To Let
91 Western Road,
Brighton,
BN1 2LB
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Retail, Food and Beverage, Leisure (Class D1, D2 and Other)
1,000 - 2,044 Sq Ft (92.9 - 189.89 Sq M)
- Prominent Western Road location close to Churchill Square Shopping Centre
- High levels of pedestrian footfall and vehicular traffic
- Open plan ground floor sales area
- Additional basement accommodation (1,015 sq ft) and WC facilities
- New electrics, fuse board and lighting installed throughout
- Suitable for a variety of retail, leisure and commercial uses (STP)
- New EFRI lease available at a rent of £37,000 per annum (3 months rent free available subject to terms)
- Strong nearby occupier mix including national and independent retailers
- Nearby retailers include Waitrose, Café Nero, CEX, Yorkshire Building Society, Oxfam, Sainsbury's Local, Premier Convenience Store and Taj the Grocer
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Location
The property occupies a prominent position on the western end of Western Road, one of Brighton's principal retailing thoroughfares, situated on the southern side of the street close to the entrance to Churchill Square Shopping Centre.
The location benefits from strong pedestrian footfall and an established mix of national, regional and independent occupiers.
Nearby retailers include Waitrose, Café Nero, CEX, Yorkshire Building Society, Oxfam, Sainsbury's Local, Premier Convenience Store and Taj the Grocer, together with a wide range of leisure and hospitality operators, reinforcing the area as a vibrant and well-established trading location.
Description
The premises are arranged over ground floor and basement levels, together with WC facilities. The accommodation provides predominantly open plan retail space suitable for a variety of retail and commercial uses.
The unit has recently undergone a comprehensive refurbishment programme, including a new consumer/fuse board, upgraded electrics and new lighting throughout, providing bright and well-presented accommodation ready for immediate occupation.
Accommodation
The property has the following approximate Net Internal Areas (NIA):
| Description | Sq Ft | Sq M |
|---|---|---|
| Sales Area | 1029 | 95.59 |
| Basement | 1015 | 94.29 |
| Total | 2,044 | 189.88 |
Energy Performance Rating
We understand the property has an EPC rating of D-78.
Planning
A new Use Classes Order (UCO) came into effect on 1st September 2020. Under the new UCO a new Use Class E was introduced to cover commercial, business and service uses. Use Class E encompasses A1, A2, A3, B1 and some D1 and D2 uses under the former UCO. We therefore understand that the premises benefit from Class E 'Commercial Business and Service' use within the Use Classes Order 2020.
Taxation
Rateable Value (2026): £39,750
Occupiers will pay approximately 38% of this per annum.
Terms
The property is available to let by way of a new effective full repairing and insuring lease at a commencing rent of £37,000 per annum exclusive of rates, building insurance, service charge, heating, lighting, etc.
There is a service charge payable.
VAT
We understand that the property is not elected for VAT.
Legal Fees
Each party to bear their own legal costs incurred.
Flude Property Consultants for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: i) these particulars are set out in good faith and are believed to be correct but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form any part of any contract; ii) no person in the employment of Flude Property Consultants has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
Please note that whilst we endeavour to confirm the prevailing approved planning use for properties we market, we can offer no guarantees in this regard. Planning information is stated to the best of our knowledge. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries to satisfy themselves in respect of planning issues.
We advise interested parties to make their own enquiries to the local authority to verify the above and the level of business rates payable in view of possible transitional arrangements and any reliefs.