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Panattoni, the world’s largest privately owned industrial developer, hosted a steel signing ceremony to commemorate the progress of the Panattoni Park Central A1[M] project. This landmark event celebrates the start of the steel erection phase of the largest speculative logistics warehouse currently under construction in the UK.

Located near Junction 34 of the A1(M) on the border of Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire, Panattoni Park Central A1[M] is strategically positioned to provide seamless access to major road networks including the A1, M1, M18, and M180, making it a prime hub for national and international supply chains. The facility will span 770,000 sq ft and is designed with sustainability at its core, targeting BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ and offices rating EPC ‘A+’.

The project, which is on schedule to be completed by Q4 2025. The site will feature state-of-the-art facilities including 8 level access doors, 100 dock doors, 595 car parking spaces and 217 HGV trailer parking spaces.

The event included key stakeholders, project partners, and local dignitaries, including members of Bassetlaw District Council, highlighting the economic and environmental impact of Panattoni’s continued investment in sustainable logistics solutions.

Panattoni is also marketing Central A1[M] 460, a cross-docked build-to-suit opportunity on the adjacent plot, offering up to 500,000 sq ft of additional industrial space to meet growing demand for high-quality logistics infrastructure across the region.

Dan Burn, Head of Development for the North West and Yorkshire at Panattoni commented on the news, saying: “Panattoni Park Central A1[M] represents a bold statement about the future of logistics in the UK, and the steel signing is a momentous occasion to celebrate the collaborative efforts that have brought us to this stage.

This project will not only provide state-of-the-art and highly sustainable facilities but also support regional growth through job creation and supply chain enhancements. With a workforce highly skilled in manufacturing and logistics, and competitive wage levels, the location is ideal for this large-scale development. The project is expected to attract major occupiers and drive continued investment in the region.”

Cllr Charles Adams, Cabinet Member for Business and Skills at Bassetlaw District Council, also expressed his enthusiasm: “It’s fantastic that Panattoni has made such a significant investment in our community, and it is clear they have a commitment to fostering economic growth and providing job opportunities in the region.

“We are especially pleased to learn about Panattoni’s plans to create highly skilled opportunities that will help to drive up wage growth in our district and maximise the skills of residents.

“The Council has an ambition for Bassetlaw to become the greenest, most sustainable district in which to live and work, and Panattoni’s determination for this warehouse to be as environmentally sustainable as possible aligns with our own vision.

“We are excited to see the positive impact that Panattoni Park Central A1[M] can bring to new and existing businesses, residents and our communities.”

For more information on Panattoni Park Central A1[M] please visit www.panattoni.co.uk/centrala1m

The agents for the scheme are DTRE, Cushman & Wakefield and M1 Agency.

Panattoni, the world’s largest privately owned industrial developer, has announced that it is proud to support the government’s reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport in spring 2026 and the exciting tie up with Munich Airport International GmbH (MAI) as part of the £1.7bn South Yorkshire Airport City initiative to boost the region’s logistics and supply chain infrastructure.

Panattoni Doncaster 420, located on an 18.4-acre site adjacent to the airport, is now immediately available, offering 418,276 sq ft of grade A industrial and logistics space in one of the UK’s most established distribution locations.

The site is the largest single-unit speculative build in South Yorkshire, and its immediate proximity to the airport, the M1, M18, and A1[M], as well as the iPort rail freight terminal, means it is perfectly positioned to enhance connectivity and drive economic growth in the region, providing unrivalled access to global consumer and industrial markets.

The facility offers a great opportunity for cargo operators to base themselves next to the airport, which will allow them to have faster delivery times, reduce operational costs and work more efficiently.

Dan Burn, Head of Development, North West and Yorkshire at Panattoni, said: “The reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport will provide significant opportunities for businesses across Yorkshire and the wider region to expand their operations and access global markets.

“Our adjacent development, Panattoni Doncaster 420 demonstrate our commitment to the region and freight operators a great base with immediate occupation.”

