Plans lodged for new light industrial and logistics space

Proposals have been submitted to redevelop a commercial park near to Rolls-Royce’s aerospace site in Derby.

Hortons has lodged plans with Derby City Council to create around 270,000 sq ft of new light industrial and logistics space at Sinfin Commercial Park.

The plans feature 17 new units, ranging in size from 5,000 sq ft to 70,000 sq ft, on a 23-acre site, with connectivity to the A50 and M1 motorway.

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

Hortons recently commenced demolition works on a redundant 207,000 sq ft warehouse unit at the park, paving the way for the development.

The company acquired the vacant unit last year, following its earlier acquisition of 21 fully occupied warehouse units on the adjoining estate.

James Slater, head of development at Hortons, said: “Sinfin Commercial Park presents a rare opportunity to transform a strategically located site into a modern, sustainable industrial/logistics hub.

“Our investment reflects Hortons’ confidence in the logistics market and our commitment to delivering best-in-class facilities that meet occupier demands.

“This project is part of a wider strategic development programme of larger multi-let shed schemes across the Midlands area.”

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

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.”