Industrial scheme set for former van manufacturing site

Aviva Investors have appointed Glencar to deliver a 174,000 sq ft industrial development on the former home of van manufacturer LDV.

The project will include four logistics and industrial units, ranging from 22,500 sq ft to 64,250 sq ft, built at Catalyst Industrial Park in Washwood Heath.

The development aims for high sustainability standards, targeting an excellent BREEAM rating and an EPC A rating. Additional features include photovoltaic panels and electric vehicle charging points.

Glencar managing director for Midlands and North, Pete Goodman, said: “We are working with Aviva Investors currently on construction of the new 60,000 sq ft Sidney Sussex Advanced Laboratory & Life Sciences facility in Chesterford Research Park so we are naturally delighted to receive this further instruction in this key strategic logistics location in Birmingham.

“Logistics & Industrial is at the heart of what we do and we look forward to working with Aviva Investors and the full project team to deliver this outstanding scheme which features leading edge ESG credentials which are becoming standard in this sector”.

James Stevens, head of real estate investment at Aviva Investors said: “We are pleased to partner with Glencar at Catalyst Industrial Park, which we think is an exciting new development project in a strategically important logistics location.

“Building on our existing relationship at Chesterford Research Park, one of the UK’s leading life science hubs, we look forward to delivering four exceptional facilities that we expect will be highly attractive to firms looking to benefit from Birmingham’s excellent logistics credentials, whilst also having the potential to contribute to long-term performance in our portfolio.”