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Planning Application submitted for new build “best in class” offices in Exeter

Posted on by Chloe Denning

A planning application has been submitted for approx. 24,000 sq ft of new build “best in class” offices in Exeter.

The application is for View Point, a new build 3 storey office building on the last remaining undeveloped plot within Pynes Hill Business Park, Exeter.  The offices are aimed at addressing modern occupiers’ awareness of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria and will assist a business in reducing their carbon footprint.

Designed to be suitable as a headquarter building, but with the flexibility to be occupied on a floor by floor basis, the offices are targeted to achieve an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of an A grade, and a BREEAM Excellent standard.  If feasible, both an EPC A+ and a BREEAM Outstanding certificate will be achieved.

The striking design will provide an office of the highest standards of thermal efficiency, low carbon output, (offset by a significant photovoltaic solar panel installation), along with excellent occupier wellbeing and comfort. 

Wesleyan Assurance Society, a financial services mutual,  is the landowner and hassubmitted the planning application in response to interest for the whole building. 

Tom Holland of Wesleyan commented, “As an institutional Landlord, Wesleyan is  acutely aware of the ever-increasing demand for innovative workplaces where ESG credentials are placed at the forefront of the design process.  View Point will be one of the first in the Exeter region to meet the new Biodiversity Net Gain national standards, and we are extremely proud to submit an application for a new development which has all the characteristics of a ‘best in class’ office building.

Summerfield Developments (SW) Ltd have worked with Wesleyan to Development Manage the process and have worked in conjunction with Wesleyan’s marketing agents Hugo Tillotson of Maze and Andrew Pearce of Pearce Property Consultants, along with architects LHC.

“This is a superb opportunity for an occupier to move into new offices that will reduce their carbon footprint and operational running costs, whilst providing staff and clients with exceptional surroundings”, remarked Ben Trickey, Director of Summerfield.  “We know from past experience that a building of this nature will significantly help on many tangible scales, but will also help with the more intangible areas of staff retention, staff well being and staff recruitment.”

For further information on the proposed offices, please contact Maze, Pearce Property Consultants or Summerfield.

Summerfield Welcomes Dulux Decorator Center to Bristol Business Park

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Summerfield Commercial is delighted to announce the successful letting of a newly refurbished industrial unit on Eagleswood Business Park to Dulux Decorator Centre.

The property is situated on the prominent and well-established business park, located less than one mile from Junction 16 of the M5 and in close proximity to the Bristol M4/M5 interchange.  The business park offers a well established industrial and trade location, with excellent transport links to the motorway network and Bristol City Centre.

Dulux Decorator Centre will be joining nearby occupiers on the park who include Denmans, Sunbelt Rentals, Focus Training, Rexel and Carpetright.

Jason Sayle, Head of UK Real Estate for Dulux Decorator Centre said: “We are excited to add the new store to our network. It’s going to be a real asset to the local community, making Dulux Decorator Centre more accessible to our customers in the area. We very much look forward to trading out of Eagleswood Business Park.”

Will Grant, Divisional Director – Portfolio Management, Summerfield Commercial, said: “We are delighted to welcome Dulux Decorator Centre to Eagleswood Business Park and wish them every success here.  This is the second Summerfield Commercial owned property Dulux now operate from, reflecting the great relationship we have built over recent years.”

Tom Watkins, Director – Industrial & Logistics at Colliers said: “We’re really pleased to have secured the letting of Unit 3 so soon after launching the building to the market, setting a new record headline rent for the business park. This is a testament to Summerfield for their decision to speculatively commit to a programme of refurbishment works, which limited the void period and allowed us to secure rental growth, despite the economic slowdown.”

Summerfield Commercial welcomes award winning architect to Viney Court

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Summerfield Commercial are pleased to have handed over the keys to the newly refurbished Suite 201-202 at Viney Court, to the award winning architects Stone + Partners Architecture.  As a result of the post-pandemic changes to working patterns, Stone + Partners decided to take a more flexible approach to the way they work which has prompted a change of offices.

Summerfield Commercial presented a great opportunity in a sought-after location by subdividing a large open plan office into two smaller suites. This allowed Stone + Partners to occupy a reduced space in a modern working environment with the advantage of having allocated parking in a central Taunton location, 24/7 access and excellent travel routes.

