Prime Minister joins logistics developer Panattoni to break ground on largest commercial site in the South of England.

panattoelement on March 5, 2024

Prime Minister joins logistics developer Panattoni to break ground on largest commercial site in the South of England.

The largest logistics real estate developer in Europe, Panattoni, has broken ground on one of the largest brownfield sites in the UK with its commitment to invest over £900m into Panattoni Park Swindon.

Panattoni Park Swindon will comprise of 11 net zero carbon buildings totalling 7.2 million sq ft, of brand new advanced real estate space, fit for logistics, manufacturing and data centre uses.

The formal ground breaking ceremony was attended by the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, Swindon’s Members of Parliament, Rt Hon Robert Buckland MP and Justin Tomlinson MP, and Panattoni CEO for Europe and India and Co-Founder, Robert Dobrzycki, Managing Director for UK, Matthew Byrom, and Head of Development, Southern England & London, James Watson.

Speaking at the event, Mr Sunak said: “What we are able to celebrate today is one of the largest investments in the south, one of the largest development sites in the south, that is going to create thousands and thousands of jobs and that is fantastic for the local area.

A huge vote of confidence, not just in the UK economy but in the local area in particular. I don’t think this would have happened without the efforts of everyone involved including our two MPs here and what it means is that everyone here can look forward to a brighter future. The economy has been through, of course, a tough couple of years but I believe we have turned a corner and announcements like this show that our plan is working.”

Panattoni Park Swindon is committed to its environmental responsibility, achieving net zero carbon in construction, BREEAM ‘Excellent’ certification, EPC A+ and 10% net gain biodiversity.

The site benefits from detailed planning consent for a single unit of 1.25 million sq ft and outline planning permission for the whole park. The proposals will generate thousands of new employment opportunities, including up to 7,000 new jobs on site and 9,000 indirect jobs in the supply chain over the next 10 years.

Speaking on behalf of Panattoni, Matthew Byrom, Managing Director, said: “It was great to welcome the Prime Minister today to unveil the ground breaking of Panattoni Park Swindon. What our commitment today of $1.15bn (£900m) into this project demonstrates, is that the UK post-Brexit remains a highly attractive place to invest; with its stable economy and political backdrop, it gives our capital certainty that our investment is secure.

We are confident that this significant level of inward investment will lead to the creation of thousands of new jobs and have a substantive ‘ripple out’ effect to both the local and regional economy. Panattoni Park Swindon will deliver around 7,500 new jobs which is twice the number afforded by the site when it was closed by Honda in July 2021.

There are also likely to be many additional opportunities for primary and secondary suppliers. By any measure, this project is a huge vote of confidence for the region and the fundamentals that underpin the UK economy.”

Infrastructure and demolition works have commenced and the construction for the speculative phase of development will begin later this year.

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Construction Commences for Panattoni Park Amsterdam City East

panattoelement on December 18, 2023

Construction Commences for Panattoni Park Amsterdam City East

The construction of Panattoni Park Amsterdam City East in Almere has officially begun. This week, the Municipality of Almere, developer Panattoni, and contractor Goldbeck Nederland B.V. marked the festive start of construction for this sustainable, multifunctional business facility on Businesspark Stichtsekant.

Due to its strategic location, Businesspark Stichtsekant is an attractive site for a diverse range of businesses. Panattoni’s new building covers approximately 23,420 m² and can be easily divided into five smaller units starting from around 3,700 m². Each unit is identical, featuring a minimum of four different loading docks, one overhead door, mezzanine, office space, and storage area. The flexible design allows the entire building or individual units to be leased, providing opportunities for businesses interested in one or more units, as well as those looking to utilize the full 23,420 m².

Gustave Pol, Senior Acquirer Economic Affairs Municipality of Almere, stated: “The layout of Panattoni Park Amsterdam City East with five smaller units is also interesting for Amsterdam City East-based companies seeking growth and for companies in ‘last-mile logistics’ targeting the Amsterdam and Utrecht regions. Both will significantly contribute to the growth of employment in Almere,aligning with the local workforce.”

Panattoni Park Amsterdam City East is being developed in accordance with BREEAM-NL standards, ensuring it meets strict sustainability requirements. The building will be gas-free, and the roof will be prepared for solar energy generation. Completion is scheduled for early 2025.

