Planning consent for 122,700 sq ft warehouse
Staffordshire Pension Fund has successfully obtained detailed planning consent for a new 122,700 sq ft warehouse at Vernon Park.
The building on the park at Junction 1 of the M54 will accommodate both manufacturing, storage and distribution use classes and will take up the last remaining development plot on the park, which is home to occupiers including J Banks, DHL and Mann Hummel.
Through the utilisation of a roof mounted solar photovoltaic array in conjunction with high efficiency equipment and plant the project is targeting a BREEAM “Excellent” Rating, alongside an intention to achieve an operational Carbon Neutral standard.
Colliers Global Investors advised Staffordshire Pension Fund and Bulleys Chartered Surveyors and Colliers has been appointed as marketing agents.
Councillor Mike Sutherland, chairman of the County Council's Pensions Committee commented: “I am delighted that the Pension Fund has secured planning permission for this new warehouse in the County of Staffordshire. In line with the Pension Fund’s Climate Change Strategy, environmental sustainability forms a key part of the design. Combined with wellbeing features, and high-quality materials the building will create a modern, attractive and efficient work environment in line with modern day demands."
