Evans Property Group has secured detailed planning consent for a circa 280,000 sq ft speculative industrial/distribution scheme at Fradley Park in Staffordshire.
The £26m GDV development will comprise two warehouses of 78,500 sq ft and 204,500 sq ft, which have been designed to suit a range of occupier types.
Evans is targeting BREEAM Excellent and EPC A ratings for the units, which will feature EV charging points, solar panel-ready roofing, symphonic drainage and cycle storage.
GMI Construction has been appointed main contractor for the development and the units are expected to be available for occupation from Q2 2025.
Richard Bean, portfolio director at Evans Property Group, said: “Evans Property Group are thrilled to announce we are speculatively developing phase one at Fradley Link, a new sustainable industrial and logistics development at Fradley Park, Lichfield. Phase one will offer up high quality, sustainable logistics accommodation fronting the A38, with easy access to the M6 toll and M42 motorway network.”
David Willmer, principal industrial, sales and leasing at Avison Young, which has been appointed joint agent on the units with JLL, added: “We are delighted to be working with Evans Property Group on this major new speculative warehouse/manufacturing development. Prominently situated at the entrance to this well established park, we anticipate strong interest from both regional and national occupiers recognising the strategic location and class leading specification of the units.”
Richard James-Moore, director at JLL, said: “Fradley Park’s setting in the heart of the country makes it an obvious choice for businesses that need to utilise the Midlands’ transport links to provide their services nationally. Add to the mix the fact that Fradley Link will be developed to the highest standards and boast fit-for-the-future sustainability credentials along with market leading power supply, we would expect strong demand from both logistics and manufacturing operators alike.”
