A major new urban logistics scheme has secured planning in Wolverton, Milton Keynes, paving the way for 200,000 sq ft of Grade A space designed to support jobs, growth and greener operations. The joint venture between Chancerygate and CBRE Investment Management will deliver Axis Park on Blackhill Drive, within the established Wolverton Mill employment area. The 10.6-acre development will comprise eight leasehold units ranging from 6,100 sq ft to 67,700 sq ft, offering flexibility for local and regional occupiers. Construction is scheduled to start in November, with the first businesses expected to move in from the third quarter of next year. The location is already home to a strong cluster of manufacturers and logistics operators, including CTDI, Aston Martin, API Technologies and Funrise International. Sustainability sits at the heart of the plans. All buildings will target BREEAM Outstanding certification and a minimum EPC A+ rating, supported by features such as electric vehicle charging points, rooftop solar generation and high-performance building materials to reduce operational carbon. The specification aims to lower running costs while enhancing resilience and compliance for occupiers facing tightening ESG requirements. Chancerygate senior development director, George Dickens, said the scheme responds directly to local market needs. We are very pleased to be able to bring forward Axis Park in partnership with CBRE IM as part of our joint venture to deliver much-needed sustainable urban logistics space throughout the UK. There is strong demand in Milton Keynes for high-specification Grade A accommodation close to key transport links. Our development will meet this demand and provide a thriving long-term economic asset for the area which we estimate could create hundreds of jobs. Founded in 1995, Chancerygate is the UK’s largest urban logistics developer and asset manager, and the only one operating nationwide. The business currently has around 1.41 million sq ft under construction or ready for development across 11 sites, from Edinburgh to Croydon. Tom James, head of UK transactions at CBRE IM, said the investment aligns with the firm’s long-term strategy. This project represents a strategic investment into multi-let urban logistics in a high-demand, well-connected area, offering modern, sustainable space that aligns with our commitment to deliver long-term value creation for our investors. Axis Park will provide state-of-the-art facilities for local and regional businesses for whom there is limited new best-in-class space of this size in Milton Keynes. Cushman & Wakefield and Louch Shacklock are acting as agents for Axis Park. For more information visit www.chancerygate.com Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Panattoni, the world’s largest privately owned industrial developer, has acquired an additional plot at Horizon 120 Business Park in Braintree, Essex, as it continues to expand its footprint in the South East logistics market. Braintree is a well-connected town in Essex, approximately 15 miles from Stansted Airport. The area provides direct access to the A120 and A131, linking swiftly to the M11 and M25 motorways, and benefits from mainline rail services to London Liverpool Street and a strong local and regional workforce. The newly 10-acre acquired site will form the next phase of Panattoni Park Braintree 1.0, to be known as Panattoni Park Braintree 2.0. The purchase follows 12 months after the launch of the initial phase, which comprises four units, one of which is already under construction. The new phase will deliver an additional 164,000 sq ft across six units, all built speculatively in response to sustained occupier demand in the South East of England. With an estimated Gross Development Value of £50 million, the project underlines Panattoni’s continued investment and long-term commitment to the UK logistics market. Offering a competitive alternative to units within the M25, the scheme is expected to attract a diverse range of occupiers seeking modern, sustainable accommodation with excellent connectivity and value. Full detailed planning consent has already been secured, enabling construction to commence in late 2025, with practical completion expected in late 2026. James Watson, Head of Development – Southern England & London at Panattoni, said: “This acquisition represents an important next step in our long-term commitment to Braintree and the wider Essex logistics market. The area remains significantly undersupplied, particularly for occupiers seeking high-quality, sustainable accommodation within close proximity of Stansted Airport and the M25. Panattoni Park Braintree 2.0 will enable us to deliver additional capacity to meet that demand, continuing the successful rollout of our speculative development strategy.” Panattoni Park Braintree 2.0 will deliver six new mid-box units designed to meet the needs