New industrial and logistics scheme proposed for Wellesbourne airfield

Wellesbourne airfield in Warwickshire just off the M40 motorway in the West Midlands could provide more than 2 million ft2 of industrial and logistics space in the near future.

By Liza Helps Property Editor Logistics Matters

Industrial developer Stoford and strategic land promoter Gladman are looking to submit plans to reduce the current airfield in size and reallocate the infrastructure, which would include new hangars, aircraft parking and maintenance facilities, along with a new control tower, a check-in-area, waiting lounge and café’, allowing the construction of a new 2.26 million ft2 industrial and logistics park of the remainder of the existing site.

A consultation has just been completed wherein the developers said: “By relocating the runway further to the west, more of the underused part of the airfield can be redeveloped, funding the airfield improvements, and delivering employment opportunities across industrial, manufacturing and distribution.

“These modern employment units will be delivered by Stoford, fulfilling some of the need for additional floorspace in the area. With good access to the M40, they can attract significant inward investment across a range of sectors, adding to the success of the existing distribution and industrial park.”

The buildings would be built targeting BREEAM Excellent and EPC A ratings.

It is thought a planning application will be submitted shortly.