Leeds-based Wilton Developments has secured detailed full planning consent for the largest single-unit logistics and industrial building in the Leeds area – and has appointed CBRE as sole agent.
The 492,500 sq ft unit is the first phase of its 75-acre Leeds 500 scheme on the M1, north of Garforth.
The first phase will comprise a 465,000 sq ft warehouse, with 23,000 sq ft of offices over two floors and a 5,000 sq ft warehouse hub office.
The development, which will target a BREEAM Excellent rating, will include a multi-use games area, sustainable urban drainage, rainwater harvesting and 28 EV charging spaces with a further 50 enabled for future charging.
The building has the ability to generate 2.7m KWh of energy per annum from the installation of solar panels to the roof.
Mike Baugh, executive director at CBRE, said: “This will be a superb logistics facility with first-class ESG 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 of Wilton Developments, said: “This is an important permission for Leeds, ensuring the city offers the option for larger occupiers that would normally have to locate to other parts of Yorkshire and the region to occupy a building of this size in Leeds.”
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