Amersall Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5

Description

This purpose-built, single-storey property is designed to serve the needs of the local community, offering a practical and welcoming environment for a variety of uses. Constructed with pebble dash concrete panels over blockwork, featuring timber panelling on the gable ends.

Internally, the accommodation comprises of a spacious function hall complete with a raised stage, making it ideal for performances, events, and large gatherings. Additional facilities include a fitted kitchen, an unused bar area with potential for future use, toilet facilities, a dedicated office space, and ample storage.

Externally, the property benefits from a small enclosed grass frontage, offering a pleasant outdoor aspect and potential for landscaping or seating. To the rear, a public car park provides convenient access for visitors, enhancing the property's appeal as a practical and accessible venue.

Building Total GIA: 319sq.m (3,433.69sq ft)
Plot Size: 961.37sqm (10,348.10sq ft)

Terms

Community Let
Available to let by way of a full repairing and insuring lease.
Business rates and all other usual outgoings will be payable by the tenant.
Prospective tenants to confirm any proposed use with the Local Planning Authority.
Any lease granted will be contracted out of the provisions of Sections 24 to 28 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.

Term: Between 10 and 25 years

The term of the lease is flexible dependent upon the ingoing tenant's requirements. Negotiations on the term of tenancy may be applied based on key criteria to include;
* Evidence of benefits that the applicant will bring to the local community.
* Grant Funding requirements

Rent
Concessionary rental arrangements in line with Doncaster Council's adopted Community Lettings & Asset Transfer Policy (June 2019) will be available to eligible groups wishing to take the premises on the basis of a community lease agreement.

Prospective tenants are requested to make a rental offer for the premises based upon their individual circumstances

Services and Utilities

The successful applicant will take on responsibility for all service/utility outgoings, such outgoings to include but not limited to:-
* Electricity
* Gas
* National non-domestic rates (as applicable)
* Water
* Any collection of refuse

Statutory Planned Maintenance (SPM)

The Council's Statutory Planned Maintenance Team will provide a buy back service for the provision of services required which is tailored to the needs of the individual property ensuring compliancy.

The successful applicant will be required to enter into a service level agreement to run concurrently with the lease for the lease term.

The current annual cost of SPM for this property is in the region of £2,120per annum. This cost will be payable on a quarterly basis. A quote can be provided for rectification of defects found during servicing; rectification works are at an additional cost to the buy back.

Energy Performance Certificate

The property has an EPC rating of E.
EPC Valid until 09.05.2033

Legal Costs

Each party to be responsible for their own reasonable legal costs incurred in the preparation/completion of the tenancy.

Expressions of Interest from Community Groups

Must show the group is constituted.
Lease agreements shall be negotiated from a starting point of full market rental value. A discounting framework may be applied* based upon key criteria to include:

Expectation of the group to be responsible for all running costs including repairs, maintenance and insurance.
Requirement for the group to invest in the building during the term of the lease.
Evidence of the benefits that the applicant will bring to the local community.
Full tender pack will be provided on request

Please see brochure for contact details

The closing date for the receipt of offers is 12 noon Monday 29th January, 2026