Twelve Million People Within One Hour’s Drive

For many companies, including logistics service providers, food, and e-commerce businesses, proximity to the consumer is essential. This not only enables faster delivery but also makes it more sustainable transportation due to shorter distances by road.

With a reach of approximately twelve million people within about an hour’s drive, the Amsterdam City East Stichtsekant industrial Businesspark is strategically advantageous. Various leading companies have chosen this location as the base for their logistics operations, including Volvo, Lidl, Hunkemöller, PostNL, Royal A-ware, Flamco, Dimensio, LIS Logistics, Geodis, and Antalis.

Jeroen Gerritsen, General Director of Panattoni Netherlands, says, “Due to its strategic location relative to several major cities, Businesspark Stichtsekant is a significant logistics hub. Panattoni Park Amsterdam City East is located at Stichtsekant directly on the A27 highway, less than 30 minutes’ drive from Amsterdam and Utrecht. This makes our new multifunctional building highly suitable for companies involved in last-mile delivery.”

Green Businesspark

Businesspark Stichtsekant is characterized by its green design. The upcoming Panattoni building will directly border a newly created park with trees and plants that enhance the area’s biodiversity. Employees can enjoy a walk during breaks or have an outdoor lunch in this green space.

The green zone on Stichtsekant includes not only plants and trees but also water retention fields. Rainwater can flow directly from the roofs and grounds of the industrial buildings to the adjacent retention basins. This preserves excess water in Stichtsekant, preventing water drainage and landscape desiccation. Additionally, this approach creates a unique ecological landscape.

Cycling to Work

More and more people are choosing to cycle to work. To encourage the use of bicycles, future employees of Panattoni Park Amsterdam City East will have access to spacious bicycle parking equipped with ample lighting for safety. Moreover, the building will feature comfortable showers so that employees can freshen up after their bike ride.

The Municipality is also contributing to promoting this sustainable commuting method. Bicycle parking and a bicycle carousel, where you can pick up a bike, will be available near the bus stops on the industrial estate. The Municipality is also working to improve safety for cyclists on the industrial estate.

For those not commuting by bike, Panattoni Park Amsterdam City East is easily accessible by public transport or electric car. The parking lot at the building will have multiple electric chargers.

Read more on Panattoni Europe Website

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Panattoni wins planning consent for 200,000 sq ft speculative logistics development in Crawley

panattoelement on August 15, 2023

Panattoni wins planning consent for 200,000 sq ft speculative logistics development in Crawley

Panattoni, the largest logistics real estate developer in the UK and Europe, has secured planning consent for a 200,000 sq ft speculative logistics development in Crawley.

Crawley Borough Council has approved Panattoni’s planning application for Panattoni Park Crawley, which comprises two facilities of 134,012 sq ft and 65,660 sq ft on a 10-acre brownfield site on Fleming Way in the established industrial area of Manor Royal Business District, close to Gatwick Airport and junction 10 of the M23.

They will provide direct access to the affluent consumer markets of London and the south east. Manor Royal is a proven last mile and distribution location, with occupiers including Amazon, DPD, Evri, Parcelforce, Royal Mail, UPS and Yodel. Grocery occupiers include Ocado and Tesco.

Panattoni is expected to start construction at the end of September 2023 with a 12-month programme of demo and build, the speculative development is expected to reach practical completion in Q4 2024.  The facilities will be built to a BREEAM sustainability rating of ‘Excellent’ and an EPC rating of ‘A’, with many sustainability features, such as electric vehicle charging points and 15% roof lights, incorporated into the development.

Panattoni Park Crawley will be the third development start for Panattoni this year south of London, joining a 452,469 sq ft last-mile logistics development at Burgess Hill and a 268,063 sq ft development in Brighton.

David McGougan, Development Director at Panattoni, said: “Panattoni hopes to commence construction Q4 2023 and this will be the third site development in the southern sites we have commenced in the last 3 months, reflecting our confidence and strength of the south coasts’ logistics market.

This location within the Manor Royal Business Park offers tenants excellent place to service London and south east markets”.