of regional and national occupiers, including those in the aviation, parcel distribution, and local last-mile sectors. The buildings will be constructed to BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and EPC ‘A’ standards, with flexibility for semi-detached units to be combined into larger configurations if required. Panattoni has appointed CBRE and Coke Gearing as leasing agents. For more information, please visit: https://panattoni.co.uk/our-properties/braintree2 Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Specialist logistics developer Padrock has started construction on a new 210,000 sq ft urban multi-let industrial (MLI) and logistics development in Leyton, east London. Leyton Logistics Hub, will comprise 11 units ranging from 6,000 sq ft to 36,000 sq ft all of which will target EPC A+, BREEAM Outstanding ratings and will be aligned with Article 9 of EU Taxonomy (climate change mitigation). Once complete, the scheme will have a gross development value of around £130m. Padrock has appointed Glencar Construction to build the development, for the construction contract. Practical completion is expected in mid-2026. The site provides excellent connectivity to London as it is located off Church Road within the A406 North Circular Road and in close proximity to the A12. Leyton Logistics Hub will deliver a modern multi-unit scheme of best in class specification industrial and logistics accommodation, which will embed sustainability throughout, including green walls and roofs.   Padrock partner, Mark Symonds, said: “Leyton Logistics Hub is a significant development for Padrock as it further reinforces our expertise at identifying, securing and delivering strategically located sites which serve London. “Our partnership with Glencar Construction will allow us to build high quality, sustainable and flexible space which will provide Leyton with a long-term economic asset. “We are experiencing strong occupier interest and, now that work is underway, we are entering into advanced negotiations with a number of parties who we hope to announce in due course.” Headquartered in London, Padrock is a developer and asset manager which specialises in logistics and light-industrial assets across the UK and Europe. Alongside Leyton Logistics Hub, the company’s UK portfolio comprises Dagenham Logistics Hub in east London, Hertford Logistics Hub in Hertford and Erith Logistics Hub in Erith, south east London. Agents for Leyton Logistics Hub are Lambert Smith Hampton, DTRE and Glenny. For more information on Padrock, visit www.padrock.co.uk, and for Leyton Logistics Hub visit www.padrockleyton.co.uk. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Network Space has completed the sale of the final development plot at Tunstall Arrow Business Park, Stoke-on-Trent, to Metalcraft Projects UK, part of the Metalcraft Group, marking the successful conclusion of one of the city’s most significant brownfield regeneration projects. The plot, fronting James Brindley Way, was sold for an undisclosed sum following full planning consent from Stoke-on-Trent City Council for a drive-thru coffee shop and an 18-bay ultra-fast EV charging hub. The new facilities will enhance on-site amenities for businesses and motorists while supporting regional sustainability goals. This final transaction brings the 28-acre development to completion, transforming a former colliery into a thriving mixed-use business park within the Ceramic Valley Enterprise Zone (CVEZ). Supported by Stoke-on-Trent City Council and the Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership, the scheme has delivered around 400 jobs, attracted major inward investment and repurposed a long-derelict site. Acquired by Network Space in 2013, Tunstall Arrow occupies a strategic location adjoining the A50 and A527 (James Brindley Way), with easy access to the A500 and M6 Junction 16. Delivered over three phases, the development has attracted national occupiers including DHL Express, Boels Rental, Q-Railing, Pramac-Generac, SG Fleet, and Speedy Services. Earlier disposals included a roadside plot to The Kay Group, now home to a modern petrol filling station and convenience offer. The sale to Metalcraft Projects UK concludes all land transactions within the wider scheme. Joe Burnett, Development Director at Network Space, said: “Completing the final land sale at Tunstall Arrow is a proud moment for everyone involved in the project. What began as a heavily constrained former colliery has been transformed into one of Stoke-on-Trent’s leading business locations – a genuine regeneration success story. “Over the last decade and with the support of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we’ve delivered modern, energy-efficient buildings that have attracted national operators, supported hundreds of local jobs and driven fresh investment into the region’s economy.” He added: “This is a commercial development that not only reuses brownfield land but creates lasting social and economic value for the region. We’re delighted to see it reach its full potential with this final sale.” Nathan Varley, CEO of Metalcraft Group said: “We’re proud to have acquired this site at Tunstall Arrow, which provides an excellent, well-connected base to support our continued growth and investment in the region. The quality of the location and its regeneration story really stood out, and we look forward to joining a strong community of businesses already established at the Park.