In 2009 whilst Summerfield were renovating Viney Court & Victoria House, Stone + Partners assisted with the architectural design of the two buildings and so we are delighted to welcome them back into a space they helped create.

Nick Ratcliff, Director at Stone + Partners Architecture commented;  Stone + Partners Architecture are delighted to take possession of the keys to our new offices in Viney Court, moving into a building developed by our good friends at Summerfield Developments (with a little help from us!) back in 2009. Designing workspaces to help organisations adapt to changed requirements has long been a valued service we provide to others. Now we look forward to relocating from our existing premises to a more flexible workspace, to suit the future development of our own practice.

Will Grant, Portfolio Manager for Summerfield Commercial commented; It has been a pleasure working with Stone + Partners Architecture.  Viney Court forms part of a courtyard of refurbished brick buildings formerly used as a factory by Van Heusen Shirts.  The building maintains many of the original features and now provides modern, open plan offices with good natural light and a distinctive loft style.  Summerfield Commercial are delighted to have created a flexible workspace which suits Stone + Partners current and future business needs.

If you are looking for new premises for your business, please get in contact with the Summerfield Commercial team who hold a large portfolio of commercial property throughout the South West, 01823 257961 commercial@summerfield.co.uk, www.summerfield.co.uk.  For enquiries relating to Victoria House and Viney Court, please also feel free to contact our sole agents Hatfield White, 01823 353033 mail@hatfieldwhite.co.uk

Pictured Will Grant, Portfolio Manager at Summerfield (Left) & Nick Ratcliff, Director at Stone + Partners Architecture (Right)

30 New Jobs at new Removals and Storage Facility at Westpark 26

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SUMMERFIELD Commercial are pleased to announce the creation of up to 30 new employment opportunities following the start of works on a 15,200 sq ft (1,412 sq m) warehouse and storage facility for the Fox Group.

Work commenced on Block 5Z at the growing Westpark 26 development last month (February 2022) and will see Fox Self Storage taking occupation alongside Chudley International Removals, relocating from Illminster, by the end of the year.

The bespoke build is part of the Fox Group’s expansion plans and is due to create and retain up to 30 new skilled and semi-skilled jobs, whilst also providing a self storage facility to meet local and regional demand.

Ben Trickey, Commercial Director at Summerfield said: “The creation of jobs is always a welcome part of any new commercial development we undertake as a business; enhancing the local economy further.

I’m delighted to be able to have commenced work on this latest development at Block 5Z for the Fox Group, enabling their continued growth and expansion here in Somerset.”

Fox Group was founded in 1971 and the latest development, it’s eighth site in the UK was confirmed during the company’s 50th year of trading as a family business.

Paul Fox, Managing Director of Fox Group said: “I’m delighted to be able to confirm Summerfield Commercial have started work on site at Westpark 26 recently and I will be undertaking recruitment for staff within the coming months.

The high bay warehousing and storage facility will continue to serve the business, offering national and international home and business relocation services, alongside our ever-popular range of self storage options for homes and businesses, here in Somerset.”

Westpark 26 has established itself as a prime modern business park, with a range of amenities, serving both the Wellington/Taunton area and the wider M5 corridor. The 200,000 sq ft (18,500 sq m) site features industrial warehouses, distribution depots, workshops, trade counters, offices and small employment units with planning consent in place for further uses including logistics, manufacturing and health, as well as frontage and road side options.

The business park boasts a range of existing amenities including a 60-bed Travelodge hotel, the Skylark pub, Shell service station with a Budgens convenience store and Subway, in addition to Costa and McDonald’s restaurants, both with drive-thru facilities.

New Generation McDonalds Restaurant handed over

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A new generation 140 seater restaurant and drive-thru has been successfully practically completed on Westpark 26 business park at Chelston, Wellington.  Developed by Summerfield, the new McDonalds building has been pre-fabricated off site and delivered in six sections, was assembled on site with the Phase 2 works being completed on Monday 7 December 2020.

Working with Devon Contractors, McDonalds and Elliott, (who made the pre-fabricated building), Summerfield have completed the Phase 2 works, allowing McDonalds to open the restaurant and Drive-thru on Wednesday 9 December 2020.

The opening will generate 65 new full time and part time jobs (45 full time equivalent positions).  McDonalds have been recruiting and training staff to be able to open so soon after the building is completed.

