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11. 238 Paisley Road, Renfrew - Report

Renfrewshire Council · 28 August 2024
Back to Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board — 28 August 2024 and its agenda

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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: 238 Paisley Road, Renfrew
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1. Summary
1.1 The purpose of this report is to seek approval for a new lease of 238 Paisley
Road, Renfrew to M & U Motor Factors Ltd. 
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2. Recommendations 
2.1 It is recommended that the Infrastructure Land & Environment Policy Board
approve a new lease of 238 Paisley Road, Renfrew to M & U Motor Factors Ltd
based on the contents of this report.
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3. Background 
3.1 The property has been leased to Mr Gordon Taylor since April 2015. Mr Taylor
is looking to assign his lease but is currently on a short term agreement. This
report is to seek approval for a new lease to Umer Riaz in his business name M
& U Motor Factors Ltd.   
3.2 It is recommended to conclude a lease on the following main terms and
conditions. 
o The lease shall be for a period of 3 years and shall be on the Council’s
standard full repairing and insuring lease.

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o The rent shall be at the current level £3,300 pa payable monthly in advance
with a review at year one. 
o There will be a break option in favour of the Council at year 1.
 
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 If the lease is not concluded within 6 months of the date of this Board, the
property can 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 £3,300 to be received. 
 
2. HR & Organisational Development - None. 
3. Community Planning - Secures long term tenancy. 
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. Cosla Policy Position - Not applicable. 
13. Climate Risk – Not applicable

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14.  Children’s Rights – Not applicable.
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List of Background Papers – None. 
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Author:            anne.wilson@renfrewshire.gov.uk; 07811 056 721

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