Epta Development Corporation (EDC) has been granted hybrid planning consent for the development of c. 2 million ft² of new industrial, warehouse and logistics accommodation at a South West distribution location.
EDC has appointed Stoford as development partner to deliver the scheme and it has been given approval for a prime multimodal scheme on a 101-acre site at Central Park in Avonmouth, Bristol.
The scheme will now be known as Axis Works, and has the capacity to deliver units of incomparable scale on a built-to-suit basis.
This includes a c. 1 million ft² building and three other units ranging in size from 273,000ft² to 348,000ft², all with integral CAT A office space and up to 23 MVA site power capacity.
Features will include PV-ready roofs, air source heat recovery heat pumps, highly efficient thermal envelope design, provision for ‘green roof’ bicycle shelters and EV ready charging, and the use of recyclable materials where possible.
The site has already been cleared of the former AstraZeneca works and Stoford is now lining up to start site raising and infrastructure works in earnest.
EDC anticipates being able to commence construction of build-to-suit facilities in Q1 2024.
Principal at EDC Chris Tsakumis said: “Receipt of planning to commence siteworks and initiate promotion of bespoke builds to the occupier market signals a major investment milestone.
“Since our acquisition in late 2020, we have worked closely with our team of UK consultants to envisage a masterplan that will meet the demands of modern occupiers with a programme of development focused on sustainability, flexibility, and innovation.
“We’re equally thrilled to have appointed best-in-class industrial developer Stoford as our delivery partner on this prime asset and our flagship project in the UK.”