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Prologis UK has leased the 261,147 sq. ft. DC2 facility at Prologis Park Hams Hall to Fiege, one of Europe’s leading logistics providers. The deal marked Fiege’s entry into the UK market, where it is servicing a major existing e-commerce client. Located just one mile from Junction 9 of the M42 and 10 miles from Birmingham city centre, Hams Hall offered Fiege excellent connectivity. The park sits at the heart of the UK motorway network and includes an on-site intermodal rail freight terminal linking directly to major seaports and the Channel Tunnel. This strategic position enabled Fiege to strengthen its client’s European fulfilment network and respond directly to rising UK demand for e-commerce fulfilment services. From Hams Hall, the company can manage cross-border flows more effectively, shorten delivery times, and reduce transport miles by serving customers from a centrally located hub. The site also provides the scalability Fiege needs to grow, ensuring future capacity in one of the UK’s most competitive logistics markets. Kristian Loepert, Senior Manager Key Accounts & Real Estate at Fiege, said: “Opening our first UK site was a milestone for Fiege. The quality and readiness of Hams Hall made it the right choice for our expansion, allowing us to support our client with a modern and highly efficient operation. We were excited to build on our trusted relationship with Prologis, who already support us across Europe.” DC2 was delivered to Prologis’ high sustainability standards. The facility achieved net zero carbon in construction, holds a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ certification, and has an EPC A rating. Its enhanced fit-out included smart LED lighting, full sprinkler and frost-protection systems, and EV-ready car parking bays, saving incoming occupiers up to £2.95 million and 24 weeks of installation lead time. Fiege also benefited from a comprehensive turnkey solution through Prologis Essentials, which included wide-aisle racking, a full office fit-out, modern staff welfare amenities, and IT and power infrastructure. Delivered alongside the enhanced base build, these measures allowed the company to accelerate its start-up schedule and ensure operations could begin without delay. Jason Pickering, Director, Capital Deployment at Prologis UK, said: “By providing a move-in ready facility through our Essentials platform, we enabled Fiege to focus on their customer from day one rather than on set-up. It’s a practical example of how we reduce lead times and de-risk market entry for our customers.” With this agreement, Prologis Park Hams Hall became fully occupied. The park is already home to leading brands including Jaguar Land Rover, BMW, DHL and Kuehne+Nagel, reinforcing its role as a hub for manufacturing and logistics in the West Midlands. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Winvic Construction Ltd, a leading main contractor that specialises in the design and delivery of private and public sector construction and civil engineering projects, has completed the 350,000 sq. ft first phase of logistics hub Atlantic Park in Bootle, Liverpool. Atlantic Park is a 52-acre site, formerly home to Rolls Royce Engineering works, which sits within the Port of Liverpool Freeport zone and will boast a total of 800,000 sq. ft of high-quality industrial space when complete. Delivered on behalf of Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) Property, Winvic has designed and built four units of flexible and sustainable logistics and manufacturing space – sized at 40,000 sq. ft, 50,000 sq. ft, 110,000 sq. ft and 125,000 sq. ft. The development has been designed in accordance with RLAM Sustainability Strategy, which aims for new build property developments to achieve Net Zero in operation by 2030. With haunch heights of 12.5 metres large service yards, and two-storey office spaces, the units are designed to meet the evolving needs of occupiers and investors. The first phase also included the installation of new services, separate concrete service yards, an access road and all hard and soft landscaping, with 20 per cent of the parking spaces having EV charging points. BREEAM Excellent and an EPC A rating has been achieved on the project and a 10 per cent biodiversity net gain; with bird, bat and insect nest