Chancerygate gets nod to develop former Sony logistics hub

Chancerygate has been given permission to speculatively build Audio Park, a 103,000 sq ft grade-A urban logistics scheme, in Southwater, near Horsham. The projected gross development value of the scheme is £27m. The 4.59-acre site, which was formerly a logistics hub for Sony, is located in a country park setting at Southwater Business Park. Neighbouring occupiers to the scheme include audio technology developers Bowers & Wilkins. Audio Park will comprise seven buildings ranging from 8,325 sq ft to 33,940 sq ft, which will be available on both a freehold and leasehold basis. The facilities will benefit from electric vehicle charging points, low air permeability design and solar cells on their roofs. The scheme is targeting BREEAM Very Good and an EPC B rating as a minimum.  Matthew Young, development director at Chancerygate, said: “There is strong demand for sustainable, grade-A urban logistics units in Horsham and the wider Sussex region. Audio Park will meet this demand and enable occupiers in the locality to access strategically located industrial warehouse accommodation.” Graves Jenkins and JLL are agents for the scheme. Image © Chancerygate