Property round-up: GVA, Nolan Redshaw, Sheppard Robson, Hollissvincent, and more…
GVA has advised Beva Investments on a deal with a US beauty products supplier which it says is one of the largest industrial lettings of the year so far.
Sally Hair and Beauty has signed a 15-year lease on 194,000 sq ft at Walker Park in Blackburn.
The estate, at junction five of the M65, is already home to Bibby Distribution, Corus, MDA and Pentland Group. There is now 82,000 sq ft left available.
Will Chadwick, Beva’s managing director, said: “This is a significant letting for Beva and comes just months after the 160,000 sq ft letting of Unit 1A to MDA in April.
“Blackburn’s reputation as a strong manufacturing base, combined with the current lack of quality product along the M65 corridor makes Walker Park the only viable destination for companies looking for warehouse accommodation in the area.”
Joint letting agents for Beva are Jones Lang LaSalle and Taylor Weaver. CBRE acted for Sally Hair and Beauty.
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ARCHITECT Sheppard Robson and construction group Kier have completed the £35m St Catherine’s Academy and Firwood High School in Bolton.
The schools, which opened at Easter, are an all-age academy of 1,160 students and a co-located Special School (SLD) school.
James Jones, design director at Sheppard Robson, said: “It is fantastic to have been involved in bringing such state-of-the-art learning facilities to Bolton.
“It provides a fully accessible, inclusive and inspirational learning environment for primary, secondary, post-16 and special needs students, and creates a new focus and resource for the local community.”
Colin Quigley, director at Kier, said: “We are delighted to have been able to deliver this scheme which will transform the learning facilities for students in the catchment area.”
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PROPERTY consultant Nolan Redshaw has agreed terms with national veterinary practice CVS at the former NHS Medical Centre in Bolton.
CVS has signed a 15-year lease on the building, at a headline rent of £26,000 a year.
Surveyor Andrew Ashworth said: “CVS (UK) is delighted with the premises, due to its high profile and modern specification. We are now instructed to sell the investment opportunity and expect high levels of interest when doing so.”
Nolan Redshaw is sole agent on the scheme on behalf of Bolton Primary Care Trust.
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THE former head office and retail premises of shop fitting business Naylor and Walkden near Chorley is up for sale.
The business went through a pre-pack administration in July – and now trades as 
Naylor & Walkden Fit-Out – but the premises were not included in the deal.
Sanderson Weatherall is marketing the site, which includes offices, workshops, a storage yard and a two-bed house on Hatton Street, Adlington at £495,000.
A former Methodist church and Sunday school on Market Street – previously used as retail and storage premises by the business – is also available at a guide price of £250,000.
John Goodchild, surveyor in the asset advisory and recovery division of Sanderson Weatherall Manchester, said: “The former head office complex has redevelopment potential for commercial and residential uses whereas the Market Street site represents an ideal opportunity for a local business to acquire their own premises.”
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MANCHESTER planning consultant Hollissvincent has been instructed by Birmingham City Council to review the current and future retail needs of the city.
The audit will inform the council’s new development plan.
Hollissvincent’s retail advisors will update the 2009 “Birmingham Retail Needs” assessment to incorporate the latest population and expenditure forecasts as well as taking into account the impact of retail developments over the past three years.
A household survey researching the shopping habits of around 4,000 residents. The report will be used to assess future planning applications for retail and mixed-use schemes.
Partner Mike Holliss said: “Birmingham is a thriving regional city that strives to create exciting development opportunities that provide great local amenities for residents and a variety of retail and leisure facilities that continue to attract visitors from the wider region.
“We are delighted to be working with Birmingham City Council again and look forward to compiling a report that will help to shape the retail development policy over the next 15 years.”
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A CREWE plant hire firm is seeking a change of use to its premises in the town to open it up to retail development.
PET Hire on Earle St plans to relocate to a vacant piece of land nearby if its application is approved.
The case is being handled by Manchester-based HOW Planning.
Associate Carol Clarke said: “Earle Street is a major route into Crewe town centre and PET Hire occupies an excellent position which would be a very attractive proposition to a retail business.
“The plans being put forward by PET would not only help with their own growth and retain an important local business but will also significantly help with Crewe Vision’s aspirations for the town.”