boxes installed. With the successful completion of the first phase, RLAM has appointed Winvic to deliver the 420,000 sq. ft second phase, with the contractor having commenced the 50-week build programme back in July. Phase two will bring three further units to Atlantic Park with floor spaces ranging from 53,750 to 216,000 sq. ft. As with phase one, the units will feature two-storey office spaces, service yards and car parking with EV charging bays. Completion is expected in summer 2026. Winvic is delivering the second phase as Net Zero Carbon in Construction, employing its tried and tested Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) process, which is aligned with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Whole Life Carbon Assessment, the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), and the zero carbon network London Energy Transformation Initiative (LETI), as well as independently third-party verified. In line with Winvic’s commitment to leaving a positive legacy in communities local to its projects, the contractor has developed an Employment and Skills Plan and will work closely with Sefton at Work, Invest Sefton and supply chain partners to match employment and training opportunities for local people, and collaborate with local education providers to offer career talks and work experience placements to students. Danny Nelson, Managing Director of Industrial, Distribution and Logistics at Winvic, said: “We are pleased to be working once again with RLAM to deliver the second phase of this impressive scheme in the Northwest and are proud to be appointed based on our high-quality delivery in phase one. “With industry-leading credentials, Winvic worked collaboratively with RLAM to meet ambitious sustainability and social value goals for the first phase – and this will continue in phase two as we work to deliver Net Zero in construction. “Atlantic Park is bringing in-demand state-of-the-art facilities and supporting regional growth through job creation and training opportunities and Winvic is proud to be the construction partner.” Tenants signing on to Atlantic Park will benefit from its prime location; being 1.3 miles from M57 and M58 motorways, 2 miles from the Port of Liverpool Freeport, and 4.5 miles from Liverpool, providing excellent connectivity for national and international logistics operations.  Matt Barnes, Senior Asset Manager at Royal London Asset Management, added: “Atlantic Park is a future-ready logistics hub, which is strategically located, sustainably built, and designed to deliver long-term value. “This development is a crucial part of our strategy to deliver high-quality, sustainable assets that support long-term value for our investors. “With Phase one now complete, we are excited to see it attract leading occupiers in the industrial and logistics sectors.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Early works have begun on the £140 million Stratford 46 Business Park, a major new mixed-use employment scheme set to boost the local economy on the outskirts of Stratford-upon-Avon. Developer IM Properties has commenced enabling works, marking a significant milestone for the long-awaited 65-acre project. Located just off the A46, the development will deliver a flexible mix of logistics, office, and roadside space designed to attract a diverse range of occupiers. Initial works are now underway to create a new roundabout and access road, with Montel Civil Engineering appointed as highways contractor to deliver the access route, utilities, and key early-stage infrastructure. Construction of the new business park buildings is expected to begin towards the end of 2026, with the main build contractor set to be announced in due course. Once complete, the scheme will provide units ranging from 20,000 to 300,000 square feet, suitable for single or multi-tenant use. Each unit will be built to meet EPC A and BREEAM Excellent standards, ensuring strong sustainability credentials. The buildings will also be Net Zero Ready, incorporating solar PV panels and energy-efficient design features. Lewis Payne, development director at IM Properties, commented: “It has been a long and complex journey to reach this point. With a clearer timeline now in place, we can progress formal discussions with potential occupiers eager to benefit from the location and access to a skilled workforce in the immediate vicinity.” Stratford 46 Business Park benefits from excellent transport connectivity, situated just nine miles from junction 15 of the M40, providing direct links to the M25 and M42. This makes it ideally placed to serve regional and national distribution networks, as well as local businesses seeking high-quality commercial space. In addition to its commercial offering, the project will include a 17-acre nature reserve on neighbouring land, transforming existing farmland into a new wildlife habitat and community green space. This ecological enhancement forms a key part of IM Properties’ commitment to sustainable development and environmental stewardship. The launch of Stratford 46 marks a major step in bringing new employment, investment, and biodiversity improvements to the area, setting the stage for one of Warwickshire’s most significant business park developments in recent years. