FOR SALE
116 HIGH STREET, FORRES
Ground floor former shop/office in Forres Town Centre.

Offers over £40,000 are sought.
Closing date for offers 12 noon on 26 November 2008.

Accommodation 
Situated in an attractive location in Forres town centre the accommodation has recently been refurbished and comprises a main shop/office area extending to approximately 28m2 (301ft2) plus rear toilet.

Click here for Location and layout plans. (80kb pdf)

Services  
It is understood that the property is served by mains electricity, water and drainage systems with spotlighting and electric wall mounted heating. 

Purchasers are required to satisfy themselves as to the condition and suitability of all services.

Planning
The property is located within a designated Conservation Area and is included in the list of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest Category C.

It is understood the property was formerly used as a shop, although latterly it was used as a Tourist Information Centre. 

The former use of the property as a Tourist Information Centre falls within Class 2 of the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes)(Scotland) Order 1997.  Planning Permission would not therefore be needed for similar uses also within Class 2, including other office uses appropriate for a shopping area, principally for visiting members of the public.

Any proposals to use the property for uses within Class1 (Retail) of the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes)(Scotland) Order 1997 would not require consent for a change of use in terms of Planning and Building Standards legislation.

Any proposals to use the property for uses outwith Classes 1 and 2 of the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes)(Scotland) Order 1997 would require consent for a change the use in terms of both Planning and Building Standards legislation, which the applicants must obtain themselves.

Similarly any proposals to alter the building may require Planning Consent and a Building Warrant, which the applicants must obtain themselves. 

It should be noted that the above advice is purely for guidance and is entirely without prejudice to the consideration of any formal applications for Planning Consent and/or Building Warrant by the Moray Council.

For further advice on Planning issues please contact the Duty Officer, Development Control Section, Moray Council, Council Offices, High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BX, Tel No: 01343 563501 between 1pm and 4pm Mon - Fri.

For further advice on Building Standards issues please contact the Duty Officer, Building Standards Section, Moray Council, Council Offices, High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BX, Tel No: 01343 563243 between 1pm and 4pm Mon - Fri.

Title
The Council's title to the property can be viewed by arrangement by contacting Dianne Dawson, Paralegal, The Moray Council, Council Offices, High Street, Elgin, Telephone Elgin (01343) 563372.

Rateable Value/Council Tax Banding 
The property is currently entered in the Valuation Roll with a Rateable Value of £2,700.

Viewing
Arrangements to view can be made by contacting Mr Stuart Beveridge, Senior Estates Surveyor, The Moray Council, Council Offices, High Street, Elgin, Telephone (01343) 563257.

Offers

Offers over £40,000 shall be invited to purchase the property.

A closing date has been set for 12 Noon on Wednesday 26 November 2008. All offers must be in Scottish Legal form, in accordance with the Council's "Instructions to Offerers" and be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the official pre-addressed gummed label. Offers not bearing the label or received after the closing date, or not in the prescribed format, may not be considered.

Should you wish to submit an offer please contact Kim Smith at The Moray Council, Council Offices, High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BX, E-mail - kim.smith@moray.gov.uk  Telephone (01343) 563281 prior to Wednesday 26 November 2008, to be issued with the necessary "Instructions to Offerers" and tender labels.

It should be noted that the Council are not obliged to accept the highest offer or any offer.

Other Properties
For details of other available Council property please contact the Head of Estates Services, The Moray Council, Council Offices, High Street, Elgin, Telephone (01343) 563281, or visit our website www.moray.gov.uk/estates

This information does not constitute a representation, warranty or offer and will not form part of any contract, which may ensue.  The information provided here is purely intended to give a fair and reasonable description of the subjects and prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the accuracy of any statements contained in the above particulars.