Unit 3 Limekiln Business Centre, Pontnewynydd, Pontypool

A ground-floor commercial unit forming part of Limekiln Business Centre, a small, established business park in a pleasant, tree-lined roadside setting on the edge of Pontnewynydd. The unit sits beneath and alongside established office occupiers (including a firm of accountants) and benefits from on-site off-road parking. One parking space is included, with additional spaces available by negotiation.

The property is accessed via a uPVC front door, with a small internal ramp leading down into the unit. Internally the accommodation is arranged over the ground floor and offers predominantly open-plan space, currently carpeted, with painted blockwork walls, strip and surface lighting and natural light to the rear. The layout would suit a range of business uses within its B1 (Business) planning class, including offices, studio, light industrial/workshop or research and development use. Alternative uses may be possible subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent (see Planning and Use below). The unit includes a small toilet facility (not tested). A fire exit to the rear leads out to a small, private, timber-fenced rear yard, previously used as a smoking area.

The property requires refurbishment and is offered on that basis, giving an incoming tenant the opportunity to fit out and configure the space to their own requirements, with a competitive rent and incentives available to reflect this.

Condition and Services

The property is offered strictly on an “as is” basis. No services, systems or installations have been tested by the landlord and none are warranted or confirmed to be in working order, including (without limitation) the heating, water/plumbing facilities, toilet facility and electrical installation. Prospective tenants must satisfy themselves as to the condition and working order of all services and the premises generally, and are advised to commission their own inspections before committing to a lease.

Planning and Use

The unit currently benefits from B1 (Business) use. Any prospective tenant wishing to use the premises for a purpose falling outside the B1 (Business) use class will be responsible for applying for and obtaining the appropriate planning permission / change of use from Torfaen County Borough Council, at their own cost. Any letting for such a use would be conditional upon the necessary consent being granted. Interested parties should make their own enquiries of the local planning authority to satisfy themselves that the property is suitable for their intended use.

Key Terms (all subject to contract)

• Parking: One space included; additional spaces by negotiation
• EPC: Awaited – not yet received
• Lease length: Negotiable
• Repairing basis: Internal repairing lease
• Rent deposit: Required; the amount will be subject to the length of lease agreed
• Rent-free period / incentives: By negotiation, subject to landlord approval
• Use class: B1 (Business) – see Planning and Use above
• VAT: The rent is not subject to VAT (the landlord has not opted to tax)

Outgoings

The tenant will be responsible for business rates, electricity and all other utilities and outgoings, each billed and paid directly by the tenant. The tenant will also be required to contribute 20% towards the annual buildings insurance premium for the insured units. Prospective occupiers may be eligible for Small Business Rates Relief and should make their own enquiries of the local authority.