Ros Jones, Mayor of Doncaster, said: “Reopening our airport is my number one priority and today’s announcement is an important day for Doncaster having reached another significant milestone. This major announcement that I am making today enables us to press ahead with the necessary airport mobilisation activity to see the airport – which I proudly call the people’s airport – to reopen in Spring 2026.”

Panattoni leasing agents on the scheme are CPP, Colliers and Cushman & Wakefield.

For more information please visit Panattoni Doncaster 420.

Panattoni, the world’s largest privately owned industrial developer, has announced the letting of a 22,500 sq ft unit at Panattoni Park Burgess Hill to Austin Racing.

Austin Racing has signed a 10-year lease for the facility, and will use the space to enhance the delivery of motorcycle and electric go kart parts in the Southeast and beyond. This will help expand Austin Racing’s operations, streamline production and distribution, and support the growing demand for its products. It will also create job opportunities in the region, driving the economic growth of Burgess Hill and the surrounding areas.

The specialist motorcycle exhaust and electric go kart chassis manufacturer was founded in 2015 and is the first company worldwide to offer handmade Grand Prix F1 technology inconel exhaust systems to bike race teams as well as retail customers.

Panattoni Park Burgess Hill, launched last summer as a speculative development, is a mid-box last-mile logistics park. As part of Panattoni’s commitment to sustainability, the park offers state-of-the-art sustainable features, advanced energy performance and extensive warranties, with ratings of BREEAM Excellent and EPC A.

The park contains a flexible range of 12 available units, with sizes from 8,142 sq ft to 403,708 sq ft, providing modern, high-specification facilities, and its location, just off the A23, and in close proximity to the M23, Gatwick Airport, and Brighton, allows quick access to communities across West and East Sussex.

David McGougan, Development Director at Panattoni, said: “Austin Racing’s reputation as a leading manufacturer for F1 exhaust parts and commitment to individually produced, handmade products makes the company an excellent addition to the Park. This letting, following EMED’s decision to base its regional headquarters at Panattoni Park Burgess Hill, highlights the site’s growing reputation as a leading destination in the Southeast for businesses seeking strategically-located, high-quality, sustainable spaces. The lettings at Panattoni Park Burgess Hill demonstrate our confidence in the demand for Grade-A mid-box opportunities in undersupplied locations.”

Richard Austin, Owner & Managing Director at Austin Racing, said: “The opening of our new facility in Panattoni Park Burgess Hill will allow us to streamline the distribution of our exhaust systems and chassis, continue manufacturing cutting-edge motorcycle and electric go kart parts and create 20 jobs. The quality and design of Panattoni’s development and its strategic location has allowed us to create our own state-of-the art-fully electric go karting track, not just for our extensive in-house testing purposes but more excitingly allowing the public to experience this amazing facility. We are pleased to have worked with Panattoni and excited to get set up in the brand-new unit.”

Austin Racing’s tenancy demonstrates growing demand at the park, following EMED Group, an established healthcare logistics provider, relocating from its head office in Horley to a 35,000 sq ft unit in Panattoni Park Burgess Hill last month.

Jon Mawer, Head of Operations for Sussex at EMED Group, said: “We are thrilled to establish our new regional headquarters at Panattoni Park Burgess Hill. This strategic location will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of our Patient Transport Service for NHS Sussex, ensuring that EMED Group can provide safe, reliable and efficient care for patients and communities across the region. The state-of-the-art facilities at Panattoni Park reflect our commitment to innovation and sustainability as we look ahead to the future of patient transport in the area.”

For more information on the remaining units at the park please visit: www.panattoni.co.uk/burgesshill

Panattoni, the world’s largest privately owned industrial developer, has announced the acquisition of an 11.8-acre site in Bognor Regis, marking its fourth strategic land purchase in the South Coast region in the past two years, following acquisitions in Crawley, Burgess Hill, and Brighton, all along the M23 corridor.

Amid a scarcity of land for new developments and the growing trend of repurposing older Grade B facilities, this new site aims to address the significant mismatch between supply and demand in the South Coast region.