“We are excited to be part of this development and look forward to the new jobs our restaurant will create, and the investment it will bring to the local area”, commented a McDonald’s spokesperson.

 McDonald’s will join the Costa Coffee drive thru and restaurant, The Skylark Pub, along with a Subway and a Budgens convenience store as part of the BP petrol filling station.

“Summerfield are delighted to welcome the opening of the new McDonalds on Westpark – and the new jobs it has bought with it.  The new generation design of building looks great and will provide additional amenity to those already working on Westpark and Chelston, as well as the surrounding area.”, commented Ben Trickey, Summerfield’s Commercial Director. 

“Summerfield are now close to submitting a planning application for further terrace units for industrial and trade counter uses on the neighbouring plot.  We already have two units Under Offer and these will add to the mix and range of uses on Westpark – bringing with them new job creation.”

In the photo are (Left to Right):

James Holyday, Summerfield; Ben Trickey, Summerfield; Heather Broomfield, Kirkham Board; David Partridge, Summerfield; Mark McFarlane, McDonalds; Lee Middleton, Devon Contractors; Lee Cottrell, Kirkham Board; Daryn Hunt, Devon Contractors

New Generation McDonalds Restaurant delivered

Posted on by dukadmin

A new generation 140 seater restaurant and drive-thru has been successfully delivered onto Westpark 26 business park at Chelston, Wellington.  Developed by Summerfield, the new McDonalds building has been pre-fabricated off site and delivered in six sections, which were then craned into position.

Working with Devon Contractors, McDonalds and Elliott, (who made the pre-fabricated building), Summerfield have completed Phase One of the construction of the new building for McDonald’s.  Following the arrival of the modular building, Phase 2 works will commence with a target date to practically complete the building before the end of December 2020.

This is one of the first New Generation McDonalds restaurants and drive-thru’s in the country and will generate 65 new full time and part time jobs (45 full time equivalent positions).  McDonalds are currently recruiting and training staff to be able to open soon after the building is completed.

“We are excited to be part of this development and look forward to the new jobs our restaurant will create, and the investment it will bring to the local area”, commented a McDonald’s spokesperson.

 McDonald’s will join the Costa Coffee drive thru and restaurant, The Skylark Pub, along with a Subway and a Budgens convenience store as part of the BP petrol filling station.

“As Westpark expands, it has drawn in more great names to compliment the many great businesses on site.”, commented Ben Trickey, Summerfield’s Commercial Director.  “Westpark now has its own momentum and continues to offer a terrific range of amenities to the locality along with employment building options for both new and established businesses.”

Summerfield are working up plans for a new build terrace of Trade Counter and industrial warehouse units to be located adjacent to the McDonalds – and terms have been agreed with the first two occupiers.  All enquiries to Summerfield’s agents Alder King or JLL – or direct to Summerfield.

Good news at West Country business park

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Westpark 26 business park at Chelston, Wellington – developed by Summerfield – is to welcome a new 140 seater restaurant and drive-thru McDonald’s.

Working with Devon Contractors, Summerfield are currently on site to deliver the new building for McDonald’s.  Construction works are due to be practically completed by Q1, 2021, with McDonalds planning to open early in 2021. The new restaurant will create 65 new full time and part time jobs (45 full time equivalent positions) in a time when hundreds of new homes are being developed around Wellington and when new opportunities for employment are scarce.

‘We are excited to be part of this development and look forward to the new jobs our restaurant will create, and the investment it will bring to the local area.’, commented a McDonald’s spokesperson.

 McDonald’s will join a Costa Coffee drive thru along with The Skylark Pub, a Subway and a Budgens convenience store as part of the petrol filling station.

“McDonald’s will add to the existing amenities on site at Westpark, offering the resident and local businesses an excellent working environment and amenities”, commented Ben Trickey, Summerfield’s Commercial Director.

Summerfield are now working up plans for a further terrace of Trade Counter and industrial warehouse units – and terms have been agreed with the first occupier.  All enquiries to Summerfield’s agents Alder King or JLL – or direct to Summerfield.

In the photo are, Left to Right: David Partridge, (Divisional Director) Ben Trickey (Commercial Director) & James Holyday (Group Commercial Director) of Summerfield, with Darren Hunt (Quantity Surveyor), Simon Lawrence (Contracts Manager) and Lee Middleton (Site Manager) of Devon Contractors.

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