Letting agents are JLL, Savills and Hollis Hockley.

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Panattoni starts third speculative logistics development on south coast this year

panattoelement on June 28, 2023

Panattoni starts third speculative logistics development on south coast this year

Panattoni, the largest logistics real estate developer in the UK and Europe, has begun speculatively developing a 268,063 sq ft last-mile logistics development at Brighton.

Panattoni Park Brighton will comprise of seven units, ranging from 19,834 sq ft to 55,632 sq ft, which will be built to a BREEAM rating of ‘Excellent’ and an EPC rating of ‘A’ to prioritise energy efficiency and reduce operating costs. They will benefit from eaves ranging from minimum 7m to 10m, 15% roof lights and EV charging for vans and cars. The development is scheduled for completion in Q2 of 2024.

Situated adjacent to Brighton City Airport and the A27 dual carriageway, Panattoni Park Brighton will deliver much-needed Grade-A space within this fast-growing region.

It will be the third development for Panattoni this year south of London, joining a 452,469 sq ft last-mile development at Burgess Hill and a 200,000 sq ft development in Crawley. This reflects Panattoni’s confidence in the strength of the south coast logistics market, where the demand-supply imbalance is acute.

David McGougan, Development Director at Panattoni, said: “This development presents a very rare industrial and logistics opportunity. Panattoni Park Brighton is the ideal location for last-mile delivery operations looking to address consumer markets clustering the south coast. We look forward to bring forward these speculative units.

“Brighton and Hove is predicted to become one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing economies by the end of 2023”.

Letting agents at Panattoni Park Brighton are DTRE, Savills and SHW.

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Panattoni submits plans for 80,000 sq ft speculative logistics development at prime Heathrow site

panattoelement on May 10, 2023

Panattoni submits plans for 80,000 sq ft speculative logistics development at prime Heathrow site

Panattoni, the largest logistics real estate developer in the UK and Europe, has submitted plans for a speculative 80,000 sq ft last-mile logistics development in the sought-after Heathrow area, after purchasing the site in Q1 this year.

The detailed planning application for Panattoni Poyle 80 is for a net zero carbon development that will be built to a BREEAM sustainability rating of ‘Excellent’ and an EPC rating of ‘A’ with enhanced sustainability credentials, including photovoltaic roof panels along with the roof capable of full PV array and 20% electric vehicle parking spaces. The facility will also feature single-storey, grade-A office accommodation, 12.5m clear internal height, 5 dock doors, 2 level access doors, 37 car parking and 24/7 unrestricted use. Subject to planning consent, completion of the facility is expected in the third quarter of 2024.

Panattoni Poyle 80 is prominently located on Horton Road within 0.5km of junction 14 of the M25. Poyle is one of Greater London’s most established logistics locations owing to its direct access to the M25 and close proximity to Heathrow Airport’s passenger and cargo terminals and its last-mile connectivity with Europe’s largest consumer market, London.

Alex Mitchell, Development Manager, South East and London, at Panattoni, said: “The team has worked hard to quickly bring forward plans to submit for the development following the purchase of the site Q1 this year. Poyle 80 is a rare ultra-urban, last-mile opportunity, providing immediate access to the UK’s largest cargo terminal at Heathrow Airport. It is one of the very few opportunities capable of this national coverage and we hope to be able to bring this forward in the next coming months”.

Stephen Vickers, Commercial Delivery Director at Panattoni, said: “We are pleased to be moving forward on the delivery of the new site, with planning now submitted to deliver a sustainable facility for occupiers. Panattoni has reviewed the supply chain to make sure we are reducing our carbon output and delivering a net zero carbon development in construction. The facility will deliver a highly sustainable scheme to an excellent specification in a desired prime location”.

Agents at Panattoni Poyle 80 are DTRE and ACRE Capital Real Estate.

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Panattoni announced
Top Logistics Developer 7th Year in a row!

panattoelement on May 5, 2023

Panattoni announced
Top Logistics Developer
7th Year in a row!

Panattoni is the largest logistics real estate developer in Europe for the seventh year in a row, according to PropertyEU’s annual survey of logistics developers.

Panattoni delivered more than 86 million sq ft of warehouse space in 302 developments over the three years to the end of 2022, which was more than three times the amount of its nearest competitor.

