SSC805 Whitebirk 65 Brochure 26/1/12 16:17 Page 2 WHITEBIRK SIXTYFIVE JUNCTION 6 M65 BB1 3HR FOR SALE STRATEGIC EMPLOYMENT/DEVELOPMENT SITE APPROX 90 ACRES (36.42 HA) GROSS

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OPPORTUNITY PLANNING

Whitebirk Sixty Five provides the largest future employment site in In August 2010 a resolution was passed to grant outline planning with outline planning permission in place and is located permission subject to a Section 106 Agreement being signed. in an extremely prominent location adjacent to junction 6 of the M65 The consent is for an employment led, mixed use development, motorway. providing a total allowable gross floor area of approximately 81,038 sq m (872,314 sq ft). , Blackburn with and Lancashire County Council recognise Whitebirk Sixty Five as the preferred strategic employment The development mix provides for the following: site for the sub-region. The site is specifically allocated to attract investment to the region, which will contribute to the development Research and Development (B1b) 32,225 sq m 346,878 sq ft of the Pennine Lancashire economy. Light Industrial Space (B1c) 26,443 sq m 284,639 sq ft General Industrial (B2) 7,439 sq m 80,075 sq ft Warehouse / Distribution (B8) 11,158 sq m 120,107 sq ft

DESCRIPTION In addition there will be a neighbourhood centre, comprising:

The site is presently in agricultural use and comprises approximately • Retail shops totalling 1,393 sq m (14,995 sq ft) 90 acres (36.42 ha) gross with a net developable area of 66 acres • Restaurant / hot food takeaway - 950 sq m (10,226 sq ft) (26.71 ha), or thereabouts. • Crèche - 500 sq m (5,382 sq ft) • Fitness Centre - 930 sq m (10,011 sq ft) The forms the boundary on the eastern and northern • 5 apartments with associated car parking sides of the site. The western boundary abuts the urban area of Blackburn and comprises a large residential estate. There is potential for a further 10,535 sq m (113,401 sq ft) of permitted development, dependent on improvements to the highway infrastructure.

For reference, the Planning Application Number is 11/03/0608. All plans FOR SALE and supporting documentation for this application can be found on the STRATEGIC EMPLOYMENT/DEVELOPMENT SITE Hyndburn Borough Council website, http://hyndburnbc.gov.uk/planning APPROX 90 ACRES (36.42 HA) GROSS and use the ‘search for and track planning applications’ function. SSC805 Whitebirk 65 Brochure 26/1/12 16:17 Page 4

GRANT ASSISTANCE REGIONAL GROWTH FUND

Potential funding is available to assist with infrastructure and further details are Regenerate are currently working with the Local Authorities available from Regenerate Pennine Lancashire, which is the economic in Pennine Lancashire to secure funding to support development company for Pennine Lancashire. regeneration and investment projects. Regenerate would be interested to explore with potential developers and end Regenerate works with developers and users to identify and secure investment users the opportunities for accessing regional growth fund opportunities that result in business growth and job creation. It operates a land finance to support development at Whitebirk. and premises matching service for local companies and inward investors, and advises on a wide range of development related issues including planning, For further details contact Steve Hoyle, Managing Director, infrastructure, funding and employment. Regenerate Pennine Lancashire

The Regenerate team has many years of regeneration and economic A Suite 22, The Globe Centre, St James Square, development experience and has detailed knowledge of the Whitebirk site, , Lancashire having been closely involved in the planning process and in bringing the site T 01254 304 552 to the market. E [email protected]

Regenerate would be pleased to work with prospective purchasers, developers and investors to identify market demand for business accommodation at Whitebirk, and to help to identify potential end users. Regenerate are currently working with many companies who have expansion plans and provide them with a wide range of support, including premises advice and brokering solutions with land owners and developers.

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Expressions of interest are invited for the freehold purchase of the site and interested parties are required to provide the following information: VAT • Full information about the company • Track record of other projects throughout the UK All prices and outgoings are exclusive of, but may be liable to, VAT. • Current development projects ongoing • Availability of funding FURTHER INFORMATION

TENURE Further details and site information available upon request from Matthews & Goodman. Freehold, subject to an Agricultural Tenancy, details below: The land is subject to a written agricultural tenancy in favour of Mr W Townson. Clause 11 of the tenancy agreement provides that it shall be lawful for the landlord to resume possession of any part of the Holding on the giving of 3 months previous notice, in writing, for any purpose not being the use of the land for agriculture. The tenant will be entitled to submit a claim for compensation on the expiry of the notice. [email protected] [email protected]

MISREPRESENTATION ACT Matthews & Goodman and Ingham & Yorke for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are, give notice that (i) these particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. They are believed to be correct but any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves as to the correctness of each of them. (ii) no person in the employment of Matthews & Goodman and Ingham & Yorke has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property. January 2012. Designed & Produced by Creativeworld Tel 01282 858200.