'Best-in-class facilities': Update on massive plans for new 220,000 sq ft Merseyside logistics facility
Plans to build a 220,000 sq ft logistics facility in Huyton have taken a step forward with the submission of a reserved matters planning application.
Linden Hill Capital has lodged plans for the facility at Wilson Road, close to the intersection of the M57 & M62 motorways, after securing outline consent in 2023. The proposed scheme comprises a single building featuring 18 metre eaves, a 65.5 metre service yard and a power supply of 1.6 MVA.
Post approval, Linden Hill intends to speculatively develop the scheme with start-on-site chalked for in H2 2026, and completion estimated for December 2027.
The submission follows significant progress on another major North West project where Linden Hill is currently on site bringing forward 160,000 sq ft of mid-box space across a 10 acre development at Simonswood Industrial Estate in the Liverpool City Region.
A spokesperson for Linden Hill said: "This reserved matters submission at Huyton marks a significant milestone in delivering a truly market-leading logistics development. With advanced design features and a best-in-class specification, the scheme will offer future occupiers an exceptional facility in one of the North West's most established logistics locations."
In a joint comment, agents Sam Royle of BOX4 Real Estate and Joe Bostock of JLL, added: "This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for occupiers seeking prime, best-in-class, large scale logistics space.
"The building has been designed to cater for current and future operational requirements, as market demand continues to lean towards units of this size and superior specification.
“Linden Hill's commitment to speculatively deliver this warehouse builds on their past success providing occupiers with best-in-class facilities and we are delighted to be working with them on this exceptional development in one of the North West's most established logistics locations.
“With 18 metre eaves, a generous 65-metre yard and best-in-class sustainability credentials, the scheme will stand out as one of the most advanced facilities coming forward in the North West market."