Southwark Urban Logistics development achieves practical completion  

By Liza Helps, Property Editor, Logistics Matters

THE MULTI-LEVEL industrial facility which totals 167,600 ft2, boasts four floors of space, ranging from 33,288 ft2 to 49,274 ft2, with the upper floors capable of further subdivision to create units upwards from 1,486 ft2.

For British Land this ensures its Southwark Urban Logistics development is suitable for the widest range of sectors, businesses and configurations, from 3PL companies to supply chains and light industrial.

The floors are served by 14 lifts, five of which have a 5.4 tonne capacity, with a further three rated at 3.5 tonne all capable of carrying EV cargo bikes. 

Consistent with British Land’s approach across its assets, Southwark Urban Logistics has been built to target BREEAM Outstanding  and an EPC A+ rating. In addition, various features ensure the building plays an active role in meeting occupiers’ sustainability targets, including an extensive PV array and multiple EV charging points for vehicles.

More than 800,000 people live within a 15-minute drive of Southwark Urban Logistics, rising to over 20% of the capital’s population in a five-mile radius. The building has also achieved WiredScore Platinum Certification for digital connectivity.  

The development is the first asset in British Land’s London Urban Logistics portfolio, which also includes proposed locations in Paddington and Bermondsey.  British Land’s leasing agents are DTRE and JLL, with McLaren the construction partner for Southwark Urban Logistics.