Planning permission secured for major Mercury 62 logistics scheme
Manchester-based property developer and investor Maro Developments has secured planning permission for a 313,000 sq ft logistics warehouse in Knowsley, on a 22-acre site, known as Mercury 62.
When complete it will provide Grade A logistics accommodation, offering high quality, single distribution space for businesses in the logistics and warehousing sectors. JLL, the global property consultancy, advised on the scheme.
The development, designed by Fletcher Rae, is located southeast of junction six on the M62, with two new junctions due to be created onto Cronton Road, to enhance connectivity and support local infrastructure.
Once complete, the development is expected to deliver significant economic benefits, generating an estimated £15.6m GVA per annum for the local economy.
The property will incorporate market leading sustainability features, targeting a BREEAM Very Good certification and an EPC rating of A.
Mercury 62 is the latest plot to secure planning consent within the 450-acre Halsnead Garden Village.
The wider development will deliver approximately 1,600 new homes, 22.5 hectares of employment land, and extensive green infrastructure, including a new country park.
The scheme is set to support economic growth in Knowsley and the wider Liverpool City Region.
Construction at Mercury 62 is expected to bregin in September 2025.
Chris Stroud, director of development, at Maro Developments, said: “Securing planning permission for the scheme is a fantastic milestone and something we’re excited to capitalise on.
“JLL’s advice has been invaluable in bringing us to this point, together with Fletcher Rae, who designed the scheme and Avison Young who have advised on planning matters.
“With its prime location and best-in-class specification, Mercury 62 is set to deliver a high quality logistics space that will benefit both occupiers and the wider community.”
Edward Blood, director at JLL, said: “There are high levels of occupational and investor demand for prime logistics space in the region. Mercury 62 is ideally located to meet that need.
“It combines connectivity with the potential to create jobs and contribute significantly to the local economy.
“I’m looking forward to continuing our work with Maro Developments, whilst they deliver on their ambitions for the site.”
