Monte Blackburn has submitted a hybrid planning application for a new 818,875 sq ft industrial and logistics development at Preston East, near Junction 31A of the M6.
The submission comes after Monte Blackburn exchanged contracts to acquire the 65-acre site, which will be named Frontier Park, Preston, from Homes England for an undisclosed price.
The site will comprise a range of industrial and logistics units from 70,000 sq ft to 625,000 sq ft and an EG On the Move drive-thru.
Alex Kenwright, development projects director at Monte Blackburn, said: “We have built up a strong track record in the region having completed successful schemes at Frontier Park Blackburn and, more recently, in Burnley. Our commitment to undertake speculative development underlines our belief in the site and will provide certainty to potential occupiers who are considering site options for either relocation or expansion.”
Steve Johnson, director at B8RE, which advised Monte Blackburn and has been retained as letting agent for Frontier Park Preston, added: “Situated minutes from the M6, Frontier Park Preston will come forward at a time when there are only a limited number of sites across the North West which can accommodate units over 600,000 sq ft. We anticipate strong demand from local and regional occupiers in the Lancashire area who are looking for more modern, sustainable space.”
Thomas Lister represented Homes England.
