Around 600 jobs set to be created on major logistics and industrial development in Leeds
Wilton Developments has secured planning permission for a major single unit logistics and industrial building on its Leeds 500 scheme, which is north of Garforth, near Leeds. Wilton said the development’s central position makes it easily accessible to all parts of the UK and mainland Europe.
A spokesman said: “The industrial and logistics team at CBRE in Leeds have been appointed sole agents on the first phase which will accommodate a 492,500 sq ft logistics/industrial unit. The 75 acre development site was acquired by Wilton Developments and detailed planning has now been secured for the city’s largest consented single unit distribution unit on part of the site.
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Hide Ad“The first phase of the scheme will comprise a 465,000 sq ft warehouse with 23,000 sq ft of office accommodation over two floors and a 5,000 sq ft warehouse hub office, and could provide around 600 jobs.”
Mike Baugh, Executive Director at CBRE said: “We are delighted to be appointed by Wilton Developments as sole agents on this strategic logistics scheme, the largest consented distribution development of its kind in Leeds.
"This will be a superb logistics facility with first class ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) credentials, which continue to be sought after by occupiers, as well as benefiting from its prime location close to the motorway networks and many local amenities.”
Jason Stowe, Managing Director, Wilton Developments said the development will ensure that Leeds offers space for larger occupiers who would normally have to locate to other parts of Yorkshire.
He added: “This class leading building has detailed planning consent and is available for an immediate start subject to occupiers’ requirements.”