Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, TS18

A fitted fish and chip restaurant and takeaway on the pedestrianised section of Dovecot Street in Stockton town centre. It has approximately 1,854 sq ft (172.3 sq m) on the ground floor, with a front restaurant, a separate takeaway counter and a commercial kitchen, plus further first floor ancillary space. Available to let at £22,500 per annum, with the current tenant vacating once a new occupier is found.

The property occupies a prominent position on the pedestrianised section of Dovecot Street in Stockton town centre, close to the High Street and among a mix of independent retailers and service occupiers. It provides ground floor accommodation of approximately 1,854 sq ft (172.3 sq m), arranged as a front restaurant with fitted booth and table seating, a separate takeaway counter and kitchen with its own street entrance, a rear dining area, and kitchen, preparation, storage and WC facilities to the rear. Further first floor ancillary space is also included, which is not shown on the floor plan.

The premises currently trade as a fish and chip restaurant and takeaway. The tenant will vacate once a new occupier is found, so the unit offers an opportunity to take over a fitted hot food operation in an established town centre location. It is available at a rent of £22,500 per annum. Further details on terms are available from the agents.







Tenure
Leasehold. The property is available to lease on new terms to be negotiated, with the current tenant’s lease being surrendered on agreeing a new one.

Business Rates
Rateable Value: £18,750
For the 2026/27 rating year, business rates are calculated using a tiered multiplier system. For properties with a Rateable Value below £51,000, multipliers range from approximately 38.2p for qualifying Retail, Hospitality and Leisure uses to 43.2p for other property types, subject to eligibility.

Small business rate relief may also be available.

Interested parties should make their own enquiries with North Yorkshire Council to confirm the exact rates payable. FSS accepts no liability for any changes to business rates or the accuracy of this information.

VAT
The property is elected for VAT.

Legal Costs
Unless expressly stated all parties will be responsible for their own legal costs in connection with this transaction.

Planning
Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries of the local planning authority in respect of planning proposals if any change of use is envisaged.

Services
All mains services are connected to the property.

Viewing
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