Developer submits plans for 170,000 sq ft of industrial and logistics space

St Modwen Industrial & Logistics has submitted detailed plans for the first phase of development at St Modwen Park Derby, following the grant of outline planning permission in September last year.

The developer’s submission includes plans for three business units of 39,000 sq ft, 54,000 sq ft and 79,000 sq ft which, if approved, could bring around 300 jobs to the immediate area.

St Modwen Park Derby, which is a joint venture between the Birmingham-based developer and Network Rail, comprises 70-acres of brownfield land and is located on Wyvern Way, next to Pride Park.

Rob Richardson, senior development manager at St Modwen Industrial & Logistics, said: “Together with Network Rail, we are committed to delivering a prime business park and a wealth of job opportunities for Derby and we look forward to bringing forward such a well-located scheme, which will meet the City and wider region’s demand for high-quality industrial and logistics space. We are pleased to have had the support of the local authority who believe in the site’s potential and the boost it could give to the East Midlands’ economy.”

Gary Walsh, managing director for Network Rail in the East Midlands, added: “This development is great news for Derby and the surrounding area, and we’re pleased to be involved with St. Modwen. This land has been sat empty for some time so it’s really positive that not only will the land now be used, but the development will support the local economy and provide much needed new jobs.”

Joint agents for the site are Innes England and the Birmingham office of Savills.

Nick Hosking, director at Innes England, said: “It’s massively encouraging for the City to see such a key employment site coming forward. The scheme, which can accommodate requirements up to 300,000 sq ft, will undoubtedly provide a very attractive option for industrial and logistics businesses in the region, given its immediate access to the national motorway network, and with Derby city centre just a five-minute drive away.”

Ranjit Gill, head of industrial agency at Savills, added: “St Modwen’s track record of delivery of well-designed, versatile, mid-sized units will help satisfy the acute shortage of this type of space in Derby and we are pleased to already be in conversations with a number of interested companies.”