Property for Lease
Telephone: 01856873535.
Fax: 01856876094.
Email: property@orkney.gov.uk
Self-Build Serviced Sites, Garson Place, Garson Industrial Estate, Stromness
Self-build serviced sites ranging from 920m² to 2,464m² or thereby.
Rent: sites available from £1,600 per annum.
IMAGE: Orkney Islands Council crest and logo, with the text “ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL”.
IMAGE: Site plan of Garson Place showing the available plots outlined in red and labelled G13, G20, G21, G22 and G23. The plan includes the text “GARSON PLACE” and “© Crown Copyright and database rights 2021. Ordnance Survey 100021621”.
IMAGE: Photograph showing an open grassy site at the industrial estate, with industrial buildings and a low hill in the background.
IMAGE: Photograph showing an open grassy site beside a road, with an industrial building, parked vehicles and other industrial estate buildings.
Address
Garson Place, Garson Industrial Estate, Stromness.
IMAGE: Panoramic photograph showing a grassy field in the foreground, a road with several vehicles, and residential and industrial buildings across the Garson Industrial Estate.
Location
The sites listed are located within a thriving industrial estate on the outskirts of Stromness, with good access to transport and infrastructure links.
Site Plans
IMAGE: Site plan highlighting plot G13 at the northern part of Garson Place. The plot is outlined in red and labelled “G13”. The map includes the text “© Crown Copyright and database rights 2017. Ordnance Survey 100021621”.
IMAGE: Site plan highlighting plot G20 at the southern part of Garson Place. The plot is outlined in red and labelled “G20”. The map includes the text “© Crown Copyright and database rights 2017. Ordnance Survey 100021621”.
IMAGE: Site plan highlighting plot G21 on the western side of Garson Place. The plot is outlined in red and labelled “G21”. The map includes the text “© Crown Copyright and database rights 2017. Ordnance Survey 100021621”.
IMAGE: Site plan highlighting plot G22 on the eastern side of Garson Place. The plot is outlined in red and labelled “G22”. The map includes the text “© Crown Copyright and database rights 2017. Ordnance Survey 100021621”.
IMAGE: Site plan highlighting plot G23 on the eastern side of Garson Place. The plot is outlined in red and labelled “G23”. The map includes the text “© Crown Copyright and database rights 2017. Ordnance Survey 100021621”.
© Crown Copyright and database right 2021. All rights reserved. Ordnance Survey License number 100021621.
Description
Availability of sites fluctuates. The sites listed may be the subject of negotiations and availability cannot be guaranteed.
Leases will normally include a clause requiring completion of planned development within a reasonable period of time.
Accommodation
Self-build sites suitable for development.
Services
Mains services are not provided to individual sites, however mains water, sewerage and electricity services are readily available in the vicinity. Prospective tenants should satisfy themselves that adequate services are readily available to support any planned development prior to signing a lease.
Policy
Requests to lease these sites may require to be referred to the relevant Council committee for a decision. Prospective tenants may be asked to provide information to assist the Council in determining any request to lease its premises.
The Council operates a policy of presumption in favour of leasing land and property to businesses which diversify the economy, raise average wage rates and / or overcome barriers to export may also be eligible for assistance.
The Council reserves the right to decline requests to lease its property.
Planning and Permitted Use
Sites may be suitable for a variety of purposes subject to statutory consent being obtained.
For planning advice please contact a Planning Adviser on 01856873535 or email: planning@orkney.gov.uk.
Viewing
Viewing is available at any time.
Lease Term
Lease terms up to 99 years are available.
Rent
| Location | Plot Size (m²) | Offers Over |
|---|---|---|
| Site G13. | 920. | £1,600 per annum. |
| Site G20. | 2,464. | £4,300 per annum. |
| Site G21. | 1,477. | £2,550 per annum. |
| Site G22. | 952. | £1,650 per annum. |
| Site G23. | 966. | £1,650 per annum. |
VAT
VAT is payable on the rent.
Entry
Entry is available by negotiation.
Insurance
These sites are not insured. Tenants are responsible for arranging their own insurance.
Rateable Value
The tenant shall be responsible for rates arising from any development on their leased site. The Rateable Value is set by the Assessor and may change during the lease period at the discretion of the Assessor.
General
It is considered that the subjects have the potential for a number of uses. Prospective tenants should satisfy themselves in this regard with the local Planning Service prior to making an offer.
For planning advice please contact a Planning Adviser on 01856873535 or email: planning@orkney.gov.uk.
Submitting an Offer Or Making an Enquiry
All interested parties should contact the Estates Manager, Corporate Services, Orkney Islands Council, School Place, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1NY.
Legal
Whilst the foregoing particulars are believed to be correct their accuracy is not warranted.
The Council reserves the right to fix a closing date.
Interested parties are advised to have their Solicitor note their interest with Orkney Islands Council.