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£7,500 pa
(£9.16/sq. ft. pa)
Industrial to let
Whitewell Road, Dunsop Bridge BB7From 819 - 1,432 sq. ft
Available immediately
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- Thorneyholme Roman Catholic Primary School, Dunsop Bridge 0.2 miles
- Slaidburn Brennands Endowed Primary School 3.5 miles
- Clitheroe 7.1 miles
- Whalley (Lancashire) 9.4 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
- Unfurnished
- Exceptional quality new build units
- Duchy of Lancaster
- Superfast broadband on site
- Electric car charging
- Insulated electric roller shutter
Location:
Units 1-4 Root Farm are located on a newly formed rural business enterprise centre formed by the Duchy of Lancaster at Dunsop Bridge, Lancashire.
Alongside these units are a fabulous set of former stable buildings now converted for use as artisan office units. A destination tourist area, the village is at the heart of the renowned and internationally reputed Trough of Bowland National Landscape. The village is widely acknowledged as being the centre of the UK.
This attractive village area sits in the centre of the Whitewell Estate, a survey owned and managed by the Duchy of Lancaster. The Duchy estate is set within rolling hills near the Clitheroe and is easily accessible from Lancaster. The village sits on the banks of the river Dunsop and Hodder. The vicinity is within immediate proximity of the Ribble Valley, an affluent catchment offering historic countryside, and scenic views.
The units are easy to find within the village, the estate is well signed and has immediate access off Whitewell / Newton Road at its junction with the bridge over the river Dunsop.
Description:
The property has been constructed to a very high quality, having insulated roof and blockwork walls to fair face finish. There are roof lights and LED lighting installed. An electric up and over insulated sectional door is installed with associated high security composite pedestrian door along side. The units have a high specification accessible WC. The properties are built to hold a mezzanine floor (separately fitted & agreed).
Accommodation:
The units are measured to an as built size and comprise the following:
Unit 1: 76.05 m2 ( 819 ft2)
Unit 2: 76.23 m2 ( 821 ft2)
Unit 3: 133.04 m2 ( 1,432 ft2)
Unit 4: 122.21 m2 ( 1,315 ft2)
Separate internal ground and first floor dry storage areas are available by separate negotiation.
The working eaves height is circa 4.35m. The vehicle access doorway width of 3.33m and has a height of 3.94m. Each unit has an approximate depth of 11.60m
Each unit is fitted with a WC and basic 3-phase power and there is access to the scheme's canteen and 12-person meeting room and shower facility.
Services & Utilities:
The estate is connected to mains water and electricity, but is holds a common private shared waste treatment plant for purposes of foul drainage. Each unit has a 3-phase eclectic supply and is rated at a supply of 80Amp 3Ph+N. A solar pv connection is fitted.
Each unit is connected by landlord submeter for electricity and water (pending installation). Consumption and standing charges shall be recharged to the unit occupier at an apportioned cost equal to the amount of service consumed. The units are fitted with a modern wheelchair access WC. Drainage expenses will be apportioned to each occupier.
Electric car charging is available on site, 6x (7Kwh) charge stations are installed which consumption is payable via Pod Point app (download from separate supplier).
Fibre / Broadband
The site (as a whole) is connected into the superfast rural fibre network operated by B4RN (Broadband For Rural North Ltd). To commission a unit supply contacting them on:
T / E: /
W:
Lease terms1:
Subject to reasonable estate terms being agreed the units shall be let for an initial period of 5yrs which shall be subject to a mutual break at the 3rd anniversary. The business tenancy shall be drawn on an internal repairing lease only; exterior repairs and estate maintenance shall at the responsibility of the Landlord. They will recharge the common estate services, exterior building maintenance and shared utilities expense to occupiers. The lease will comprise a ‘green lease’ and the Landlord and the Tenant will wherever practicable promote and improve the Environmental Performance of the Property and the Estate and they will cooperate with each other to identify appropriate strategies for the improvement.
A sum equal to 3months rent shall be paid by the Tenant prior to or on completion of the lease in respect of a rent & damage deposit.
A 3yr rent review will apply, as with a mutual break option with effect of the 3rd anniversary of the term, subject to not less than 6months written notice by either party.
Alternative lease terms may be available on application.
Price & Costs:
Rent shall be paid quarterly in advance by standing order:
Unit 1: £ 7,500 per annum (£144.23 per week)
Unit 2: £ 7,525 per annum (£144.71 per week)
Unit 3: £13,125 per annum (£252.40 per week)
Unit 4: £12,050 per annum (£231.73 per week)
Alternative payment terms may be available on request.
Common estates charges:
Annually the Landlord shall acting reasonably (in advance) provide an indication of the reasonable common estate services which are required and will note the apportioned cost for each unit. This expense may fluctuate to comprise the fair and proportionate expense of the estate, to include:
- cleaning and building repairs
- provision of meeting room space & kitchenette
- general waste, food waste and mixed recycling
- operation of treatment plant for foul waste
- lighting and utility standing charges
- signage, parking & roadway maintenance
- public liability & buildings insurance
- cleaning staff wages, site management
- health & safety, security / CCTV
- grass cutting and landscape attendance
- winter gritting & snow clearance
- other as reasonably required
The recharge period runs 1st January – 31st December.
EPC:
The units are advertised with the benefit of an A rated EPC. Tenants may not onerously influence this rating without direct written consent from the Landlord.
Business Rates:
Units have yet to be assessed. Enquires with the local authority may be made:
Ribble Valley Borough Council: T: W:
The uniform business rates multiplier for the financial year 2025-26 is 55.50p.
Small Business Rates Relief:
Premises at an rv (rateable value) of <£12,500 may be subject to small business rates relief (subject to application). A ‘nil’ rates cost may be achievable (subject to an application with the local authority).
Tenant Waste:
A common estate waste compound is provided for the accrual of food, mixed recyclables and general refuse.
Landlord Estate Policy:
A schedule of reasonable estate policies will apply to the estate in support of occupier operations on site.
Completion of the lease:
In circumstances where the Tenant is self representing and no solicitor is acting, prior to lease completion, a quarters rent (or the proportioned part) shall be paid on account to the agent’s nominated RICS Client Account. Post completion sums shall be transferred to the landlord.
Signage:
Subject to Landlord estate signage policy the tenant will be permitted to erect a corporate sign externally advertising their business occupation.
Separately the landlord will install and operate a common estate sign board for locating tenant businesses and their associated units.
Use:
The properties are zoned for a class E use, or more easily defined as a light industrial activity. The landlord shall approve each proposed use and apply a good estate management principle.
In line with the grant of planning, site hours are:
Weekdays 0730hrs – 1800hrs
Saturdays 0800hrs – 1700hrs
Sundays & bank holidays 1000hrs – 1600hrs
Subject to a separate application with the Landlord times of business premises operation may be varied (any variation will be subject to approval process by the local planning authority).
Anti-money Laundering Regulation:
In accordance with UK law, each named applicant will be required to comply with aml checks as arising, and to include each principal director and the named beneficiary owner in respect of a company application that is made. Each application is treated confidentially, applicant information will not be shared with 3rd party organisation's, however the pass or fail status of each application will be communicated with the Landlord. The cost of each application shall be charged at a rate of £35.00 per applicant and which expense shall cover the application process with Veriphy (as a 3rd party provider) and which application shall include an annual sanctions assessment.
Subject to contract:
Terms are proposed subject to formal lease and Landlord board approval.
VAT:
Rents and all sums quoted by these particulars, and those costs falling due under provisions of the lease, shall be subject to the prevailing rate of Value Added Tax (currently set at a rate of 20%).
Units 1-4 Root Farm are located on a newly formed rural business enterprise centre formed by the Duchy of Lancaster at Dunsop Bridge, Lancashire.
Alongside these units are a fabulous set of former stable buildings now converted for use as artisan office units. A destination tourist area, the village is at the heart of the renowned and internationally reputed Trough of Bowland National Landscape. The village is widely acknowledged as being the centre of the UK.
This attractive village area sits in the centre of the Whitewell Estate, a survey owned and managed by the Duchy of Lancaster. The Duchy estate is set within rolling hills near the Clitheroe and is easily accessible from Lancaster. The village sits on the banks of the river Dunsop and Hodder. The vicinity is within immediate proximity of the Ribble Valley, an affluent catchment offering historic countryside, and scenic views.
The units are easy to find within the village, the estate is well signed and has immediate access off Whitewell / Newton Road at its junction with the bridge over the river Dunsop.
Description:
The property has been constructed to a very high quality, having insulated roof and blockwork walls to fair face finish. There are roof lights and LED lighting installed. An electric up and over insulated sectional door is installed with associated high security composite pedestrian door along side. The units have a high specification accessible WC. The properties are built to hold a mezzanine floor (separately fitted & agreed).
Accommodation:
The units are measured to an as built size and comprise the following:
Unit 1: 76.05 m2 ( 819 ft2)
Unit 2: 76.23 m2 ( 821 ft2)
Unit 3: 133.04 m2 ( 1,432 ft2)
Unit 4: 122.21 m2 ( 1,315 ft2)
Separate internal ground and first floor dry storage areas are available by separate negotiation.
The working eaves height is circa 4.35m. The vehicle access doorway width of 3.33m and has a height of 3.94m. Each unit has an approximate depth of 11.60m
Each unit is fitted with a WC and basic 3-phase power and there is access to the scheme's canteen and 12-person meeting room and shower facility.
Services & Utilities:
The estate is connected to mains water and electricity, but is holds a common private shared waste treatment plant for purposes of foul drainage. Each unit has a 3-phase eclectic supply and is rated at a supply of 80Amp 3Ph+N. A solar pv connection is fitted.
