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Item 15 - Appendix 1

West Dunbartonshire Council · 6 November 2024
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FOR SALE  : DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
CARROCHAN ROAD, BALLOCH, G83 8BW
LOCATION
The town of Balloch is situated approximately 25 miles north west of Glasgow City Centre, within
the ‘Vale of Leven’. 
The subject property is located on the east side of Carrochan Road (A813) , the main road between
Balloch and Jamestown. The surrounding area is predominantly residential in character with
Balloch Campus nearby.
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DESCRIPTION
The subjects comprise a single storey former library building of brick construction with a flat roof on
a level regular shaped site.
The building has an electricity, gas  and mains water supply.
Internally the building comprises a main open plan hall and various ancillary smaller rooms.
There is a surfaced car park to the south of the building, accessed from Craiglynn Gardens.
ACCOMODATION
Net Internal Area is as follows:
Ground Floor:   280 sqm ( 3,014 sq ft) or thereby.
The surfaced car park extends to 585 sqm or thereby.
SITE AREA
The site area extends to 0.33 acres or thereby.
RATEABLE VALUE
The property is entered in the Valuation Roll at NAV/RV (2023) at £14,000 per annum. Further
information can be obtained by contacting the Assessor’s Office, Clydebank on telephone number
0141-562-1272 or visit their website at: www.saa.gov.uk
PLANNING
We are advised that the property is within a residential area/existing neighbourhood as defined by
the adopted local plan and proposed local development plan. Residential or community use would
be the most compatible uses in this area.
If the re-use of the building is not viable, then redevelopment of the site for residential purposes
would be acceptable subject to design and technical considerations.
Interested parties are advised  to contact Planning and Building Standards at West Dunbartonshire
Council. TEL  0141 951 7930   to discuss any proposals they might have for the property.
Email:  development.management@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
ENTRY
Immediate entry is available.
VAT
The property is elected for vat and accordingly vat will be payable on the purchase price.
OFFERS
We are seeking offers for the benefit of the Councils interest in the property.
It is likely that a Closing date will be set for receipt of offers and it is strongly recommended that
parties’ register their interest in writing.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
1. These particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers
or lessees, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of an offer or Contact.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and
occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or
tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy
themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of all matters upon which they intend
to rely.
3. No person in the employment of West Dunbartonshire Council has any authority to make or
give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
4. This brief does not constitute approval under the Planning Act. The purchaser will require to
submit applications for planning permission etc. in the usual manner. Advice in this respect is
available from the Council’s Development Management Team.
5. West Dunbartonshire Council reserve the right to impose title conditions/ securities to take into
account the particular circumstances of the transaction including, for example, the proposed use
of the subjects and any price restrictions.”
Date prepared: July 2024
FURTHER INFORMATION and VIEWING
Parties are asked to register their interest in writing with:
J David Johnston, Asset Management
West Dunbartonshire Council
Council Offices
16 Church Street
Dumbarton
G82 1QL
Tel: 07785632859
Email : david.johnston2@west-dunbarton.gov.uk

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