2, Forfar Retail Park

The subject property comprises a retail warehouse which was completely refurbished in 2006 and previously occupied by Focus DIY.  Our client's proposals comprise a sub-division to create two units as follows:

Unit 1 - Let to Home Bargains
Unit 2 - 8,973 sq ft

Proposals exist for a further unit (Unit 3) extending to 5,671 sq ft.

Forfar is a prosperous market town located approximately 12 miles north of Dundee and 46 miles south of Aberdeen.  The town serves as the administrative centre for Angus and benefits from a resident population of approximately 13,500 with a wider catchment of circa 35,000 including the surrounding towns of Kirriemuir and Brechin.

Forfar Retail Park benefits from a prominent and accessible location approximately 0.25 miles from Forfar town centre, and will be anchored by a new 16,436 sq ft Homebargains store, with nearby occupiers including Aldi, Lidl and Carpetright.

Use Class

A1 - The current planning consent is completely unrestricted Open Class 1 retail which includes food.