Single occupier sought for new industrial and warehousing park

The Elland-based firm bought the former Green Park site in Seacroft, Leeds, from St James Securities Ventures for an undisclosed sum. It was the former sports ground for the Unilever factory located nearby and lies in a prominent location between the Leeds outer ring road and Coal Road, close to the A64.

CDP has rebranded the site Seacroft New Park and brought in agent Carter Towler to market the development, with the initial aim of finding a single occupier for the entire site, which could accommodate up to 100,000 sq ft of industrial or warehouse space.

The firm said should a single occupier not be found, it will build out the entire site on a speculative basis with a number of smaller units ranging from 10,000 to 30,000 sq ft.

Seacroft New Park already has outline planning consent for a range of uses including office, light industrial, storage and distribution.

Ian Greenwood, of Carter Towler, said: “It is only the industrial, warehousing and office markets that we are concentrating on.

“It would be great if a single occupier came forward and we are very confident in the requirement for this type of space in Seacroft.

“If they can get in early enough, it is a great opportunity for an existing business to consider investing in brand new purpose-built premises.”

He added that the location would appeal to existing north Leeds companies interested in more space or upgrading their premises to a purpose-built facility.

He said: “There are a number of old second-hand units available in the area but nothing like the plans for Seacroft New Park.

“The area is an established business suburb of Leeds which combines blue chip names such as Unilever and Tesco with exciting new developments such as the new Seacroft Grange care village being built nearby.”