The project is set to add highly desired industrial space to the region. Credit: Gorodenkoff via Shutterstock.

UK-based developer HBD has filed its planning approval for the 245,000ft² industrial and logistical space project in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, UK.

The project, dubbed Skelmersdale 245, is set to provide industrial and logistical space to tenants on a 10-acre stretch of land in the town of Skelmersdale.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

The developer acquired the site, the Allied Business Centre, for a value of £4.75m ($5.78m) in 2021 and is already considering potential proposals for the site’s future restoration.

According to the company’s press release, this project is expected to supply urgently required industrial space to the region.

HBD executive director Vivienne Clements said: “It’s positive to be able to submit planning for the site and begin to think about its redevelopment prospects.

“There remains a significant shortage of Grade A industrial stock across the North West [of England] – the huge demand for well-located space was demonstrated at Preston EAST, a scheme we developed speculatively, where phase one was fully let well in advance of PC.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

“This is an excellent location and would inject much-needed stock into the market to meet future need. Sustainability will also be a key focus for us, with the scheme targeting BREEAM Excellent [sustainability rating].”

HBD, which is an arm of the Henry Boot Group, is presently managing a £1.25bn development pipeline across industrial and logistics, urban renewal, and residential projects.