DevelopingDeveloping the future of Doncaster
M18 Junction 4
Adjacent to the established West Moor Park, WMPE is a new South Yorkshire development proposal, with the vision to further expand and build on the potential of the area. Focusing on new opportunities for employment, the scheme can accommodate almost 3 million sq ft of high quality, sustainability focused units benefiting from unrivalled connectivity to the UK and beyond.
CreatingCreating a flexible, modern space
Commuted payments to the local authority
Improved carriage ways, footpaths and pedestrian movements
Significant highway improvements
Improved cycle ways
Contributions to the bus network
Recent Schemes
Case studies
EM Point, Donington,
Leicestershire
A highly prominent ‘gateway’ 3.9-acre site adjacent to East Midlands Airport and overlooking the M1. Litton are working on a revised scheme for B8 and employment space.
EM Point occupies a central location making it accessible by all modes of transport. Existing investment in the area offers a ready-made network of business connections.
Litton have secured planning approval to develop three state-of-the-art HQ buildings providing a total of 65,000sq.ft new office floorspace.
The current market is showing high demand for warehouse/ distribution type accommodation. Located near the East Midlands Airport Gateway and Industrial Cluster the site benefits from a prominent M1 facing location on the airport link road. The design team have reconfigured a scheme which has been submitted to North West Leicestershire District Council Planning.
DPD, Washington,
Tyne and Wear
Buccleuch Property in conjunction with their development partner Argon Properties, acquired a brownfield site in Washington from B&Q for £1.6m. The land was promoted for commercial use following which terms were agreed with DPD to pre-let a new distribution warehouse.
Completed in January 2022, the whole development from planning submission to building handover was completed within fifteen months. The building was sold on completion to Abrdn with the balance of the site currently being marketed for commercial and roadside uses.
Nova,
Oxford
In conjunction with Wrenbridge Land, Buccleuch Property have unconditionally acquired this prominent Oxford site in an established commercial location in the Cowley area of the City. The former gas holder, owned by Southern Gas Networks, has now been decommissioned and removed.
Parkway Construction have been appointed and are onsite delivering a 43k sq ft Hi Tech/R&D led building with a major emphasis on sustainability and meeting the highest environmental accreditations together with future occupational flexibility. Practical Completion is scheduled for January 2024. The scheme is being forward funded by IM Properties.
Shawfair Business Park,
Midlothian
Situated five miles south of Edinburgh city centre, Shawfair Business Park is Midlothian’s premier business destination. Major occupiers include the Scottish Qualification Authority and Spire Private Hospital with David Lloyd Leisure and Danfoss both recently committing to significant new developments.
Sustainability is at the heart of the Business Park which benefits from excellent connectivity to the City Bypass and from an onsite Park & Ride with frequent bus links to the city centre, along with a dedicated rail station providing a direct link to Edinburgh Waverley in under fifteen minutes. The Danfoss Low Carbon Innovation Centre is the company’s first carbon neutral building in the world and completed in January 2023.
Archer Road Retail Park,
Sheffield
Construction of the third and final phase at Archer Drive, incorporating 10,000 sq.ft. of open A1 retail/ A3 restaurants and 20,000sq.ft. of leisure space was completed by Litton Property Group in September 2018.
This £5 Million GDV Phase III extension of Archer Road Retail Park has significantly increased the critical mass and footfall of this Retail Park. Pre-Lets were secured to Pure Gym, Costa and Subway.
Pure Gym relocated from their existing space in Phase II, Litton undertook the refurbishment of unit to provide a further 12,000 sq.ft. of leisure space. The space has been let to SWIM!, Firehouse Fitness and Dance Unlimited.
The scheme is anchored by an adjoining 70,000 sq.ft. Sainsbury’s food store and Phase II occupiers include McDonald’s Restaurants, Bathstore, Bensons for Beds and Bright Horizons Family Solutions.
HP Construction Ltd were the main contactors and The Harris Partnership were the Architects.
Riverside Business Park, Bakewell,
Derbyshire
Riverside Business Park was purchased by Litton Property Group in 2001, and Litton have designed and secured planning approval for a complete regeneration of the historic industrial site of 225,000 sq ft within the Peak District National Park, a process that will be accelerated by the construction of the new bridge.
The new bridge access is a vital part of Litton’s masterplan for the site which aims to secure its long-term future, bringing further wealth and employment to the town.
The construction contract was let to specialist civils contractor Bethell Construction Ltd. The project commenced in September 2020 and completed in March 2021. The contract did include the ramped access inside the site. The final construction requires further demolition of further (currently occupied) space.
Once the new bridge is operational this will allow unhindered access to Riverside for existing businesses and make the entire site more attractive to prospective occupants in many ways.
Phase
4
Phase 4 planning approval exists for approx. 85,000 sq.ft. of high-quality employment space at Riverside Business Park, the Peak District’s largest dedicated home for business.