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Panattoni, the world’s largest privately owned industrial developer, has exchanged contracts to acquire a prime 30-acre brownfield site at Hardwick Grange, Warrington, representing the largest strategic logistics land purchase in the North West this year. The site, formerly occupied by Safeway and later Iceland, has been acquired from UK real estate investor and developer, Firethorn, and English Real Estates Ltd. Located adjacent to Junction 21 of the M6, the property benefits from immediate motorway connectivity, in one of the region’s most established industrial locations. Panattoni intends to bring forward proposals for a new sustainable logistics park on a speculative basis, replacing the obsolete existing buildings with high-quality, energy-efficient space designed to meet the growing demand for modern accommodation across the North West region. Dan Burn, Head of Development for the North West and Yorkshire at Panattoni, said: “We are delighted to have acquired this major strategic site in Warrington. The obsolete buildings are at the end of their economic life, and our intention is to bring forward a high-quality, sustainable redevelopment that reflects both the site’s potential and its importance to the local economy. We look forward to working collaboratively with Warrington Borough Council and our planning consultants, Lichfields, to refine our proposals ahead of submitting a planning application early next year.” The redevelopment will target BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ and EPC ‘A’ ratings, reflecting Panattoni’s commitment to sustainability and Net Zero Carbon standards in construction. The scheme will also aim to deliver significant local economic benefits through job creation, enhanced landscaping, and improved accessibility. Brownfield regeneration continues to represent a substantial proportion of Panattoni’s UK investment activity, accounting for 2m sq ft of the company’s project acquisitions this year. The Warrington development reinforces Panattoni’s focus on repurposing redundant industrial land in established urban markets, driving sustainable growth while supporting regional employment. DTRE advised Panattoni on the transaction, with CMS providing legal counsel. For more information, please visit: www.panattoni.co.uk/warrington Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Panattoni, the world’s largest privately owned industrial developer, has acquired a 70-acre site on Lenham, Kent, creating a rare opportunity to deliver large-scale, modern industrial space in a market where demand outstrips supply. The development is expected to attract national and international logistics occupiers. The site, previously home to Aliaxis and other industrial tenants, offers over 1 million square feet of space. Its location provides direct access to the A20, M20 (Junctions 8 and 9), and M25, enabling fast distribution across the South East, London, and Europe through the nearby ports of Dover, London Gateway, and Medway. From Lenham, more than 40 million postcodes are reachable within four hours and 19 million within two hours, positioning the site as a strategic hub for national supply chains. Panattoni plans to speculatively develop over 1 million sq ft, named Panattoni Park Maidstone. The development will target BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and EPC A+ ratings with net zero construction standards. Occupiers will be able to customise unit sizes and layouts ahead of planning submission, offering flexibility rarely available in the South East. David McGougan, Development Director at Panattoni, said: “Panattoni Park Maidstone is a significant addition to our portfolio and addresses the national need for high-quality, flexible industrial space. With strong transport links and access to a skilled workforce, it provides businesses with a location that supports growth, efficiency, and sustainability. The new site builds on this experience, providing occupiers with access to strategically positioned, high-specification space in a highly competitive market.” Tony Watkins, Head of Development: South East & London at Panattoni said: “Panattoni has a strong track record of delivering large-scale, sustainable industrial projects across Kent, including Panattoni Park Aylesford, Sittingbourne, and Wrotham. This acquisition further strengthens Panattoni’s role in delivering strategic logistics infrastructure across the UK.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals