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Lease Extension at 41 Hallhill Road, Johnstone ILE 270825 - AM reviewed

Renfrewshire Council · 27 August 2025
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To: Infrastructure Land & Environment Policy Board 
On: 27 August 2025
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Report by:   Chief Executive
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Subject Lease Extension at 41 Hallhill Road, Johnstone
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1. Summary
1.1 The purpose of this report is to seek approval for a lease extension at 41
Hallhill Road, Johnstone to Salwan Pharmacy Limited for a period of 15 years,
running from 27th February 2026. 
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2. Recommendations
2.1 It is recommended that the Infrastructure Land & Environment Policy Board
approve a lease extension of 41 Hallhill Road, Johnstone to Salwan
Pharmacy Limited for a period of 15 years from 27th February 2026 based on
the contents of this report.
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3. Background
3.1 The property was newly constructed, and the tenants moved in and opened
the pharmacy in 2016. They are looking to extend their lease to secure
funding. 
3.2 Officers consider Salwan Pharmacy have been good tenants for Renfrewshire
Council, and it is recommended to conclude a lease on the following main
terms and conditions.
o The lease extension shall be for a period of 15 years from 27th
February 2026 and shall be on the Council’s standard full repairing and
insuring lease.

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o The rent shall be £7,500 pa payable monthly in advance. 
o There will be 5 yearly reviews. 
o The tenant is responsible for obtaining all appropriate planning and
statutory consents required in connection with the proposed use.
o The Tenant shall meet the Council’s reasonable legal expenses and
outlays incurred in concluding the lease. 
o Any other reasonable terms and conditions considered necessary by
the Head of Corporate Governance.
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Implications of the Report
1. Financial - Annual rental of £7,500 to be received for this commercial
property unit.
2. HR & Organisational Development - None.
3. Community Planning - Secures long term tenancy.
4. Legal - Lease documentation required. 
5. Property/Assets - As per this report. 
6. Information Technology – None
7. Equality & Human Rights - The Recommendations contained within this
report have been assessed in relation to their impact on equalities and human
rights. No negative impacts on equality groups or potential for infringement of
individuals’ human rights have been identified arising from the
recommendations contained in the report because no groups or individuals
have any involvement currently at the property. If required following
implementation, the actual impact of the recommendations and the mitigating
actions will be reviewed and monitored, and the results of the assessment will
be published on the Council’s website.
8. Health & Safety - None.
9. Procurement - Not applicable.
10. Risk - None.
11. Privacy Impact - Not applicable.
12. Climate Risk – Not applicable
13 Children’s Rights – Not applicable

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14. Cosla Policy Position - Not applicable.
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List of Background Papers - None 
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Chief Executive’s
AW
24 July 2025 
Author:            anne.wilson@renfrewshire.gov.uk; 07811 056 721

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