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New distribution space welcomed at Doncaster’s Unity

One of Yorkshire’s largest regeneration schemes has welcomed a brand new 191,000 sq ft distribution unit following completion last week.

Acting on behalf of Waystone Hargreaves Land LLP, main contractor Caddick Construction has delivered Unit B at Unity in South Yorkshire within the targeted 10-month build programme.

Known as Doncaster 191, the new unit occupies a 10-acre (4-ha) plot within Unity Connect, one of the dedicated employment areas of the scheme, which is strategically located immediately adjacent to junction 5 of the M18 motorway.

Launched to the market by joint agents Knight Frank and JLL, Doncaster 191 comprises a steel portal frame unit with profile metal sheet elevations and roof, designed to accommodate modern occupier requirements.

Internally, the property provides two floors of Grade-A office space and a 560kva power supply. With 2 ground level and 18 dock level loading doors, together with secure parking for 8 trailers and 165 cars, the launch of Doncaster 191 comes at a time of high demand for new logistics facilities, particularly in close proximity to the M18.

Doncaster 191 was delivered as part of a deal between Waystone Hargreaves Land LLP (the joint venture company behind the Unity development) and Aver Property Limited Partnership (a joint venture between Ergo Real Estate and NFU Mutual).

Martin Jepson, founding partner of Ergo Real Estate, said: “It is gratifying to see a key element of the Unity development come to fruition, offering much needed high quality Grade A space in the M18 vicinity. We look forward to formally launching the building to the market in the New Year.”

Chris Metcalfe, project director at Hargreaves Land, said: “We are very pleased to announce the completion of Doncaster 191 and delighted with how the project has progressed over the course of the last 10 months. Caddick Construction has delivered a first-class distribution facility and we anticipate strong interest within the coming months.”

Unity Connect has outline planning permission for industrial and logistics space and forms part of a wider planning permission for 2 million sq ft of commercial space and 3,100 homes across the Unity development site.

 

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Junior football team scores with Unity sponsorship

Budding young footballers in Dunscroft are proudly wearing smart new strips this season, thanks to sponsorship by Unity.

Waystone Hargreaves Land LLP, the joint venture partnership behind Unity is delighted to be able to support Dunscroft Warriors whose new strips have the eye-catching Unity logo prominently featured on the front.

Formed in 2000, Dunscroft Warriors JFC provides football for children from the ages of 4 to 18 years old.

Unity’s construction director David Bend said: “We are delighted to be able to support young people in our local community. The new strips look fantastic and we hope the Warriors have a very enjoyable and successful season.”

Here are the Dunscroft Warriors in their new strips at their home ground, standing in front of the Hatfield Colliery half wheel which was recently donated by Hargreaves Land:

 

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Site tour with Shaping Stainforth

We recently had the opportunity to tour the site with a fantastic group of local young Stainforth residents, all eager to see how Unity is progressing.

On what was a beautiful sunny day in South Yorkshire, development director David Travis and construction director David Bend provided the group with a guided tour of the various developments currently underway at Unity.

The group joined us as part of a fantastic local community initiative by the name of Shaping Stainforth, which is doing excellent work to support the mental health and future prospects of young people in Stainforth.

Shaping Stainforth is helping to create a renewed sense of community pride which will ultimately have a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of residents. Doncaster Council has a track record of working in this way: its wider ‘Well Doncaster’ team provides support to all 88 Communities across the Borough, and having this expertise to draw on has been invaluable for the project team.

Commenting on the event, David Bend said: “It was a fantastic privilege to be able to tour the site with a great bunch of young people from the local community and answer their questions on the work we are doing and what it means for the area.

“Their interest and enthusiasm in the scheme was great to see and we look forward to welcoming them back at some point soon as the various phases of the scheme continue to take shape.”

Karen Seaman, public health improvement Co-ordinator, added: “We are very grateful for the opportunity provided by Waystone Hargreaves Land to give us our own guided tour of Unity. Our group was very impressed with the ambitions and scale of the development and everyone had a brilliant time.”