Purchased from Hanbury Developments, the site will form part of Panattoni’s expanding mid-box development programme, designed to target undersupplied markets with sustainable and versatile logistics solutions.

Located adjacent to established units occupied by Amazon and Rolls Royce, the site offers access to 3.8 million unique addresses within a 50-mile radius. This proximity, combined with excellent transport links via the A29 dual carriageway, positions the development as a key logistics hub for businesses.

Plans have been submitted for the speculative development, with construction expected to commence in June 2025 and completion anticipated in Q3 2026. The site will host three industrial units measuring 30,534 sq ft, 58,328 sq ft, and 111,137 sq ft, with a combined footprint of 200,000 sq ft, offering exceptional flexibility to accommodate diverse tenant needs.

Sustainability remains a key focus for Panattoni, with the logistics park targeting a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating and an EPC ‘A’ energy efficiency standard. Key features include roof-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, rainwater harvesting, 15% rooflights to maximise natural daylight, and electric vehicle charging points. These initiatives demonstrate Panattoni’s focus on reducing environmental impact while enhancing operational efficiency.

David McGougan, Development Director at Panattoni commented on the news, saying: “The acquisition of this prime site in Bognor Regis is a step forward in delivering our South Coast strategy, offering strategically located logistics solutions in unsupplied market. Situated in a prime Sussex location with access to millions of consumers, this development offers an exceptional opportunity, combining cost-efficient units for future tenants.  

“As part of the strategy this will be our fourth acquisition in the last two years, developing our mid-box speculative portfolio in the South Coast, we commit to continuing our mid-box developments with further acquisition in the near future.”

Panattoni was advised by LSH on the acquisition of the Bognor Regis site, while Hanbury Developments was represented by SHW.

Panattoni, the largest logistics real estate developer in the UK and Europe, has secured the first letting at its 458,000 sq ft mid-box, last-mile logistics park at Burgess Hill, south of London.

EMED Group, an established healthcare logistics provider, has signed a 10-year lease for 35,000 sq ft of space.

The facility offers sustainable features, advanced energy performance and extensive warranties, the park has been developed with a strong focus on sustainability, built to a BREEAM sustainability rating of ‘Excellent’ and an EPC rating of ‘A’.

Panattoni Park Burgess Hill is a speculative development, which is now available to occupy, offering a flexible range of unit sizes from 8,142 sq ft to 147,408 sq ft in single units. The park provides modern, high-specification facilities designed to meet the needs of businesses seeking sustainable and efficient industrial and warehouse space. It is located on a 22-acre site, fronting the A2300 dual carriageway and provides fast access to the A23/M23, Gatwick Airport, Brighton and the wider south coast markets, and is adjacent to facilities occupied by DPD and Roche.

David McGougan, Development Director at Panattoni, said:  “We identified a significant gap in the market for mid-box units, particularly in the 20,000 to 150,000 sq ft range. The response has been tremendous, with high levels of interest from occupiers for these speculative units. It’s evident that there is a critical undersupply of high-quality industrial space in the region.

“Our business model focuses on acquiring sites in areas with limited stock to provide tenants with opportunities to enhance their operations. Demand remains particularly strong for mid box distribution units that enable occupiers to hit their own ESG targets while delivering a high base specification including excellent eaves heights and dedicated parking and yard space”.

Letting agents at Panattoni Park Burgess Hill are DTRE, Lambert Smith Hampton and SHW; Vail Williams advised EMED Group

Panattoni Park Swindon, located on the 370-acre site of the former Honda Manufacturing Plant, has made significant progress in 2024. Following the demolition of the old plant this year, the site clearance and plateau preparation have been successfully completed, setting the stage for an exciting new chapter.

Panattoni is thrilled to announce that exciting news will be coming to the market in 2025—stay tuned for updates! As the year comes to a close, Panattoni would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and extend heartfelt thanks for your continued support throughout 2024.

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