Panattoni currently has more than 43 million sq ft of warehouse space under construction with an investment value of €5 billion, which is nearly 30% of the entire European development market of 150 million sq ft, according to PropertyEU.

Each year, PropertyEU publishes a list of the largest logistics real estate developers, based on the volume of floorspace delivered to the market.

To view PropertyEU article click here

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Panattoni hands over sustainable logistics facilities at Aylesford to DHL, Fowler Welch and Marley

panattoelement on April 18, 2023

Panattoni hands over sustainable logistics facilities at Aylesford to DHL, Fowler Welch and Marley

Panattoni, the largest logistics real estate developer in the UK and Europe, has handed over the keys to three leading companies at Panattoni Park Aylesford to DHL, the global logistics company, Fowler Welch, the temperature-controlled logistics company, and Marley, a UK leader in the manufacture and supply of pitched roof systems to the construction market.

The agreements for DHL to take a 110,406 sq ft facility, Fowler Welch to take a 97,891 sq ft unit and Marley to take a 9,945 sq ft design-and-build facility on long term leases were signed before construction began.

DHL’s new net zero carbon premises have achieved a BREEAM rating of ‘Excellent’ and an EPC rating of ‘A+’. The 110,406 sq ft facility will become part of DHL’s network of last-mile hubs serving its customers across the South East.

Fowler Welch, a 97,891 sq ft building, has incorporated a 1.5MVA photovoltaic array covering the roof, a car park canopy and cycle shelter.

The peak electrical output from the solar panels is equal to the incoming supply, which means Fowler Welch will be able to operate fully from the power generated onsite.  The Fowler Welch facility has also achieved a BREEAM rating of ‘Excellent’ and an EPC rating of ‘A+’.

The third building, occupied by Marley, is a 9,945 sq ft design-and-build facility, with both it and Fowler Welch signing long term leases before construction got under way.

Marley’s premises, which were built to a BREEAM rating of ‘Excellent’ and an EPC rating of ‘A’, will be used for storage and distribution. Marley will relocate its current operation and staff from Wrotham, six miles west of Aylesford.

These were the second, third and fourth facilities to be completed at Panattoni Park Aylesford, following the handover in September last year to Evri, the UK’s biggest dedicated parcel delivery company, of its 78,794 sq ft unit.

Alex Mitchell, Development Manager, at Panattoni, said: “The handing over of the three buildings marks another major milestone for our Aylesford development.

“We are determined to deliver on our promise to build a logistics and distribution park that is a benchmark for sustainability and a home for thousands of new jobs and expanding businesses.

Agents at Panattoni Park Aylesford are CBRE, Avison Young and JLL.

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Panattoni hires Scott Meakin from Tritax Symmetry

panattoelement on April 6, 2023

Panattoni hires Scott Meakin from Tritax Symmetry

Panattoni, the largest logistics real estate developer in the UK and Europe, has appointed Scott Meakin as a development surveyor to work on projects across the North of England.

Meakin has joined from Tritax Symmetry, the logistics development arm of Tritax Big Box REIT plc. Based in the Manchester office with a focus on the North West and Yorkshire, he will be supporting the growth of the developments and strengthening the ongoing speculative programme. He will work with Dan Burn, head of development for the North West and Yorkshire, and Andy Preston, head of development for the North Midlands and Yorkshire.

Panattoni has enjoyed continued success across the North West and Yorkshire regions, with some of the biggest deals in the market, including the letting of the 630,000 sq ft speculative shed at Panattoni Park Rotherham to Alliance Automotive Group. It has recently commenced construction of Doncaster 420, which at 417,570 sqft is the largest speculative development to have commenced on site nationally this year, and is also bringing forward a further 1.8 million sq ft at Panattoni Park Crewe.

Before joining Tritax Symmetry, Meakin worked for more than three years as a surveyor at Avison Young after graduating from Nottingham Trent University with a degree in real estate.

Dan Burn, head of development for the North West and Yorkshire, said: “Scott is a talented individual, who will play a key role in supporting our continuing development strategy in the UK. He will assist in bringing forward existing land and new site opportunities and will be a great asset to further grow our speculative portfolio. We look forward to Scott getting involved, sharing his knowledge with the business and growing our team further”.

