Urban logistics scheme for Horsham

By Liza Helps Property Editor Logistics Matters

THE PROPOSED £27 million scheme will comprise seven freehold units ranging from 8,325 to 33,940 ft2 n the 4.59 acre former Sony manufacturing site located at Southwater Business Park approximately four miles south of Horsham. 

The scheme is targeting BREEAM Very Good and an EPC B rating with units benefitting from cycle storage, electric vehicle charging points and solar cells to provide green energy on an affordable basis to occupiers. 

In addition, the units will have enhanced roof lighting to increase levels of natural daylight to reduce the need for internal artificial lighting and will be constructed from high-performance building materials to reduce CO2 emissions. 

Chancerygate development director, Matthew Young said: “Our development at Southwater Business Park will provide an excellent opportunity for businesses across the region to purchase brand new Grade A industrial and warehousing space. Much of the existing industrial and warehouse stock within the mid Sussex market is either second hand with low sustainability credentials or is only available on a leasehold basis.

“There remains strong demand from occupiers for freehold urban logistics units 

The company currently has around 2.65 million ft2 of urban logistics space under construction or ready for development across 19 sites ranging from Edinburgh to Chichester available on a freehold and leasehold basis.

Agents for the development are Graves Jenkins and JLL.