Former North Norfolk Visitor Centre, Cromer
Location
Former North Norfolk Visitor Centre
Louden Road
Cromer
NR27 9EF
The property is in a prominent location in the centre of Cromer on a popular route into the town centre and toward the seafront. It is next to the Meadow public car park, where over 140,000 parking tickets were sold in 2024. The building is also within walking distance of Cromer train and bus stations.
About Cromer
Cromer is an ever-popular seaside town in the North Norfolk Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Norfolk coastline. It's lively with a wide range of facilities and shops, including big national chains such as Mountain Warehouse, Argos, and Iceland, as well as a wide range of popular independent cafes, restaurants, and shops.
As one of North Norfolk's main towns, Cromer is a key retail destination for locals and visitors. There are very few vacancies in the town, with demand for commercial property remaining strong for several years.
The town has a population of about 7,500 (according to the 2021 census), which increases significantly during peak tourist periods. This influx of visitors includes those staying in the town and surrounding villages, as well as those on day trips from nearby areas.
See an overview of the tourism economy in North Norfolk below:
Property description
The property is single-storey, formed mainly from glass curtain walls and circular rendered block walls, with a flat roof and a slate-tiled conical roof. Mains water and electricity are connected to the property (currently shared with the public toilets next door). The proposed rental area is made up of two sections, as shown in the plans below. The first section is the main visitor information retail area. The second section is the staff breakout area, located next to the public toilets. The lease arrangements for the shared walkthrough area and lobby are to be agreed.
Parking is available on the pay and display car park.
The North Norfolk Visitor Centre data showed that 82,854 people visited the property in 2023.
View the revised property particulars for full details.
View the main retail floor plan
View the staff breakout floor plan
Property services
A service charge may be payable in addition to the rent payment. This will vary depending on the exact area let and services provided.
Planning
The building is currently used as a tourist information centre (considered Sui generis). We therefore expect that an alternative use of the premises will require planning consent for change of use.
Energy performance
As the property has not been let previously, there is no energy performance certificate in place. The ingoing tenant will be required to undertake works to bring the building up to a minimum rating of D.
Proposed terms
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Lease term |
To be agreed with a minimum of 5 years expected |
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Break clause |
To be agreed |
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Rent review |
To be agreed |
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Internal Repair |
Tenant's responsibility |
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Building structure repair |
Landlord responsibility (unless otherwise agreed) |
| Unit no | Gross internal area | Rent per annum | Estimated service charge | Rateable value | Energy rating |
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| NNVC | 117.37 msq | To be agreed | Unknown | £15,000 inclusive of public toilets* | TBC |
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Walk through shared with the public toilets - 31.64msq Public toilets - 98msq * the ingoing tenant must rely on their own enquiries from the Business Rates department for rates payable |
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Arrange a viewing
Viewings may be arranged by contacting our Estates Team:
Phone: 01263 516337
Email: estates@north-norfolk.gov.uk
How to apply
We ask that prospective tenants submit an offer and proposal for their use of the property to be considered.
The proposal must include:
- proposed rent and review dates and terms
- proposed lease terms
- proposed use
- proposed works, including anticipated costs economic, social, or environmental benefits
- any special requirements
Please email proposals to estates@north-norfolk.gov.uk.
The deadline for submissions is 11.59pm on Monday 31 March 2025.
Additional information
The Lessees will be responsible for payment of their legal costs in connection with the preparation of the lease unless otherwise agreed.
Before a lease can be granted and as part of our due diligence process, we will need the following from the successful tenant:
- identity information such as a government photo ID or driving licence
- completion of our Anti Money Laundering Form, together with the necessary supporting documentation
- proof of home address, such as a personal bank statement or utility bill a satisfactory credit report from an accredited credit reference agency
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