Planning permission has been granted for the second phase of the industrial development Prime Point Blackburn.
The development will be built by Prime Group, with JLL, B8RE and BC Real Estate advising as joint agents.
The approved phase will deliver circa 220,000 sq ft of manufacturing or logistics space across two high-specification Grade A units measuring 98,436 sq ft and 120,825 sq ft, respectively.
Prime intends to develop speculatively but is initially discussing Build to Suit opportunities with occupiers.
The scheme is designed to achieve EPC A and BREEAM ‘Very Good’ ratings, supporting energy efficiency.
Strategically located next to junction four of the M65, Prime Point benefits from excellent connectivity to the M6 and M61 motorways.
Site infrastructure upgrades, including new road junction works, are scheduled to commence this summer to enable the site for development.
Phase one comprised two mid-box units of which Unit B (53,808 sq ft) was pre-let to Spiroflow. Unit A (55,412 sq ft) is immediately available and benefits from 12m eaves, maximum yard depth of 47.25m and 500 KVA power supply.
Imran Younus, commercial director at Prime Group, said: “Securing planning for Phase Two is a significant milestone for the team and reinforces our long term vision for the site. We’re looking forward to building on the success of Phase One and delivering more high quality industrial space in East Lancashire.”
Joe Bostock, UK industrial and logistics associate at JLL, said: “The green light for Prime Point’s second phase highlights the continued demand for well located, Grade A industrial and logistics premises in the North West.
“Given the Grade A specification, excellent transport links and the conversations that we and our joint agents BCRE & B8RE are having with occupiers, we expect this scheme to be well received by the market.”
