Record details

Name
Catering Pitch, Longniddry Bents Car Park No 1, Longniddry EH32 0PN
Situation

As shown red on the location plan on the Schedule, this location is indicative only, the exact pitch will be agreed on site prior to the date of entry.

Description

Longniddry Bents is a narrow, 2 mile strip of coastal grassland, sand dune with a rocky and sandy shore. No 1 car park is about 1 mile east of Port Seton and has capacity for about 80 cars. It now has modern toilets and easy access to a sandy beach. The car park is on the John Muir Way long distance path.

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Planning

The successful Applicant must apply for and obtain planning consent for the proposed use (including all associated fees and charges). Trading will not be permitted until Planning Consent is in place.

Viewing

Applicants can view the site at their own convenience.

Leasing arrangements

Terms and Conditions of Let are as follows: The successful Applicant must:

  • Provide financial references along with proof of identity
  • Hold an East Lothian Street Trader’s Licence (Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1992) and be registered as a food retailer under the Food Safety Act 1990 and only those Tenants who have been inspected and approved by the East Lothian Council Environment Services Department can apply.
  • Provide details, including a photograph, of the vehicle they intend to put on site. The vehicle must not exceed 2.5m by 5m in size.
  • Provide evidence of Covid compliance.
  • Provide evidence of litter control.
  • Apply for and obtain planning consent for the proposed use (including all associated fees and charges). Trading will not be permitted until Planning Consent is in place.
  • At the close of business each day the mobile snack bar is to be removed from the site and will not be brought back onto the site until the commencement time of the next day of business.

Deep fat frying will not be permitted. In addition to the rent an administration fee of £200 plus VAT will be payable in advance of the first day of trading.

Interested parties should download and complete an Application to Lease form to note their interest, and email it to  estates@eastlothian.gov.uk

 

Rating Assessment

The rateable value of the subjects has been assessed at £1500 per annum as of 01/04/2023. Under the Small Business Bonus Scheme (SBBS) for 2023/2024, properties with a RV of up to £12,000 may qualify for 100% rates relief, depending upon individual circumstances. Water and sewerage charges will still apply. Further information on the SBBS can be obtained at www.scotland.gov.uk  or  www.eastlothian.gov.uk

Rent
Offers in the region of £1,500 p.a.
Location