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Airpark LONG LANE, CLYST HONITON, EXETER, EX5 2LJ

Airpark LONG LANE, CLYST HONITON, EXETER, EX5 2LJ

AirPark LONG LANE, CLYST , , EX5 2LJ

EXETER AIRPORT AIRPARK

FLYBE TRAINING ACADEMY HAMPTON BY ACCESS TO A30 HILTON

ALL ENQUIRIES Strategically located prime employment site Enterprise Zone status A unique opportunity: - SUMMARY • Prime Freehold Development Land • Strategically located just south of • Easily accessible to national and regional transport communications • Junction 29 of M5 just 3.5 miles • Zoned for employment use within the adopted local plan • Within Exeter and East Enterprise Zone • Approx. 7.69 ha. (19 acres) gross.

SUMMARY LOCATION CONNECTIVITY PLANNING ENTERPRISE ZONE LOCATION AirPark benefits from an unrivalled position adjacent to Exeter Airport in the heart of the west end growth point and is strategically located for ease of access by road, air, cycle and rail links.

With a population of over 120,000 inhabitants and around Park has been a huge success story, achieving a 100% pre-let countryside. The Airport passenger terminal is a short walk half a million people living within a 45-minute catchment rate on its new ‘grow on’ buildings and establishing Exeter’s to the west on Long Lane, the area to the east of the site is area of the city, the historic cathedral city of Exeter is the reputation as a leading science and technology City. open countryside laid to pasture and to the west the site is principal administrative and service centre in the Southwest This activity and investment has largely been focused to bounded by the long stay parking area for the Airport. Peninsula. the east of the City, near AirPark which lies immediately to Currently utilised for agricultural purposes and comprising a The increased strength of Exeter’s reputation over the the south of Exeter Airport. This strategic location ensures single field, it is proposed that new vehicle access to the site past 10 years has fuelled growth in the wider the site is well positioned to serve both markets generated will be from the south off of Long Lane. area. Only four cities in including , Oxford, from the adjacency to the Airport and the wider region. The topography of the site is straight forward with a modest Cambridge and Exeter, have shown 20% or more growth in AirPark occupys a prominent location opposite the Hampton gradient and the land falls away to the east with low points their economies (measured by GVA) cementing the City’s by Hilton Hotel and Airline Training Accademy. Access is off along the eastern boundary as well as in the northeast and status as a South West superpower. An internationally of Long Lane which adjoins the B3184, linking to the A30 northwest corners of the site. renowned University, high profile employers including the less than a mile away. Junction 29 of the There is currently a walkway with street lighting which links Met Office, EDF Energy, Flybe and access to the stunning is just 3.5 miles away linking to the historic and thriving the Flybe Training Academy and Hampton by Hilton Hotel countryside and coastline ensure the region is regarded Cathedral City of Exeter which is 7 miles to the west. with the main Airport terminal. as offering an excellent quality of life. The desirability has driven investment into the wider area resulting in the The Site establishment of the Exeter and East Devon Enterprise The land extends to approximately 7.69 hectares (19 acres) Zone, new developments at , Skypark, (measured gross on Promap) and benefits from panoramic a new Ikea Store, and a new town, Cranbrook. The Science views across the Airport and the wider East Devon

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By Road Travel times by Train (From Exeter St Davids) By Bus Access to the UK’s motorway network is at Junction 29 1 hour There are regular bus services to and from the Airport of the M5 via the A30 dual carriageway which is less London 2.5 hours to a variety of local destinations. than a mile away. Approx. Travel times by Car By Air By Bicycle Situated adjacent to Exeter Airport there are easy links The County Council has agreed a scheme to roll out the Bristol 1.5 hours to a wide range of UK and European destinations. network of electric Co-bike docks which are currently London 3.5 hours Travel times by Air (from Exeter Airport) operational in Exeter to the Enterprise Zone area. EDDC are seeking funding to deliver a ‘super dock’ of London City 1.10 minutes By Rail bikes at Cranbrook station. Mainline national rail services on the London Edinburgh 1.5 hours There are a number of cycle routes, providing Paddington to Penzance Line are available at Exeter St Newcastle 1.15 hours connectivity. David’s station, and Tiverton Parkway. , and Paris 1.30 hours

Honiton provide ease of access to the ‘Waterloo Line’ whilst Cranbrook is the nearest local station only 2.7 miles away.