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Planning Secured for 375,000 sq.ft unit at Unity Connect

Waystone Hargreaves Land LLP is delighted to announce that planning permission has been secured for a major new phase of industrial development at Unity Connect.

Andrew Johnson, director at Waystone Hargreaves Land LLP, said: “In recent weeks, planning consent has been granted for Unit A which will provide 375,000 sq.ft of market leading industrial accommodation on a 20 acre plot. The unit is designed to meet modern occupier requirements and will be located at Unity Connect, which is strategically located immediately adjacent to junction 5 of the M18 motorway.”

More news to follow.

 

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New distribution space gets under way at Unity

Waystone Hargreaves Land LLP recently secured planning at one of Yorkshire’s largest regeneration schemes for a new 191,000 sq ft unit and have appointed Caddick Construction as main contractor, following a competitive tender process.

The unit will occupy a 10-acre (4-ha) plot within Unity Connect, one of the dedicated employment areas of the scheme, which is strategically located immediately adjacent to junction 5 of the M18 motorway.

This latest development will be known as Doncaster 191 and comprises a brand new, industrial / distribution unit which will be available from Q4 2023. The unit will be of steel portal frame construction with profile metal sheet elevations and insulated profile metal sheet roof, designed to meet modern occupier requirements.

Doncaster 191 is part of a deal between Waystone Hargreaves Land LLP (the joint venture company behind the Unity development) and Aver Property Limited Partnership (a joint venture between Ergo RE and NFU Mutual).

Martin Jepson, founding partner of Ergo Real Estate, said: “It is great our logistics programme is off to such a promising start in 2023 with part of the impressive Unity development, offering Grade A premises for the sector. This site is strategically located with direct access to Junction 5 of the M18 giving immediate access to the wider motorway network.”

Andrew Johnson, director at Waystone Hargreaves LLP, said: “The appointment of Caddick Construction as main contractor is fantastic news for Unity Connect and the wider scheme.

“There is a high level of demand for new, high-quality distribution space within the South Yorkshire market, so we are delighted to be starting 2023 on such a positive note.

“Despite the wider economic outlook, the occupational industrial market is showing continued robustness and we are finding that Unity’s proximity to the M18 is proving to be a major draw for occupiers.”

Unity Connect has outline planning permission for industrial and logistics space and forms part of a wider planning permission for 2 million sq ft of commercial space and 3,100 homes across the Unity development site.

Paul Dodsworth, Group Managing Director for Caddick Construction, added: “It’s a privilege to have been appointed to deliver the construction of what will be a hugely significant distribution landmark in South Yorkshire. Its strategic location, just off J5 of the M18 motorway, combined with the high quality build of this mixed-use space, will no doubt encourage businesses from across the UK to put down roots in Doncaster.”

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Unity welcomes Yorkshire’s commercial property agents

This week we were delighted to host a launch event at our new Unity site office where we welcomed over 40 commercial property agents, together with representatives from Business Doncaster.

The event provided the perfect opportunity for us to meet with agents working in the Yorkshire market and present an informal overview of what’s in store at Unity over breakfast at our new site offices.

Everyone who attended the event walked away with a set of Bluetooth headphones as a thank you for taking the time to visit Unity and discover more about the many opportunities available for commercial occupiers.

Unity Connect and Unity Link extend to over 160 acres of development land available for logistics, manufacturing and industrial uses all situated in a prime strategic location directly off Junction 5 of the M18/M180 motorway interchange. Units are available on both a pre-let and freehold “build to suit” basis.

Andrew Johnson, head of asset management at Hargreaves Land, said: “This week’s launch event was very well attended, and it was excellent to see so many members of the Yorkshire property scene and representatives from Business Doncaster who continue to provide us with invaluable support.

