Industrial developer Network Space Developments has lodged proposals to deliver an eco-business park in Cheadle, Greater Manchester.
The project is being brought forward on behalf of Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, working with the Cheadle Town Fund Board.
The 115,000 sq ft development at the Bird Hall Lane site will provide a flexible range of light industrial space, delivered across six buildings ranging from 10,000 sq ft to 40,000 sq ft.
The development has secured £4.4m of government Towns Fund support as part of a wider £13.9m Towns Fund package, alongside the Cheadle Rail Station and Active Travel projects.
The next step is expected to be the appointment of a preferred contractor to support a start on site in early 2025.
The park will target occupiers operating in the clean growth and green technology sector, alongside commercial occupiers seeking low carbon and highly sustainable business spaces.
It will aim to create upwards of 200 jobs once complete.
The scheme is designed to target BREEAM Outstanding and emerging Net Zero Carbon in Construction accreditation. All-electric, the buildings will use air source heat pump technology, solar PV and externally incorporate the use of timber cladding.
Network Space development director Catherine Chilvers said: “We have carefully designed the scheme to minimise energy demand and usage, utilise low embodied carbon building materials and enhance the wellbeing of future tenants.
“The scheme will enable Stockport MBC as landlord to set a new benchmark for lower carbon and sustainable industrial development in the North West.”
CBRE and B8 Real Estate have been appointed as agents for the scheme.
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