The first 11,000 sq.ft. building, named ‘Fearnehough’, reached Practical Completion in April 2021. Litton undertook an external works packages to complete service diversions, service yard area, roadway and car parking. Occupiers began their fit out during the winter months and opened in January 2022. We welcomed new occupiers ISL Networks and Criterium Cycles, and existing occupier RR Motorcycles relocated into this space. Two further units are under offer, one remaining unit is available.
In January 2022 DSR Demolition returned to site to complete the next phase of demolition to make way for the next 20,000 sq.ft. building. Ground improvements works were carried out in March with foundations programmed for early April. The building will be split into two units which have been reserved by two local occupiers in the food sector.
Phase
5
Phase 5 sees the construction of a new 20,000 sq.ft. building where pre-lets have been agreed with Chatsworth Estate and existing and longstanding occupiers Bakewell Bakery for 15,000 sq.ft. and 5,000 sq.ft. respectively plus mezzanines in both units.
For the first time Litton Property Group are managing the construction project directly. The contract is circa. £1.5M in value.
It is also planned to install solar panels on the south facing elevation of the building. This together with recently installed PV panels will benefit the wider estate. Construction was completed December 2022.
The site was originally purchased and developed by Sir Richard Arkwright in 1777!
EM Point, Donington,
Leicestershire
A highly prominent ‘gateway’ 3.9-acre site adjacent to East Midlands Airport and overlooking the M1. Litton are working on a revised scheme for B8 and employment space.
EM Point occupies a central location making it accessible by all modes of transport. Existing investment in the area offers a ready-made network of business connections.
Litton have secured planning approval to develop three state-of-the-art HQ buildings providing a total of 65,000sq.ft new office floorspace.
The current market is showing high demand for warehouse/ distribution type accommodation. Located near the East Midlands Airport Gateway and Industrial Cluster the site benefits from a prominent M1 facing location on the airport link road. The design team have reconfigured a scheme which has been submitted to North West Leicestershire District Council Planning.
DPD, Washington,
Tyne and Wear
Buccleuch Property in conjunction with their development partner Argon Properties, acquired a brownfield site in Washington from B&Q for £1.6m. The land was promoted for commercial use following which terms were agreed with DPD to pre-let a new distribution warehouse.
Completed in January 2022, the whole development from planning submission to building handover was completed within fifteen months. The building was sold on completion to Abrdn with the balance of the site currently being marketed for commercial and roadside uses.
Nova,
Oxford
In conjunction with Wrenbridge Land, Buccleuch Property have unconditionally acquired this prominent Oxford site in an established commercial location in the Cowley area of the City. The former gas holder, owned by Southern Gas Networks, has now been decommissioned and removed.
Parkway Construction have been appointed and are onsite delivering a 43k sq ft Hi Tech/R&D led building with a major emphasis on sustainability and meeting the highest environmental accreditations together with future occupational flexibility. Practical Completion is scheduled for January 2024. The scheme is being forward funded by IM Properties.
Shawfair Business Park,
Midlothian
Situated five miles south of Edinburgh city centre, Shawfair Business Park is Midlothian’s premier business destination. Major occupiers include the Scottish Qualification Authority and Spire Private Hospital with David Lloyd Leisure and Danfoss both recently committing to significant new developments.
Sustainability is at the heart of the Business Park which benefits from excellent connectivity to the City Bypass and from an onsite Park & Ride with frequent bus links to the city centre, along with a dedicated rail station providing a direct link to Edinburgh Waverley in under fifteen minutes. The Danfoss Low Carbon Innovation Centre is the company’s first carbon neutral building in the world and completed in January 2023.
Archer Road Retail Park,
Sheffield
Construction of the third and final phase at Archer Drive, incorporating 10,000 sq.ft. of open A1 retail/ A3 restaurants and 20,000sq.ft. of leisure space was completed by Litton Property Group in September 2018.
This £5 Million GDV Phase III extension of Archer Road Retail Park has significantly increased the critical mass and footfall of this Retail Park. Pre-Lets were secured to Pure Gym, Costa and Subway.
Pure Gym relocated from their existing space in Phase II, Litton undertook the refurbishment of unit to provide a further 12,000 sq.ft. of leisure space. The space has been let to SWIM!, Firehouse Fitness and Dance Unlimited.
The scheme is anchored by an adjoining 70,000 sq.ft. Sainsbury’s food store and Phase II occupiers include McDonald’s Restaurants, Bathstore, Bensons for Beds and Bright Horizons Family Solutions.
HP Construction Ltd were the main contactors and The Harris Partnership were the Architects.
Riverside Business Park, Bakewell,
Derbyshire
Riverside Business Park was purchased by Litton Property Group in 2001, and Litton have designed and secured planning approval for a complete regeneration of the historic industrial site of 225,000 sq ft within the Peak District National Park, a process that will be accelerated by the construction of the new bridge.
The new bridge access is a vital part of Litton’s masterplan for the site which aims to secure its long-term future, bringing further wealth and employment to the town.
