Industrial for sale

Standon Mill, Mill Lane, Standon, Stafford ST21

Description

Standon Mill, as the name suggests, originally comprised a three-storey mill of brick and tile construction which still forms part of the site today, and has evolved over several decades into a fairly substantial warehouse and
distribution facility spread across a 3.7 acre site. To the front of the site stands the original mill to the side of which is another period brick and tile building comprising ground floor retail accommodation with office space above. A further single storey office with staff welfare accommodation also fronts the site, adjacent to the main vehicular entrance.
Behind the original buildings are a range of steel framed warehouse structures built over a phased period, as the needs of the business increased. There are six bays in total all of which are internally connected to comprise one large warehouse facility with multiple roller shutter entrance points. The most recently constructed unit comprises a detached Portal framed unit with 25 feet to eaves built in the early 2000s with part concrete and profile clad elevations supporting a pitched metal profile clad roof with roller shutter access to both gable elevations, positioned towards the rear of the site.
Previously used as a warehouse and distribution facility together with a sales area serving the public, the facility represents an excellent opportunity for a business to acquire a substantial depot site that would suit a wide variety of commercial uses, subject to planning where appropriate.

Location

The site is located on the outskirts of the hamlet of Standon and is approx. 1⁄2 a mile from the junction with the A519 which if taken in a northern direction leads directly to Junction 15 of the M6 (5.6 miles). Travelling in a southernly direction Junction 14 of the M6 is 9.9 miles. Stafford town centre is approx. 12 miles, and the centre of Stoke on Trent is approx. 10 miles to the north. There are no weight restrictions on any of the roads leading to the premises.

VAT

The sale price is not subject to VAT

EPC

81 (Band D)

Services

Mains power (3-phase) water and drainage are connected to the site. No services have been tested by the agents.

Tenure

Available freehold, subject to contract and with vacant possession upon completion.

Business Rates

Rateable Value: £93,000
Rates Payable: £25,392 pa (25/26) (due to transitional relief)

Anti Money Laundering Regulations

In accordance with the anti-money laundering regulations, two forms of identification will be required (e.g. Photographic driving license, passport, utility bill) from the applicant and a credit check may also be required, the cost of which will be the responsibility of the applicant. Where appropriate we will also need to see proof of funds.

Planning

Although the site has been used for commercial purposes for a
substantial period there are several planning permissions that
Stafford Borough Council have approved to include:
Application: 88/22286/ful
Approved 2nd November 1988
Extension to provide additional storage process building.
Application: 90/25574/ful
Approved 5th December 1990
Construction of loading bay and display window for retail sales.
Application: 39209
Approved 3rd July 2000
Extension to feed mill.
Application: 40037
Approved 14th March 2001
Change of use of agricultural land for business purposes to
facilitate safe manoeuvring of goods vehicles.
Application: 03/01003/ful (rear Portal framed unit)
Approved 28th October 2003
Erection of agricultural building for storage, chopping and
mixing of straw.
The vendor is currently in the process of requesting that the
‘agricultural condition’ is removed which would then enable
the building to have a regular B2 (industrial) and B8 (Storage &
Distribution) Use Class Order.

The above illustrates the various consents that have been
granted over the years and there are other commercial uses
and potentially residential redevelopment schemes that the
site would suit, subject to planning.