Location Scouting Template

Company Letterhead

{{company_name}}

{{company_address}}

Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

Location Scouting Report

**Date of Report:** {{report_date}}

**Scout Name:** {{scout_name}}

**Project Name/Purpose:** {{project_name}}

**Location/Site Address:** {{site_address}}

Site Overview and Description

**Property Type:** {{property_type}} (e.g., Commercial, Industrial, Retail, Land)

**Size/Area:** {{size_area}} sq/m

**Number of Floors (if applicable):** {{number_of_floors}}

**General Description:** {{general_description}} (Provide a brief overview of the site, its condition, and key features.)

Accessibility and Infrastructure

**Proximity to Major Roads/Highways:** {{major_roads_proximity}}

**Public Transport Access:** {{public_transport_access}} (e.g., bus, train, taxi routes)

**Parking Availability:** {{parking_availability}} (e.g., on-site, street, dedicated lot)

**Utility Connections:** Water: {{water_connection_status}}, Electricity: {{electricity_connection_status}}, Internet: {{internet_connection_status}}

**Condition of Access Roads:** {{access_road_condition}}

Local Amenities and Environment

**Nearby Businesses/Services:** {{nearby_businesses}}

**Local Demographics (relevant to business type):** {{local_demographics}}

**Security Considerations:** {{security_considerations}} (e.g., crime rates, existing security infrastructure)

**Noise Levels:** {{noise_levels}} (e.g., quiet, moderate, high)

**Environmental Factors:** {{environmental_factors}} (e.g., pollution, natural risks)

Zoning and Regulations

**Current Zoning Classification:** {{zoning_classification}}

**Permitted Use for Business Type:** {{permitted_use}}

**Any Known Restrictions or Covenants:** {{restrictions_covenants}}

**Local Authority Contact for Zoning Inquiries:** {{local_authority_contact}}

Cost Estimates and Financials

**Estimated Lease/Purchase Price:** {{estimated_price}} ({{currency}}){{per_unit_time_or_area}}

**Estimated Operating Costs:** {{estimated_operating_costs}} (e.g. utilities, rates, maintenance)

**Potential Incentives or Subsidies:** {{incentives_subsidies}}

**Required Capital Expenditure for Setup/Renovation:** {{capex_setup_renovation}}

Recommendations and Conclusion

**Overall Suitability Ranking (e.g., High, Medium, Low):** {{overall_suitability_ranking}}

**Strengths of this Location:** {{location_strengths}}

**Weaknesses of this Location:** {{location_weaknesses}}

**Further Actions Recommended:** {{recommended_actions}}

Signature Block

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{{signature_scout_name}}

{{scout_title}}

{{date}}