Commercial lettings
The Council owns and lets a variety of shops, offices and workshops in Neighbourhood Centres and around the town.
For further information on general availability contact the Estates Team on 01438 242821, for Stevenage Business Technology Centre and Chells Enterprise Village phone 01438 791010 or follow the links below.
Currently available premises are listed below:
Community Buildings
Poplars Community Centre, Magpie Crescent
Former Community Centre 3247 sq ft (302 sq m) of community space
Lease Terms
A new full tenant repairing and insuring lease for one year will be granted. Flexible lease terms available.
Rent
Offers around £14,000.00 per annum exclusive of Value Added Tax.
Rateable Value
The Property has a rateable value of £9,000.00. The current business rates for 2008/09 are £4,122.00 per annum.
Expressions of Interest
If you wish to apply to rent these premises, please submit an expression of interest in writing to:
Charlotte Coleshill, Estates Division, Stevenage Borough Council, Daneshill House, Danestrete, Stevenage,
Herts, SG1 1HN
no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 27th August 2008.
The Council welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
- Poplars Community Centre building particulars
- Poplars Community Centre Layout Plan
- Application to lease
D1 (non residential educational facilities) / A2 use
None currently available
A1 Retail Use
None currently available.
B1 Office use/A1 Retail use
Fifth floor Swingate House
Large open Suite - 1520 sq ft (141.2 sq m)
Rent - £5.50 per sq ft per annum
Service charge - £5.00 per sq ft per annum to cover the cost of upkeep of the external and internal common parts. The service charge will be increased annually by 3%.
There will be no VAT payable on the rent or service charge.
Stevenage Business Technology Centre, Bessemer Drive
Offices / workshops are 2 minutes from Stevenage train station and within easy access to the A1(M) and M25.
Individual office units start from 12 sq m
Workshop units range from 10 sq m – 158 sq m
Services available:-
- Easy-in Easy-out License terms
- Shared reception services
- 24hour, 7 day a week card access
- On-site security
- Parking
- Air conditioned conference and meeting rooms
- On-site café
- Postbox facilites
- On-site support team
- IT infrastructure
For further information contact 01438 791010 or use the link - http://www.hertsbic.co.uk/accomodation/accomodation_btc.aspx
Workshops/offices (light industrial)
Chells Enterprise Village, The Glebe, Chells Way
Offices / workshops are approximately 4 miles from Stevenage town centre. The Enterprise Village comprises of light industrial workshop units and a unit of small offices varying in size.
Office sizes range from 7 sq m to 19 sq m
Workshops range from 67 sq m to 126 sq m
For further details contact 01438 791010 or use the following link - http://www.hertsbic.co.uk/accomodation/accomodation_chells.aspx
A3 / A5 hot food use (restaurants / takeaways)
None currently available
Applicants Register
The Estates Team at the Council maintain an applicants register for interested persons wishing to be notified if suitable premises become available for their specific use.
To register your interest please contact the Estates team on 01438 242830 or e-mail - estates@stevenage.gov.uk
Alternatively, use our online enquiry form