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AirPark falls within East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) ‘West End’ growth area and forms part of the Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone. It is designated for employment purposes in the East Devon District Council Local PLANNING Plan 2013-2031 (Adopted January 2016) and forms part of the Exeter and East Devon Growth Point-a public/ private partnership with a remit to encourage high quality economic growth in the area. In the adopted plan the site is referred to as the ‘Exeter Airport Business Park’ and is suitable for employment uses including B8 storage or distribution. The site is also perfectly located for Airport related and operational uses The boundaries of the site’s original 5-hectare Local Plan Major Projects Team Leader: 01395 516551 designation for employment uses were superseded and extended to 7.69 hectares to reflect the ownership delineation when the site The Master Plan was awarded Enterprise Zone status in 2017. The master plan illustrates how a high-quality environment can As the site falls within an Enterprise Zone, Local Development be developed with the delivery of AirPark. It shows how a flexible Orders (LDOs) will be created by the local authority to offer a masterplan can guide the quality of development, generate an means for fast tracking development through the planning process. attractive and sustainable environment for businesses and respond East Devon District Council have recently approved funding for the to changing circumstances over time as the park is developed. recruitment of a new specialist planner who will spear head and It shows how by applying guidelines for each phase of development accelerate the creation of the LDOs. an integrated environment can be created – the document provides The owner developer of AirPark, AD Land, has commissioned recommendations for the content of Local Development Orders. A a master plan of the site which has been prepared as part of an means for consenting development in the Enterprise Zone with the on-going dialogue with East Devon District Council, Exeter and confidence that it will be designed in a manner that is consistent East Devon Growth Point, the Heart of Devon Local Enterprise with the overall vision for the park. Partnership to assist with the creation of the LDOs. A copy of the master plan will be available in the information pack Interested parties are recommended to contact the planning for parties to view. department of East Devon District Council.

SUMMARY LOCATION CONNECTIVITY PLANNING ENTERPRISE ZONE Enterprise Zone Highways have designed a road widening and improvement VAT scheme with consultation of the local authority and local AirPark is part of the Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone. We understand the property is not VAT elected and therefore stakeholders. The Enterprise Zone designation covers four sites in East this will not be chargeable. Devon — Exeter Science Park, Skypark, Cranbrook Town Costing approximately £3 million, the improved road Centre, Exeter Airport Business Park (now known as AirPark). will provide substantially improved access to several Proposal organisations including the Airport, airline academy, hotel Landowner AD Land are committed to ensuring this strategic The Zone already benefits from a package of infrastructure and the proposed international electrical interconnector as and important site is delivered and expressions of interest investment, which includes a £12m upgrade to Junction 29 well as enabling substantial improvements in public transport are therefore invited from parties on all bases. AD Land are of the M5, a new £9m bypass linking the Airport to Skypark, to the edge of the AirPark site. Subject to agreement of happy to work with a party to secure a successful outcome new train station in the new town of Cranbrook and upgraded terms, AirPark will contribute £300,000 to the cost of carrying and will consider a sale of the whole or parts of the site or bus, cycling and walking links. out these improvements which are planned for completion working with a development partner. Expressions of interest The Zone itself is intended to provide a range of incentives at the end of 2019. It is also possible that a sliver of land on from occupiers are also encouraged. to attract and support businesses that are setting upor the south side of the site will be required to accommodate growing, including a five-year business rate reduction funded the highway improvements. Information Pack by Government and simplified planning procedures. Full details and timescales will be available from the agents. An information pack will be available for interested parties to TENANCYThe Zone is backed by the Heart of SCHEDULE the South West Local view which will include the following information. Enterprise Partnership (HotSW LEP), Services and E.on • Copy of the Local adopted plan and East Devon District Council. We understand that mains water and electricity are not • Planning records currently connected to the site but are available in the For more information visit: • Copy of the Master Plan http://www.exeterandeastdevon.com/ road. Overhead telephone wires pass along the southern boundary. Interested parties should make their own enquires • Details of proposed road improvements Infrastructure – Road Widening to confirm this and potential costings. AD Land are currently • Site Check environmental report (dated 2007) The section of Long Lane that abuts the southern boundary in discussions with E.on Energy regarding the possible • Details of Enterprise Zone of the site leading to the Hotel is currently a country lane. development of a district heating system. Further details will • Details of discussions with E.on Energy This will need to be widened and improved in order to be available from the agents. facilitate the delivery of access into the site. Devon County

Viewing Arrangements Please contact the sole appointed agents: Mike Oldrieve DD: 01392 453023 M: 07747 842453 E: [email protected] Clare Cochrane DD: 01392 453027 M: 07921 058089 E: [email protected]

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