Go-ahead given for new unit at commercial park

The green light has been given for a new industrial/warehouse unit at a Derby commercial park, marking the latest milestone in the ongoing transformation of the 23-acre site.

Hortons has secured planning consent for the redevelopment of a 63,000 unit at Sinfin Commercial Park, Derby,

Located off Sinfin Lane and next to the Rolls-Royce’s aerospace campus, Unit F will undergo a full refurbishment.

The building is expected to be available for occupation early next year.

The redevelopment forms part of Hortons’ wider vision for Sinfin Commercial Park, which includes plans for the delivery of around 270,000 sq ft of new light industrial and logistics space across 17 units ranging from 5,000 sq ft to 70,000 sq ft.

James Slater, head of development at Hortons, said: “This project reflects the pace of progress at Sinfin Commercial Park and our long-term ambition for the site.

“We’re focused on delivering high-quality, energy-efficient space that meets the evolving needs of industrial and logistics occupiers. Unit F will set the tone for what’s to come.”

Hortons lodged plans with Derby City Council  for the wider redevelopment of Sinfin Commercial Park earlier this year.

The scheme will target EPC A+ and includes electric vehicle charging points, photovoltaic panels and the creation of green amenity spaces.

The retained agents for the scheme are Max Andrews and Alex Thompson at Avison Young and Nick Hosking at Innes England.

Speaking last month, Nick Hosking, director of agency and development at Innes England, said: “It’s really encouraging to see this level of inward investment from Hortons, redeveloping the scheme and coming forward with 17 new units in such a well-established industrial location well placed for both the local and regional market.”