The property is prominently situated on the north side of Market Place, at its junctions with both Shoemarket and Beastfair, in the heart of the town centre. Nearby occupiers include M&S Foodhall (opposite), Tesco Superstore, B&M, Boots the Chemist, TGJones, Holland & Barrett, Greggs & KFC.
Tenure
Freehold.
Location
Miles
9 miles east of Wakefield, 14 miles south-east of Leeds
The property is prominently situated on the north side of Market Place, at its junctions with both Shoemarket and Beastfair, in the heart of the town centre. Nearby occupiers include M&S Foodhall (opposite), Tesco Superstore, B&M, Boots the Chemist, TGJones, Holland & Barrett, Greggs & KFC.
Tenure
Freehold.
Description
The property comprises a large shop arranged on the ground floor and basement, a dental surgery on the first floor and vacant separately-accessed former office accommodation on the second floor, with planning permission to convert to residential.
VAT
VAT is applicable to this lot.
Planning
Planning permission was granted on 05/02/2026 from Wakefield Council (R: 25/01957/FUL) for the change of use from Offices to 3 Residential flats on the second floor. (www.wakefield.gov.uk) (t: 0345 8506 506 e: devcontrol@wakefield.gov.uk)
EPC
Band D.
Description
The property comprises a large shop arranged on the ground floor and basement, a dental surgery on the first floor and vacant separately-accessed former office accommodation on the second floor, with planning permission to convert to residential.
VAT
VAT is applicable to this lot.
Planning
Planning permission was granted on 05/02/2026 from Wakefield Council (R: 25/01957/FUL) for the change of use from Offices to 3 Residential flats on the second floor. (www.wakefield.gov.uk) (t: 0345 8506 506 e: devcontrol@wakefield.gov.uk)
EPC
Band D.
Tenancy & Accommodation
Floor
Use
Floor Areas Approx sq m (1)
Floor Areas Approx sq ft (1)
Tenant
Term
Rent p.a.x.
Rent Review
Ground Basement
Retail/Ancillary Ancillary
160.00 98.70
(1,722) (1,062)
SENSE, THE NATIONAL DEAFBLIND AND RUBELLA ASSOCIATION (2) (t/a SENSE)
10 years from 30/06/2023 (4)
£35,000
30/06/2028
First
Dental Surgery
174.00
(1,872)
MODERN ARTS DENTAL LIMITED (3) (t/a Modern Arts Dental) with a personal guarantee until December 2028
10 years from 18/12/2023 (5)
£10,000
-
Second
Former Offices
174.72
(1,880)
VACANT (see planning paragraph)
-
-
-
Total
607.42
(6,536)
£45,000
(1) The floor areas stated above are those published by the Valuation Office Agency (www.voa.gov.uk). (2) Sense, The National Deafblind and Rubella Association, operate in over 100 stores across the UK (www.sense.org.uk). (3)(www.modernartsdental.com). (4) The lease provides for a Tenant option to determine on 30/06/2028. (5)The lease provides for a Tenant option to determine on 18/02/2029.
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