HBD, part of Henry Boot, and Barnfield Group have secured reserved matters planning for a further three units at the JV’s APTUS industrial and logistics scheme in Preston, Lancashire.
APTUS is a £100million development expected to create up to 1,500 jobs, delivering a total of 800,000sq ft of high-quality sustainable space just off J31A of the M6.
The three buildings comprise a terrace of two 26,507sq ft units and a detached unit of 53,841sq ft.
Ed Hutchinson, Managing Director of HBD, said: “We’re pleased to have secured planning for a further 108,000sq ft at APTUS. It is very well located, which, alongside its sustainability credentials and power capabilities, continues to drive strong interest from potential occupiers.”
Tracy Clavell-Bate, Head of Development at Barnfield Group, said: “Having planning permission allows us to go to market with an oven-ready scheme which is attractive to occupiers. There is limited supply in the market, allowing us to be ahead of curve.”
APTUS will incorporate various energy saving measures, including EV charging points and PV panels along with a 15-acre wildlife landscaped area for occupiers to enjoy.
Units will be available from 25,000sq ft to 500,000sq ft across the wider scheme at APTUS. The agents are Gerald Eve, Young & Co and Eckersley Property.
Kerakoll will be the first occupier at APTUS, with construction due to begin on its 145,000sq ft unit this summer.
HBD, part of Henry Boot, is one of the UK’s most well established property developers. It boasts an impressive track record, strong financial backing and a reputation for delivery that has seen it become the partner of choice for local authorities, investors, and developers. Working with a £1.3billion development pipeline, HBD operates from six UK offices, focusing on industrial and logistics, urban development and residential projects.
Barnfield Group are contractors, developers and investors working with public and private sector partners and clients for more than 40 years. Headquartered in Lancashire, the £80million turnover property group is delivering a diverse range of schemes on more than 30 live sites nationwide. The organisation is a market leader in its field, with an excellent track record in every sector of the industry.