Rula Developments has secured full planning consent to deliver two new, modern industrial units of nearly 100,000 sq ft at Winsford Gateway, a successful 30-acre development in Cheshire.
The developer has also agreed a freehold ‘build-to-suit’ for one of the units to become the new headquarters for local business, Saint Group.
The consent comprises two build-to-suit units, WG74 at 74,508 sq ft and WG27 at 27,728 sq ft. Both units will be delivered to Rula Developments’ usual high quality, bespoke specification with integral offices, parking and yard space.
WG74 sits on 4.8 acres and offers 69,966 sq ft of industrial space with six dock level loading doors, two level access loading doors, 350 KVA power supply, 4,542 sq ft of offices space, 61 car parking spaces and a 35-metre secure yard.
WG27 is located on an adjacent serviced development plot of 1.73 acres, providing 27,728 sq ft of accommodation for Saint Group.
Established in 2008, Saint Group is a national business offering expert floor finishing and interior design services to national housebuilders, with five offices across the UK.
As a result of ongoing growth, the group requires new premises and the new HQ building at Winsford Gateway will facilitate expansion into even more territories and service lines while delivering against its sustainability strategy and reducing its carbon footprint.
Steve Turner, founder and chairman of Saint Flooring said: “Our business has continued to grow both locally and throughout the UK since its conception in 2008. As we embark on further expansion, we are thrilled to be working with Rula Developments to deliver new bespoke HQ premises that will support our future aspirations, safeguarding and creating new jobs while generating new investment for the area.”
Winsford Gateway is located at the north entrance to the wider 380-acre Winsford Industrial Estate which is home to around 150 businesses employing more than 4,000 people.
The estate benefits from excellent transport links, with the M6 motorway just five miles away and major A-roads linking the estate with Merseyside, Chester, and North Wales.
Anthony Clitheroe, development director at Doncaster-based Rula Developments, said: ““We are excited to secure a freehold build-to-suit agreement to deliver WG27 for a locally founded, successful business like Saint Flooring, supporting its business expansion.
“We recognise that well located, purpose built logistics and industry accommodation is in great demand and over recent years we have invested in creating a new and prominent northern entrance to the estate with fully serviced plots for freehold or leasehold occupation.”
He added: “We have also invested in creating an amenity hub at Winsford Gateway with on-site facilities including a recently opened Costa Coffee, Greggs, Subway and Londis and filling/service station serving the thousands who already work and commute around the site.
“A new McDonalds outlet opened in July and a KFC operator has recently secured planning consent within the amenity hub also.”
Rula is offering a total of 350,000 sq ft of industrial, logistics and roadside/retail accommodation at Winsford Gateway with full infrastructure works already in place.
Plots available also include a significant 225,000 sq ft industrial and logistics HQ building on an independent 14-acre site for which planning consent is imminent, and six new trade counter units ranging from 1,684 to 3,058 sq ft.
Rula has previously delivered a 168,000 sq ft factory for Tiger Trailers at Winsford Gateway, and, more recently, completed a 4.1-acre yard extension for the manufacturer on its adjacent development site.
The developer is a privately owned commercial development company focusing on identifying and developing sites across the UK for immediate development or for medium to longer term strategic development, delivering high quality buildings and schemes.
Its management team has a pedigree of more than 4,000,000 sq ft of development for manufacturing and distribution use with resources to manage projects from conception to completion.
Its current portfolio includes a 190,000 sq ft new build in Fulwood, 404,000 sq ft at Unity, Doncaster, and 168,000 sq ft industrial unit on the adjacent land.
Legat Owen Chartered Surveyors and CBRE are appointed to market Winsford Gateway.