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Rail terminal unit broadens appeal
CB Richard Ellis in Leeds has secured planning permission on behalf of investors for a change of usage at units 1&2 at SIRFT, Europa Way off J33 of the M1, due to occupier demand.
The 30-acre SIRFT (Sheffield International Rail Freight Terminal) development, which has two private rail sidings providing direct rail access to the Tinsley line, comprises two high bay distribution units of 334,781sq ft and 291,143sq ft each with an integral two-storey office block which can be combined to provide 647,000sq ft.
The original planning approval allowed for B8 storage and distribution within the units, which essentially allows the units to be used for warehousing purposes. The new approval, which is in response to the high level of interest from manufacturing-related industries, now includes additional B2 general industrial usage which enables manufacturing operations to be carried out on the premises.
Miranda Barnes, senior planner for CB Richard Ellis in Leeds, said: "The Europa Way development is unique in the logistics market due to its connectivity to both rail and road links and as such has great potential for a host of occupiers.
"The strategic positioning of the site means that in addition to being an excellent distribution location, it is also an ideal base in which to house operations.
"The office accommodation facilitates this as does the on-site parking provision. Having recognised these key factors and having witnessed the high number of enquiries from manufacturing-related organisations who require this planning in place, CBRE investors were keen to obtain additional planning approval so as to not limit the potential of the site and full permission has now been granted for B2 usage."
Toby Vernon, partner at M3 who is joint agent on the scheme with GVA Grimley and King Sturge, said: "The planning approval is great news for this scheme. We are experiencing a good level of occupier demand for these units most of which is currently coming from the manufacturing sector. Widening the planning consent to include B2 will broaden our marketing scope to enable us to cater for these requirements."
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