Welcome Break has agreed terms with S Notaro and Stoford to acquire a 10-acre plot at Notaro Park near Bridgwater, Somerset, for a new service station.
Stoford is the lead developer of the 93-acre Notaro Park industrial and logistics scheme, which sits adjacent to junction 24 of the M5 and has outline planning consent for more than 1.3m sq ft of accommodation on a design and build basis, with bespoke units available from 30,000 sq ft – 500,000 sq ft. The units are available on a leasehold or freehold basis.
Stoford is working alongside landowner S Notaro to deliver the scheme with the first phase of development incorporating the construction of a new consented road network and site infrastructure at Notaro Park this summer, in preparation for works to start on the new Welcome Break service station by the end of the year.
Joe Notaro, managing director of S Notaro, said: “We are looking forward to working with Stoford on this exciting new development.”
Edward Peel, director at Stoford, added: “We are very pleased to see the first phase of Notaro Park coming forward. Welcome Break’s arrival will provide new employment opportunities and on-site amenities, including electric vehicle charging points, which will benefit visitors and occupiers alike.
“Notaro Park has the potential to meet regional and national demand for high quality industrial/warehouse space in an extremely well connected location in the M5 corridor. We’re looking forward to welcoming the new services, and adding the necessary road and infrastructure works required to open up the wider scheme.”
David Myers, property director at Welcome Break, said: “I am delighted that we have achieved another major milestone on our journey to increase the size of our operational estate. As a team, we have gone the extra mile to realise the potential of Bridgwater as a strategic location for Welcome Break and we are confident in our ability to develop a world-class facility for motorway customers travelling along the M5.
“Our new services at Bridgwater will also meet growing local demand from an expanding employment and residential catchment, whilst providing long stay parking and facilities for HGV and EV drivers alike. Welcome Break continues to work closely with S Notaro and Stoford and we now look forward to delivering an exceptional experience for all roadside customers.”
Notaro Park is being marketed by JLL.