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Panattoni breaks ground on net zero speculative development in Doncaster

panattoelement on April 4, 2023

Panattoni breaks ground on net zero speculative development in Doncaster

Panattoni has put the first spade in the ground to start speculatively developing its 417,570 sq ft logistics facility at Doncaster.

Winvic Construction Ltd has been appointed main contractor for the construction of Panattoni Doncaster 420, following the approval of planning consent from Doncaster Council in February. Completion of the development is expected in January 2024.

The development which is the largest speculative logistics facility under construction in Yorkshire, is strategically located close to junction 3 of the M18, the M1, A1(M) and M62 motorways. The facility benefits from its easy accessibility to the ports of Hull, Immingham and Liverpool.

Panattoni continue to deliver its commitment to developing sustainable buildings. This facility will be Net Zero Carbon and is being built to a BREEAM sustainability rating of ‘Excellent’ and an EPC rating of ‘A’.  Other sustainability features include 20% electric vehicle charging spaces, 15% roof lights and the roof being designed to hold up to 100% PV panels.

The project comprises 37 loading doors, an 85m deep yard with parking for 74 HGVs, 358 parking spaces, 15m clear internal height and up to 1.5 MVa of power.

Dan Burn, Development Director at Panattoni, said: “Panattoni are delighted to be underway with another sustainable speculative commitment in the South Yorkshire region and we were very pleased to welcome Cllr Glyn Jones and representatives of Business Doncaster to the site to witness the early progress we have made.

“Panattoni Doncaster 420 occupies a prime location in South Yorkshire with fantastic transport links, providing easy access to both national and international consumer and industrial markets.”

Danny Nelson, Director of Industrial, Distribution and Logistics at Winvic, said: “It’s great to be working in partnership with Panattoni once more and we’re delighted Winvic was selected to construct this facility due to our expertise in delivering projects with Net Zero Carbon credentials and delivering social value.  We will be working in partnership with Panattoni, our supply chain and the local authority to take an active role in the community, committing through an Employment and Skills Plan, to prioritise training and employment opportunities for local people and businesses. The team has just commenced the initial groundworks programme and we aim to build on our already excellent relationship with Panattoni throughout the project.

 

Letting agents are CPP, Colliers International and Cushman & Wakefield.

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Panattoni increases commitment to south coast logistics market with 452,469 sq ft speculative park

panattoelement on February 22, 2023

Panattoni increases commitment to south coast logistics market with 452,469 sq ft speculative park

Panattoni, the largest logistics real estate developer in the UK and Europe, has begun speculatively developing a 452,469 sq ft last-mile logistics development at Burgess Hill, 45 miles south of London.

Construction at Panattoni Park Burgess Hill follows the granting of planning consent by Mid Sussex District Council at the end of January and reflects Panattoni’s confidence in the strength of the south coast logistics market, where the demand-supply imbalance is acute. Panattoni’s expansion for developments south of London comes following purchases of sites in Crawley and Brighton.

Panattoni Park Burgess Hill is located on a 22-acre site, which fronts 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.

Panattoni is intending to speculatively develop 14 units, with planning in place for light industrial, general industrial and warehousing and distribution. The units will be built to a BREEAM rating of ‘Very Good’ and an EPC rating of ‘A’ and will benefit from 15% roof lights, electric charging points for vans and cars and up to 7.5 MVa of available power.

David McGougan, Development Director at Panattoni, said: “We are pleased to be bringing forward this first of three southern developments planned for 2024, which will provide 452,469 sq ft of space in 14 units. This scale of construction emphasises our continued commitment to speculative development in key, undersupplied markets.

“We start on site in March this year and will have all units completed and ready for occupation in the first quarter of 2024. We forecast that the delivery of these new units will provide up to 1,000 jobs to the region.

“We are delivering a wide range of unit sizes from 8,136 up to 142,815 sq ft in one phase to meet the high occupier demand for industrial and logistics space in the south market, where there is a critical lack of stock to serve such a big market of consumers”.

Agents at Panattoni Park Burgess Hill are DTRE, Lambert Smith Hampton and SHW.

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