Item 8 - Appendix 1
West Dunbartonshire Council · 16 August 2023
Back to Infrastructure, Regeneration & Economic Development Committee — 16 August 2023 and its agenda
Text extracted from the council's PDF. Layout and reading order may differ from the original.
Page 1
FOR SALE: RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY - ITEM 8 -APPENDIX 1 FIRST & SECOND FLOORS, 102 MAIN STREET, ALEXANDRIA G83 0PB INTRODUCTION These are vacant upper floors which are in the ownership of West Dunbartonshire Council but which are surplus to requirements. The property is considered suitable for conversion to residential use. The property has been unoccupied for a number of years and is in a poor state of repair internally. The property is being offered for sale in its existing condition and no warranties will be provided. LOCATION Alexandria is the principle town within the Vale of Leven and is located 20 miles west of Glasgow. The town is the main retail centre within the Vale of Leven serving the nearby towns of Balloch, Bonhill, Jamestown and Renton, which together have a combined population of over 20,000. The Vale of Leven is a major tourist attraction with the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park attracting over 4 million visitors per year. Alexandria is well connected with the A82 running to the west of the town being the main vehicular route between the Central belt and the Western Highlands and Argyll. Alexandria Railway Station, which is located within the town centre, provides regular train services to Glasgow Queen Street. ITE
Page 2
The subjects are located on the west side of the Main Street at the junction with Bank Street. The surrounding properties contain mainly retail uses at ground floor level with residential above. Alexandria town centre has recently been upgraded with new wider pavements; resurfacing of the roads and new paving slabs. In addition the historic Smollet fountain has been repaired and upgraded. DESCRIPTION The property is situated on the first and second floors of a two story red sandstone and slated terraced block with access by way of an enclosed staircase entered from the rear of the property. The property was last used as a dentist surgery (first floor) and office (second floor) but retains the residential characteristics of its original use. The building was recently re-roofed (2022). FLOOR AREA First Floor: 1,033sq ft (96sqm) or thereby. Second Floor: 495 sq ft (46sqm) or thereby. PLANNING The property is within Alexandria town centre and as such is zoned for town centre use. Current planning policy is that the residential use of vacant upper floors of buildings within the town centre is to be encouraged. The previous use of the premises was for a surgery and office. Accordingly, a planning application will require to be submitted if a purchaser wishes to develop the property for residential use. In addition, a building warrant will be required for any structural alterations required to the property. It is strongly recommended that interested parties contact Planning and Building Standards at West Dunbartonshire Council. TEL 0141 951 7930 to discuss any proposals they might have for the site. Email: development.management@west-dunbarton.gov.uk RATING The property is currently entered in the Valuation Roll at NAV/RV (2017) as follows: First floor: £6,500 per annum Second Floor: £1,550 per annum Second Floor: £1,200 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 These properties are currently listed as being Council Tax band ‘A’ UTILITY SERVICES The property benefits from mains water and electricity. No warranty is given in respect of the condition of these services and any prospective purchasers will require to satisfy themselves as to the suitability of these utilities.
Page 3
TITLE INFORMATION The Council’s title relates to the ownership of the first and second floor premises and the rear yard area all as shown outlined red on the attached OS plan, which is for indicative purposes only. The Purchaser of the upper floors will also get title to the rear yard area but this will be subject to all existing rights of access. The Council will specifically except from warrandice access rights which any parties may have over the subjects. It is intended that the Purchaser will take on full responsibility (100%) of the costs for the repair and maintenance of the roof. It is intended that the share of the other common parts of the building will be split as follows: Ground Floor: 33% Upper floors: 67% VAT The property is elected for Vat and accordingly Vat will be charged on the 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. 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 106 1 6 100 4 to 10 138 88 15 95 125 134 95 135 72 72 22 16 CREVEUL COURT 9 107 72 134 63 11 135 7 114 91 Car Park 76 118 to 128 109 PH 93 132 71 55 to 36 27 94 3 5 171 4 105 26 Car Park 73 169 130 116 1 158 to Sub Sta 93 49 21 32 2 MIDDLETON STREET LB 72 107 Pavilion 112 115 124 85 El Sub Sta 70 60 3 20.3m 45 63 102 96 Garage 57 59 24 Bank 6 165 110 84 102 13 144 99 to 105 4c 78 DWs 146 98 51 115 4 86 1 to 5 164 to PO Dunbritton 109 145 129 111 to 117 121 2 168 PH 22 43 2 8 167 123 88 149 111 5 140 143 132 24 10 121 to 61 20 67 Car Park 127 to 133 83 El to 163 118 127 65 4a 21.6m Bank 77 78 PCs 140 43 (PH) 59 MC ALISTER ROAD 68 22.0m 7 86 53 69 38 166 9 136 113 160 11 to 13 126 89 30 79 2 97 21.8m 120 20 74 108 Library 20 80 141 3 Shelter 99 47 72 MAIN STREET 61 28 106 Apartments 70 SUSANNAH STREET 18 80 Reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of HSMO (C) Crown Copyright and database right 2015. All rights reserved. West Dunbartonshire Council Licence No. 100020790. West Dunbartonshire Council Title : 102 Main Street, Alexandria Scale : 1:1250Date : 19/04/2018 Map Ref : NS3980SWMap No : AM347
Page 4
Reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of HSMO (C) Crown Copyright and database right 2015. All rights reserved. West Dunbartonshire Council Licence No. 100020790. West Dunbartonshire Council Title : 102 Main Street, Alexandria Scale : 1:1250Date : 19/04/2018 Map Ref : NS3980SWMap No : AM347 106 1 6 100 4 to 10 138 88 15 95 125 134 95 135 72 72 22 16 CREVEUL COURT 9 107 72 134 63 11 135 7 114 91 Car Park 76 118 to 128 109 PH 93 132 71 55 to 36 27 94 3 5 171 4 105 26 Car Park 73 169 130 116 1 158 to Sub Sta 93 49 21 32 2 MIDDLETON STREET LB 72 107 Pavilion 112 115 124 85 El Sub Sta 70 60 3 20.3m 45 63 102 96 Garage 57 59 24 Bank 6 165 110 84 102 13 144 99 to 105 4c 78 DWs 146 98 51 115 4 86 1 to 5 164 to PO Dunbritton 109 145 129 111 to 117 121 2 168 PH 22 43 2 8 167 123 88 149 111 5 140 143 132 24 10 121 to 61 20 67 Car Park 127 to 133 83 El to 163 118 127 65 4a 21.6m Bank 77 78 PCs 140 43 (PH) 59 MC ALISTER ROAD 68 22.0m 7 86 53 69 38 166 9 136 113 160 11 to 13 126 89 30 79 2 97 21.8m 120 20 74 108 Library 20 80 141 3 Shelter 99 47 72 MAIN STREET 61 28 106 Apartments 70 SUSANNAH STREET 18 80 Reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of HSMO (C) Crown Copyright and database right 2015. All rights reserved. West Dunbartonshire Council Licence No. 100020790. West Dunbartonshire Council Title : 102 Main Street, Alexandria Scale : 1:1250Date : 19/04/2018 Map Ref : NS3980SWMap No : AM347