The construction contract was let to specialist civils contractor Bethell Construction Ltd. The project commenced in September 2020 and completed in March 2021. The contract did include the ramped access inside the site. The final construction requires further demolition of further (currently occupied) space.
Once the new bridge is operational this will allow unhindered access to Riverside for existing businesses and make the entire site more attractive to prospective occupants in many ways.
Phase
4
Phase 4 planning approval exists for approx. 85,000 sq.ft. of high-quality employment space at Riverside Business Park, the Peak District’s largest dedicated home for business.
The first 11,000 sq.ft. building, named ‘Fearnehough’, reached Practical Completion in April 2021. Litton undertook an external works packages to complete service diversions, service yard area, roadway and car parking. Occupiers began their fit out during the winter months and opened in January 2022. We welcomed new occupiers ISL Networks and Criterium Cycles, and existing occupier RR Motorcycles relocated into this space. Two further units are under offer, one remaining unit is available.
In January 2022 DSR Demolition returned to site to complete the next phase of demolition to make way for the next 20,000 sq.ft. building. Ground improvements works were carried out in March with foundations programmed for early April. The building will be split into two units which have been reserved by two local occupiers in the food sector.
Phase
5
Phase 5 sees the construction of a new 20,000 sq.ft. building where pre-lets have been agreed with Chatsworth Estate and existing and longstanding occupiers Bakewell Bakery for 15,000 sq.ft. and 5,000 sq.ft. respectively plus mezzanines in both units.
For the first time Litton Property Group are managing the construction project directly. The contract is circa. £1.5M in value.
It is also planned to install solar panels on the south facing elevation of the building. This together with recently installed PV panels will benefit the wider estate. Construction was completed December 2022.
The site was originally purchased and developed by Sir Richard Arkwright in 1777!
Logistics made easy
ConnectingConnecting the UK and beyond
West Moor Park East is located adjacent to West Moor Park, 6 miles north east of Doncaster Town Centre, in the heart of the UK motorway network with links to the M18, A1(M) and M62. The site fronts onto the M18 and has a direct road link to Junction 4 of the M18 via Holme Wood Lane.
UnleashingUnleashing the potential of a ready workforce
WMPE can provide new skilled employment opportunities for Doncaster and the region by delivering an exemplar and sustainable environment for inward investment. Doncaster Council and Bassetlaw District Council have bold plans to build new homes, creating more employment opportunities locally. Doncaster’s draft local plan targets between 585 and 912 dwellings per annum up to 2032.
To navigateTo navigate the logistics of transport and storage
A nationally competitive location with a skilled employment base
Doncaster has an economy worth £5.2 billion
people of working age within 30 minute drive of Doncaster
people currently unemployed in the surrounding area are actively looking for work
resident population within a 60-minute drive time are economically active
people live within a 15 mile radius of site 8West Moor Park East
of Doncaster’s population is employed in the transport and storage sector, over 16,000 people
of those living within a 30 minute radius of site are in occupations related to warehouse operations
Amongst
the best
Amongst
the best
The model of sustainable design
The proposed units will utilise the latest technology and sustainability measures to deliver an exemplar carbon net zero development. The development will target BREEAM Outstanding or Excellent rating (most stores achieve only ‘Very Good’ or do not target BREEAM rating at all).
BREEAM ‘Outstanding or Excellent’
40% EV Charging
Heat Recovery System
Water Saving Measures
PV Roof Panels Installed
Low Carbon Tech
Sustainable Building Materials
Existing Transport Network
LED Lighting Fitted
Use of Efficient Transport
Immingham Docks
Direct route to one of the UK’s busiest and fastest growing ports just 44 miles away handling the UK’s largest capacity of over 55m tonnes of freight each year. A new £100m freight terminal is planned.
Doncaster Railport
Just 7.3 miles to the west, running rail freight services to and from Southampton, Felixstowe, Teesport and Immigham, moving around 500 containers per day with average turnaround times of 20 minutes.
UK population
75% of the UK population can be reached in a 4.5 hour HGV drive time. Within just 45 minutes, 962,000 people can be reached.
ExperiencedExperienced project team
Developer
Buccleuch Property
Litton Property Group
Architects
The Harris Parternship
Planning Consultants
Peacock + Smith
Leasing Team
CBRE
CPP
Barnsdales
Cost & Commercial Management
Turner & Townsend
Engineers
Eastwood Consulting Engineers
For Further Information, Plans and Specifications:
Will Abbott
william.Abbott@cbre.com
07827 946281
Toby Vernon
toby@cppartners.co.uk
07872 377228
Jason Barnsdale
jason@barnsdales.co.uk
07836 534040
These particulars are believed to be correct at the date of publication, but their accuracy is in no way guaranteed, neither do they form part of any contract. All areas are approximate. May 2023. Designed & Produced by Cormack – Cormackadvertising.com