Each unit is connected by landlord submeter for electricity and water (pending installation). Consumption and standing charges shall be recharged to the unit occupier at an apportioned cost equal to the amount of service consumed. The units are fitted with a modern wheelchair access WC. Drainage expenses will be apportioned to each occupier.
Electric car charging is available on site, 6x (7Kwh) charge stations are installed which consumption is payable via Pod Point app (download from separate supplier).
Fibre / Broadband
The site (as a whole) is connected into the superfast rural fibre network operated by B4RN (Broadband For Rural North Ltd). To commission a unit supply contacting them on:
T / E: /
W:
Lease terms1:
Subject to reasonable estate terms being agreed the units shall be let for an initial period of 5yrs which shall be subject to a mutual break at the 3rd anniversary. The business tenancy shall be drawn on an internal repairing lease only; exterior repairs and estate maintenance shall at the responsibility of the Landlord. They will recharge the common estate services, exterior building maintenance and shared utilities expense to occupiers. The lease will comprise a ‘green lease’ and the Landlord and the Tenant will wherever practicable promote and improve the Environmental Performance of the Property and the Estate and they will cooperate with each other to identify appropriate strategies for the improvement.
A sum equal to 3months rent shall be paid by the Tenant prior to or on completion of the lease in respect of a rent & damage deposit.
A 3yr rent review will apply, as with a mutual break option with effect of the 3rd anniversary of the term, subject to not less than 6months written notice by either party.
Alternative lease terms may be available on application.
Price & Costs:
Rent shall be paid quarterly in advance by standing order:
Unit 1: £ 7,500 per annum (£144.23 per week)
Unit 2: £ 7,525 per annum (£144.71 per week)
Unit 3: £13,125 per annum (£252.40 per week)
Unit 4: £12,050 per annum (£231.73 per week)
Alternative payment terms may be available on request.
Common estates charges:
Annually the Landlord shall acting reasonably (in advance) provide an indication of the reasonable common estate services which are required and will note the apportioned cost for each unit. This expense may fluctuate to comprise the fair and proportionate expense of the estate, to include:
- cleaning and building repairs
- provision of meeting room space & kitchenette
- general waste, food waste and mixed recycling
- operation of treatment plant for foul waste
- lighting and utility standing charges
- signage, parking & roadway maintenance
- public liability & buildings insurance
- cleaning staff wages, site management
- health & safety, security / CCTV
- grass cutting and landscape attendance
- winter gritting & snow clearance
- other as reasonably required
The recharge period runs 1st January – 31st December.
EPC:
The units are advertised with the benefit of an A rated EPC. Tenants may not onerously influence this rating without direct written consent from the Landlord.
Business Rates:
Units have yet to be assessed. Enquires with the local authority may be made:
Ribble Valley Borough Council: T: W:
The uniform business rates multiplier for the financial year 2025-26 is 55.50p.
Small Business Rates Relief:
Premises at an rv (rateable value) of <£12,500 may be subject to small business rates relief (subject to application). A ‘nil’ rates cost may be achievable (subject to an application with the local authority).
Tenant Waste:
A common estate waste compound is provided for the accrual of food, mixed recyclables and general refuse.
Landlord Estate Policy:
A schedule of reasonable estate policies will apply to the estate in support of occupier operations on site.
Completion of the lease:
In circumstances where the Tenant is self representing and no solicitor is acting, prior to lease completion, a quarters rent (or the proportioned part) shall be paid on account to the agent’s nominated RICS Client Account. Post completion sums shall be transferred to the landlord.
Signage:
Subject to Landlord estate signage policy the tenant will be permitted to erect a corporate sign externally advertising their business occupation.
Separately the landlord will install and operate a common estate sign board for locating tenant businesses and their associated units.
Use:
The properties are zoned for a class E use, or more easily defined as a light industrial activity. The landlord shall approve each proposed use and apply a good estate management principle.
In line with the grant of planning, site hours are:
Weekdays 0730hrs – 1800hrs
Saturdays 0800hrs – 1700hrs
Sundays & bank holidays 1000hrs – 1600hrs
Subject to a separate application with the Landlord times of business premises operation may be varied (any variation will be subject to approval process by the local planning authority).
Anti-money Laundering Regulation:
In accordance with UK law, each named applicant will be required to comply with aml checks as arising, and to include each principal director and the named beneficiary owner in respect of a company application that is made. Each application is treated confidentially, applicant information will not be shared with 3rd party organisation's, however the pass or fail status of each application will be communicated with the Landlord. The cost of each application shall be charged at a rate of £35.00 per applicant and which expense shall cover the application process with Veriphy (as a 3rd party provider) and which application shall include an annual sanctions assessment.
Subject to contract:
Terms are proposed subject to formal lease and Landlord board approval.
VAT:
Rents and all sums quoted by these particulars, and those costs falling due under provisions of the lease, shall be subject to the prevailing rate of Value Added Tax (currently set at a rate of 20%).
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Richard P Taylor Chartered Surveyors
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