Nottinghamshire developer swoops for 11-acre site

A Nottinghamshire-based property development, investment and management group has bought 11 acres of commercial development land on Somerby Park in the Lincolnshire town of Gainsborough.

Strawsons Property bought the land for an undisclosed sum last month and has revealed plans to develop a number of small, speculative units, as well as providing larger design and build premises

Somerby Park has already been allocated outline planning permission for business, general industrial, storage or distribution, as well as financial and professional services use.

Adam Jones of Strawsons Property, said: “This is an exciting acquisition for Strawsons Property and is indicative of our ongoing commitment to Gainsborough by purchasing and developing land which will benefit the local community from an economic perspective – creating employment opportunities throughout from build to beyond.

“The range of businesses already in the area is testimony to the strategic location of Somerby Park, as well as the support on offer to businesses from the local authority and we are very much looking forward to progressing with our plans for the site.”

Paul White from Brown & Co, which has been appointed to market the proposed developments, said: “Gainsborough is the focus of a major growth and investment programme, which will see 4,435 homes developed by 2036, together with commercial development and job creation.

“Somerby Park Enterprise Initiative is part of this programme, led by West Lindsey District Council, and therefore offers businesses an excellent opportunity to benefit from perks such as rate relief of up to 100%, planning and pre-development advice, as well as general support.

“To that end, we anticipate that interest from potential tenants will be extremely high, with many company owners and decision makers looking to take advantage of this offering and the site’s strategic location.”