“Our newly established site office provides us with the perfect base to welcome guests and will eventually become home to the Unity Academy. There is a great deal of positive news in the pipeline and we look forward to making some big announcements in the months ahead.”

The event was hosted by representatives from the joint venture’s partners, Waystone and Hargreaves Land, together with our appointed agents JLL, Knight Frank and Commercial Property Partners.

For more information, please get in touch with a member of the team.

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Local residents consulted on latest proposals

A public consultation event took place this week in Stainforth, providing local residents with another opportunity to comment on new proposals for derelict land at the former Hatfield Colliery.

Held at Stainforth’s Community Resource Centre, the event was hosted by Helen Mcloughlin of Waystone, together with David Travis and Andrew Johnson of Hargreaves Land.

Joint venture partnership, Waystone Hargreaves Land LLP, has drawn up proposals for a brownfield site, which spans an area of 12.5 hectares. If approved, the plans could see the development of new employment floorspace as well as the construction of new facilities for community, leisure and commercial use.

Helen Mcloughlin, director of Waystone Hargreaves Land LLP, commented: “The public consultation event enabled us to illustrate the proposals for the derelict land and talk to local residents on a one-to-one basis. If approved, we anticipate that the scheme will deliver a mix of jobs at all levels, including a substantial number of middle and high skilled opportunities.

“The event was well attended and proved to be a very productive afternoon. I would like to thank everyone who took the time to come along and talk to us.”

Andrew Johnson, head of asset management at Hargreaves Land, added; “Our exciting proposals would create a significant number of construction jobs, including training and apprenticeship opportunities. There would be a real positive impact on the local economy.

“I would like to thank our professional team who helped to coordinate the consultation event and the local community for their continued interest in the scheme.”

For more information, please visit the dedicated consultation website.

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Doncaster secures city status

This week it has been announced that Doncaster has won successfully securerd city status as part of the celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. With tremendous support from residents and businesses across the borough and the region, Doncaster was given the honour along with 7 other locations.

The Platinum Jubilee Civic Honours Competition required applicants to demonstrate how their unique communities and distinct local identity meant they deserved to be awarded city status.  They were also required to highlight their royal associations and cultural heritage.

Team Doncaster, which is made up of the main public sector organisations and businesses across the borough, put the city status bid together to showcase the pride in Doncaster, its achievements, its future aspirations and to outline why the borough should be given this accolade.

Mayor Ros Jones said “This is brilliant news for Doncaster. I am utterly delighted that our borough has been recognised in this way as part of the Queen’s Platinum jubilee.

“To become one of the UK’s newest cities underlines our firmly held belief that we think, act and feel like a city. I’ve said for a long time that we are a city in all but name and now we can proudly say that Doncaster has achieved city status.

“This royal seal of approval will mean we can continue with our vision to drive our borough forward and realise our aspirations. Being a city will help boost the profile of Doncaster on many different levels from attracting new and growing business, underlining Doncaster as a tourist destination, upping our role on the national stage and giving us a stronger voice.

“I would like to personally thank Dan Fell the Chief Executive of Doncaster Chamber for his leadership of this bid, and proof of what we can achieve when we work together across the Team Doncaster partnership.

“Thank you to everyone who has supported our bid across Doncaster and who, like us in Team Doncaster, want Doncaster to be recognised for how far we have come and our exciting future ahead.

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A new appointment to the Unity Team

Waystone Hargreaves Land is very pleased to welcome Danny Falconer who has joined the Unity team as Sub-Agent.

In his new role, Danny is responsible for the management of Unity Living and Unity Town, helping us to achieve our project delivery targets, whilst maintaining high standards in health and safety as well as environmental impact and cost control.

Danny, who has been working in the construction industry since he was 16 years old, achieved his qualifications by attending college whilst gaining valuable experience working for K Rouse Civil Engineers Ltd.

In previous roles he has worked on a full range of civil engineering projects and also specialised in deep drainage, roads and sewers. Danny has also gained numerous years’ experience in housebuilding and infrastructure.

