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3. Unit 12 Abercorn Street, Paisley - Report

Renfrewshire Council · 28 August 2024
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To: Infrastructure Land & Environment Policy Board 
On: 28 August 2024
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Report by:   Chief Executive
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Heading: Unit 12 Abercorn Street, Paisley 
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1. Summary 
1.1 The purpose of this report is to seek approval to a new lease of Unit 12 Abercorn
Street, Paisley to Mr Luke McGowan. 
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2. Recommendations 
2.1 It is recommended that the Infrastructure Land & Environment Policy Board
approve a new lease of Unit 12 Abercorn Street, Paisley to Mr Luke McGowan
based on the contents of this report.
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3. Background 
3.1 Unit 12 Abercorn Street, Paisley has been vacant since February 2024. It was
subsequently marketed as available for lease and a closing date for offers was
set on 28 June 2024. Offers of rent in the region of £4,000 per annum were
sought for this 500 square foot industrial unit. Two offers to lease were received
in accordance with the closing date arrangement. 
3.2 The two offers received have been assessed and the proposal is to conclude a
lease with Mr Luke McGowan on the following main terms and conditions. 
o The lease shall be for a period of 2 years and shall be on the Council’s
standard full repairing and insuring lease. 
o The initial rent shall be £3,900 per annum. 6 months rent shall be paid in
advance on the date of entry.

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o The property shall be used as a home furnishings company. 
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
outgoings incurred in concluding the lease. 
o If the lease is not concluded within 6 months of the date of this Board, the
property shall be remarketed for 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 £3,900 to be received. 
 
2. HR & Organisational Development – None. 
3. Community Planning – Secures new tenancy for vacant commercial unit. 
4. Legal – New lease 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.

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13. Children’s Rights - Not applicable.
14. Cosla Policy Position – Not applicable. 
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List of Background Papers – None. 
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Author:    andrew.smith@renfrewshire.gov.uk; 07534 154048

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