163,000 sq ft development to be created from disused unit
Planning has been granted for a new logistics facility at Prologis Park Midpoint in Minworth, just outside of Birmingham.
The plans include the demolition of a disused unit and the construction of DC6, a 163,000 sq ft building that will be rated BREEAM Excellent and net-zero carbon in construction.
Originally built for Asda in 2016, the existing facility was too ‘bespoke’ for other market requirements. By repurposing the site, it will meet current market demands and provide much-needed space.
The development of DC6 will expand the park to over 1.6m sq ft, provide additional amenity space for the park, and enhance landscaping, as part of Prologis’ ParkLifeTM initiatives.
The application was unanimously approved.
James Hemstock, director in the capital deployment and leasing team at Prologis UK, said: “The redevelopment plans for DC6 Prologis Park Midpoint will bring a much-needed new lease of life to an under-utilised site and additional space to a starved market. We are looking forward to work getting underway early summer.
“We’re expecting to complete the building early 2023 and have already had a significant amount of interest from potential customers. We want this location to continue to develop and realise its full potential, for the benefit of businesses and households across the West Midlands.”