Commenting on his new role, Danny said: “I am delighted to be part of this major regeneration and development scheme, working in collaboration with specialist contractors to support the economic regeneration and growth of the local area. Being part of a team with a wealth of knowledge and experience will also help me develop in my job role.”

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Two major industrial units confirmed for Unity Connect

The joint venture company behind Unity, the 650-acre (263-ha) mixed use development in South Yorkshire, has exchanged conditional contracts with Aver Property Limited Partnership for the development and sale of over 565,000 sq ft of distribution space.

Waystone Hargreaves Land LLP will deliver two units comprising of 191,000 sq ft and 375,000 sq ft on plots of 10 acres (4 ha) and 19 acres (8 ha). Located immediately to the east of Doncaster, Unity is one of the largest regeneration schemes within the Yorkshire region.

The new units will be located on Unity Connect, the dedicated employment area of the scheme, which is strategically located immediately adjacent to junction 5 of the M18 motorway.

Unity Connect already has outline planning permission for industrial and logistics space and forms part of a wider planning permission for 2 million sq ft of commercial space and 3,100 homes across the Unity development site.

This latest announcement follows the completion of the sale of a 79-acre (32-ha) site for the development of a regional logistics hub to a national retailer and represents a further acceleration of the Unity project.

David Anderson, director at Waystone Hargreaves LLP, said: “This is another significant vote of confidence in Unity and brings further inward investment to this part of South Yorkshire. Unity is situated in a prime strategic location and is rapidly building momentum across several zones.

“In a market characterised by a limited supply of industrial units, this transaction will deliver much-needed accommodation for occupiers looking for high quality, well connected industrial space in close proximity to the motorway network and we look forward to the development getting underway.”

The two latest transactions are conditional upon the grant of detailed planning permission and are expected to become unconditional before the end of 2022, with completion anticipated within 12 months of commencement of construction.

Aver Property is a joint venture between Ergo Real Estate and NFU Mutual. Founded in 2019, Ergo is a UK asset management and investment company operating in the real estate sector.

Martin Jepson, founding partner of Ergo Real Estate, said: “We are delighted to be working with Waystone and Hargreaves Land on this impressive scheme which adds another strategic development to our growing logistics platform.”

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Advanced Completion of Land Sale at Unity

We are delighted to announce the early completion of the £25m sale of a plot of land earmarked for a large regional distribution facility and training centre.

The deal represents the first significant transaction on the Unity mixed-use development scheme, which is a 50:50 joint venture between regional developer Waystone Developments and Hargreaves Land.

The 79-acre plot has been sold to a national retailer for the development of an 800,000 sq ft distribution and training centre.

Unity, located immediately to the east of Doncaster, is one of the largest regeneration schemes within the Yorkshire region and has planning permission for two million square feet of commercial space and 3,100 homes across 650 acres.

The project reached a major milestone in December 2020 with the completion and opening of the new Link Road which provides the whole development with direct access to junction 5 of the M18 motorway.

The sale was originally expected to complete in the second half of the financial year ending 31 May 2022 following completion of the site access road and plot servicing. This work commenced at the beginning of 2021 and is programmed to complete at the end of this year and the sale has now been brought forward at the purchaser’s request.

Stuart McLoughlin, director at Waystone Hargreaves Land LLP, said: “Unity is an exciting scheme of national importance and it is encouraging that our purchaser has perceived the benefit of early completion to accelerate their project delivery. This will undoubtedly further enhance the attractiveness of the Unity development to other commercial users.”

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Yorkshire firm appointed for major infrastructure project at Doncaster’s Unity scheme

The joint venture partners behind one of the largest regeneration projects of its kind in the UK, has awarded a major infrastructure contract to a Yorkshire firm of civil engineers.

Wakefield-based Peter Duffy Limited has been appointed by Waystone Hargreaves Land LLP to build the new estate road at the 250-hectare (618-acre) Unity scheme in Doncaster.

