Canmoor and Tristan Capital Partners have completed the largest, mid-box, speculatively built urban logistics / manufacturing schemes in the Midlands, appointing JLL, Savills and DTRE as letting agents.
The new, high-tech, urban logistics / manufacturing hub, Urban8, is located in King’s Norton, an established and strategic industrial, logistics and manufacturing area in the heart of Birmingham – already home to occupiers including Selco, Braun Sterilog, Mondalez-Cadbury, Wickes, Appleton Woods and CTD Tiles. The immediately available speculative development, provides eight, cutting-edge units, ranging from 26,000 to 70,000 sq ft, offering the latest ESG amenities.
Set in green, landscaped surrounds, Urban8 provides an inspiring space for employees to enjoy and thrive. The development has achieved the rare BREEAM Outstanding rating, with EPC A ratings throughout, reflecting the ESG focussed design to include large scale roof mounted solar PVs, EV Charging, cycle storage, and sustainable travel options available being situated within a four minutes’ walk of Kings North Station, with regular train services to Birmingham New Street.
The scheme’s strategic location also provides easy road access to J2 of the M42 and to Birmingham City Centre.
Tom Maltby, Director of Canmoor, comments: “We are excited to officially launch Urban8 to the market. As one of the largest speculatively developed mid-box multi-unit schemes in the country – in one of the UK’s top five distribution locations – with top-quality, high-end, ESG led design credentials, we have already seen good occupier interest in the site. The availability of additional power to the site is also a top draw for modern occupiers’ needs. We also believe this fills a much-needed gap in the Birmingham market for new high quality mid box warehousing/industrial space.”
Each of the eight units are secure and detached with 24-hour access. The warehouse units provide up to 12.5m clear eaves hight and up to 45m secure service yards, with ample office space provision. XL Power supplies (5MVA on site) are available for each unit, which includes on site generation of more than 37% of energy requirements through low carbon measures.
JLL, Savills and DTRE are retained as letting agents for Urban8.
