British Land has received planning permission for a 455,000 sq ft multi-level urban logistics hub in Enfield, London
Built near junction 25 of the M25, the urban logistics hub will have access points for HGVs on the ground and first floor.
The plans include a potential sub-division, creating space for a wide range of occupiers, meaning the building is prepared for future market demand.
20,000 sq ft of space is also being created near the front of the building to cater to smaller occupiers.
The urban logistics hub has received the highest sustainability ratings
As part of British Land’s Greener Spaces initiative, the project adheres to high environmental standards.
The building has received a BREEAM Excellent rating and an EPC A rating. All roof space will house solar panels, and air-source heat pumps will be used to reduce the site’s carbon emissions by 80%.
Urban logistics hubs have clear environmental benefits, especially in reducing air pollution and traffic congestion. These hubs give delivery businesses a competitive edge in reaching residents by offering ultrafast deliveries.
“Urban logistics hubs are going absolutely central for decarbonising. And it’s not just decarbonising. It’s about the broader sustainability agenda. Decarbonising is our environmental sustainability piece, but there’s also a social sustainability piece around congestion,” commented one logistics operator in the Urban logistics hubs report by Centre for London.
Many similar projects are scheduled for the future
The project has a gross development value of £1.3bn and will become one of the most environmentally sustainable and centrally located urban logistics portfolios in London.
There are multiple sites in the pipeline, Old Kent Road (Mandela Way and Verney Road), Finsbury Square Car Park, and The Box at Paddington Central.
“Following a successful planning outcome at Paddington Central earlier this year, we are delighted to have received consent in Enfield for our first multi-level scheme. Our densification and repurposing strategy will help address the acute shortage of prime logistics space in London,” said Mike Best, head of logistics at British Land.
“With over one million sq ft of urban logistics schemes currently in planning, we have exciting opportunities ahead where we can leverage our skills delivering complex developments across the capital,” he continued.