The estate road is seen as a key piece of infrastructure that will unlock future development within Unity Connect, the scheme’s logistics, manufacturing and industrial zone.  Connect offers unit sizes from 2,500 sq m (25,000 sq ft) to 85,000 sq m (850,000 sq ft) which are available on both a pre-let and freehold ‘build to suit’ basis, incorporating occupier’s specific requirements.

The appointment follows a competitive tender process and Peter Duffy Ltd has now commenced work on site with a 40-week delivery programme.

The new 750m estate road will join the Unity Connect zone to Unity Way, the new link road between Junction 5 of the M18 and Waggons Way, next to the former Hatfield Colliery. Launched in December, Unity Way was a partnership effort led by Doncaster Council and supported by the Sheffield City Region, Waystone Hargreaves Land LLP and Homes England.

David Bend, Unity’s project manager said: “The appointment of Peter Duffy Ltd. is another major milestone for the project and the joint venture partnership. The estate road is integral to the delivery of future commercial development at Unity, so we’re very pleased to have a well-established and reputable firm on board.”

The new road will incorporate several junctions providing direct access to future development plots. The carriageway will also include a shared footway and cycleway in addition to new bus stops and improvements to the drainage infrastructure.  Planning permission for the project was secured by Waystone Hargreaves Land LLP in 2020.

Established in 1972, Peter Duffy Limited is a privately owned civil engineering, utility and construction company with a growing team of around 200 employees. Kevin Duffy, projects director at Peter Duffy Limited said: “As a regional contractor we are delighted to be appointed to deliver this significant piece of infrastructure at what is undoubtedly a strategically important development for South Yorkshire.

“It is very reassuring to see Waystone Hargreaves Land LLP utlising the local supply chain to drive the local economy and help create new jobs, in the delivery of the project. The contract will enable us to expand our own team with the appointment of new personnel and we look forward to developing our relationship with Waystone Hargreaves Land LLP in the months ahead.”

Last September, the joint venture partners exchanged contracts with a national retailer to build an 800,000 sq ft regional distribution centre and training facility on Unity’s Connect zone.

Unity is set to deliver over 2 million sq.ft of employment space, 3,100 new homes, a new marina, school, transport hub and a range of open spaces. Over the next 20 years the development is expected to inject over £900m into the local economy and create up to 7,000 jobs.

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Unity announces latest professional team appointment

The team behind Unity Yorkshire is delighted to announce the appointment of FPCR Environment and Design Ltd as the scheme’s ecological and landscape consultants.

The leading design and environmental practice, which is headquartered in Derby but also has an office in York, has been involved in the Unity scheme since before the formation of the Waystone Hargreaves Land joint venture.

Helen Mcloughlin, director at Waystone Hargreaves Land LLP said: “Given FPCR’s prior knowledge of the site the firm has been chosen as a long-term partner on future work relating to the ecological and landscape elements of the project.

“FPCR has a valuable mix of multi-disciplinary expertise enabling them to assist on large-scale and complex projects such as Unity. The team is already familiar with the project and we look forward to working with them to enhance the quality of the environment across the site.”

FPCR has undertaken a variety of ecological surveys and assessments, including surveys for water voles and other wildlife. The firm is liaising with Natural England as part of their work in planning and designing a future receptor area for water voles. This is due to start in the new year so that it will be possible to translocate water voles into the new area in Spring 2022.

Commenting on the firm’s appointment, Tim Jackson, director at FPCR said: “Unity is a site of significant regional importance and we are pleased to be a part of the professional team advising on the best ways to protect the environment, whilst developing an attractive landscaped setting.”

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Link road update

Work is continuing to progress on the new link road ‘Unity Gate’, which will provide a new 2.9 kilometre (1.8 mile) route from Junction 5 of the M18 motorway (where the M180 joins the M18) to the existing residential development in Stainforth (at Waggons Way next to the former Hatfield Colliery site).

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