subject to statutory and planning controls, together with a defined open space stewardship role. 

The letting comprises the buildings and facilities identified on the Proposed Letting Plan, including the former outdoor centre building shown in blue, together with associated facilities.

Former Outdoor Centre Building (Blue Building):

• Purpose-built former outdoor centre 

• Approximate GIA: 350 sq m 

• Two-storey building constructed in 1996 

• Framed construction with metal-clad elevations 

• Pitched roof 

• Raised external access walkway at first-floor level 

Associated Facilities:

• Storage building (pink – north-west of the former outdoor centre) 

• Toilet block (pink – south of the former outdoor centre) 

• Sewage plant (green building) 

These buildings form a compact operational campus, as shown on the attached proposed letting plan. 

Storage Building – Condition and Future Opportunity:

The storage building is currently used for ancillary storage purposes only. It is of older construction and is being supported to the rear, which limits its present use to storage. 

Future Enhancement Opportunity: The landlord recognises this building as presenting a potential opportunity for replacement or improvement. Subject to landlord’s consent and the receipt of all necessary statutory approvals and permissions, a new tenant may be permitted to demolish and rebuild the storage building to provide improved accommodation better suited to their operational needs. This flexibility offers incoming occupiers the opportunity to enhance and modernise ancillary facilities, subject to appropriate approvals and sensitive design consistent with the site’s environmental and open space setting. 

Open Space Stewardship – Area Edged Red 

The land shown edged red on the Proposed Letting Plan forms part of the wider public open space and will remain open and accessible to the public at all times. While this land will not be in the tenant’s exclusive possession and cannot be fenced or enclosed, the incoming tenant will be responsible for its active management and upkeep, including: 

• Grounds maintenance and landscaping 

• Day-to-day caretaking and presentation 

• Repairs and routine upkeep 

• Ensuring the space remains safe, attractive and welcoming for public use 

This arrangement provides the occupier with a meaningful stewardship role, allowing close integration between the former outdoor centre and the surrounding landscape, while preserving public access and enjoyment. 

Planning & Use  

The established lawful planning use of the site falls within Use Class F2(c): Areas or places for outdoor sport or recreation (not involving motorised vehicles or firearms).  

Accommodation Summary:

• Former Outdoor Centre (Blue Building): approx. 350 sq m GIA 

• Storage building and toilet block (associated facilities) 

• Stewardship and maintenance responsibility for surrounding public open space (area edged red) 

Tenure:

• Leasehold 

• A new lease will be granted over the former outdoor centre and associated facilities, together with responsibility for managing the surrounding public open space as shown edged red on the letting plan. 

• No exclusive possession of the red edged land will be granted. 

Guide Rent £12,000 per annum, exclusive of business rates, utilities and all other outgoings. The quoted figure is provided for guidance only. The landlord reserves the right to consider alternative rental offers, subject to covenant strength, proposed use and lease terms.