Prime Commercial Lease – Rare Hot Food Takeaway Opportunity Clitheroe Lancashire North West For Sale

An increasingly rare opportunity to acquire the lease of a well-located commercial food premises at 64A Whalley Road, Clitheroe, complete with a self-contained flat above, substantial storage facilities and, most importantly, full planning permission for hot food takeaway use.

Properties with established hot food takeaway consent are becoming exceptionally difficult to secure in Clitheroe. Planning restrictions have tightened considerably in recent years, making this an outstanding opportunity for anyone looking to establish or expand a food business without the uncertainty, cost and delays of applying for planning permission themselves.

Whether you are planning to open a takeaway, artisan bakery, café, sandwich shop, pizza business, dessert outlet, street food concept or another food venture, this offers a ready-made platform from which to build a successful business.

A Valuable Commercial Opportunity:

The lease is being offered for £25,000, representing excellent value when considering the assets and permissions included.

The sale includes:

• A professionally installed commercial extraction system, fully vented to eaves level and fitted with a powerful commercial extraction motor and fan. The system has an estimated installation value of approximately £15,000, providing a significant saving over the cost of installing a new compliant system.

• Full planning permission for hot food takeaway use, already in place. This is one of the most valuable features of the property, as obtaining new consent for hot food premises in Clitheroe has become increasingly challenging.

• A substantial external storeroom, measuring approximately 20ft x 15ft, complete with shelving and ideal for stock, packaging, equipment or dry goods storage.

• A self-contained flat above the premises, included within the lease. This provides complete flexibility, allowing the owner to live on site, accommodate staff or create an additional income stream by renting the flat (subject to any lease requirements).

• 24-hour access to the premises, enabling complete operational flexibility for food preparation, baking, deliveries and business management.

The premises benefit from a 3-phase electricity supply.

Excellent Running Costs:

The existing rent is exceptionally low, providing an excellent opportunity for an incoming tenant to keep overheads to a minimum.

There is just over one year remaining on the current lease, after which the purchaser will have the opportunity to negotiate a new lease directly with the landlord. This allows the incoming operator to secure terms that best suit their future business plans.

Equipment Available:

In addition to the fixed assets included within the lease premium, there are also a number of commercial catering items available, including refrigerators, freezers and various pieces of catering equipment, which may be available by separate negotiation.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

Commercial premises with hot food takeaway planning permission, existing extraction, low rental costs and residential accommodation are becoming increasingly scarce.

The combination of:

• Existing hot food planning permission

• Commercial extraction already installed

• Extremely low overheads

• Valuable residential accommodation

• Large storage facilities

• A prominent Clitheroe location

creates an opportunity that would be expensive and time-consuming to replicate from scratch.

This is a prime takeaway location in a thriving food hotspot, surrounded by numerous successful takeaways, ensuring strong customer demand and high footfall.

This is an ideal opportunity for independent operators, experienced restaurateurs, franchise operators, food entrepreneurs or investors looking to secure a property with genuine long-term commercial potential.

Bakery Business Also Available:

The current bakery business can also be purchased as a successful going concern, including its established goodwill, loyal customer base, recipes, branding and trading operation. This would be available by separate negotiation and provides the option for a purchaser to continue trading immediately or introduce their own business concept.

Contact Details:

If you would like to contact us to discuss the business in further detail or to arrange a viewing, you can by the following methods:

Telephone – 01204 325 101

Email – [email protected]

Website – www.ajfcommercial.co.uk

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