A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A DETACHED F1 CLASSIFIED BUILDING OR FOR DEMOLITION HAVING OUTLINE CONSENT FOR THE ERECTION OF UP TO TWO DWELLINGS.
FINAL OPEN 'HOUSE' TUESDAY 9th APRIL 1pm to 2pm

TO BE SOLD BY INFORMAL TENDER: CLOSING DATE 12 NOON
MONDAY 15th APRIL 2024. NO OFFERS WIL BE CONSIDERED BEFORE THIS TIME.

The property comprises a former timber drill hall which dates from the 1930’s located between 245 and 247 Luton Rd Dunstable LU5 4LR. Comprising a steel framed aluminium clad building which was extended to the rear in the 1980’s and to the side with a flat roof extension in 2000 to provide toilet facilities.
The property has UPVC double glazed replacement type windows, whilst internal floors are mainly solid carpet and vinyl covered. To the rear of the church building is a precast concrete panel store building with a metal truss roof.
The site has a total depth of approximately 56.38 metres (191’) and an average plot width of approximately 16 metres (52’6”) with a site area of 902sq m (9,709sq ft).

ACCOMMODATION
The property provides the following accommodation:
Main Hall: Fire door exit to west side, entrance from timber double doors to east side lobby which also connects to rear Reception room. Carpet covered floors timber clad walls and suspended grid ceiling with surface mounted fluorescent lights. 7.5m x 9.05m (24’7” x 26’8”).
Entrance Lobby: Double doors to side entrance ramp. Window to side. Open access to main hall and rear reception hall. 2.05m x 2.39m (6’8” x 7’10“).
Reception Hall: Window to side, access from entrance lobby and rear lobby. Door to kitchen, door to store, door to office, open entrance to small store. 7.51m x 4.48m (24’8” x 14’8”).
Store Room: 2.3m x 1m (7’6” x 3’3”).
Kitchen: Range of base and wall units incorporating two sink units. Two windows to the rear, small cupboard off containing fridge. 2.31m x 2.31m (7’7” x 7’7”) +3.03m x 3.3m (9’11” x 10’10”).
Office: Window to side. 2.04m x 2.67m (6’8” x 8’9”).
Small Store: 0.7m x 2.0m (2’3” x 6’7”).
WC’s: Wheelchair access WC inc. handbasin 2.05m x 1.55m (6’9” x 5’1”).
WC inc. handbasin 2.06m x 1.6m (6’9” x 5’3”).
Rear Lobby: Door to rear. 1.74m x 3.3m (5’9” x 10’10”).

The registered title is BD 274339.
The current planning classification is F1 Learning and non-residential institution.
The property is approximately 143sq m (1538sq ft).

DEVELOPMENT
The outline planning consent has been granted for the demolition of the building and for the erection of up to two dwellings. CB/22/00943/OUT – granted on
8th November 2023.

The planning consent is subject to the following SAMM Contribution (Strategic Access and Management and monitoring) tariff of £189.42 per dwelling.

SANG Contribution (Suitable and Alternative Natural Greenspace) tariff of £4,273 per two bedroom or more dwelling. £3,205 per studio/one bedroom dwelling.

LOCATION
The nearest shopping facilities are Tesco approximately ¼ mile to the east along Luton Road. Whilst to the west are Sainsburys and the White Lion Retail Park which hosts a number of national retailers. Dunstable centre is a shadow of its former self having suffered for years with heavy traffic flow but national retailers have not returned preferring instead to base themselves on retail parks where parking is free and footfall is far stronger.