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p score n e o a z d l i P S A EM1 Plan Rolls Royce Y 13.0 Development Vacant site - General Ind. Allocation Available The sites are available for 3 - The site to the rear could be absorbed into the 2 The site is essentially split with 3 Both sites are within the Rolls 2 Watnall Road A6009 links to A600 3 Bus stops do exist along Watnall 3 The local commercial market is Ha C - Watnall Road - Site brownfield commercial use, however, it is Average Blenheim extension, the site to the front will two plots within this allocation. Royce complex. The site and the Island (A610) within Road with services linking to concentrated further along Watnall Road H15 Allocation natural expansion land for Rolls probably be dependent upon the future of Rolls The plot nearest Watnall Road nearest to Watnall Road is close approximately 5km. The A611 to the , Eastwood and on Daniels Way. Many occupiers looking Royce. Unlikely that Rolls Royce Royce. More residential development seems to is flat and regular in shape. The to some resi dwellings, adjacent North is approximately 2km away at the area will locate to Blenheim Ind Est will expand from this location. be ongoing in the Watnall area and demand for site could easily be serviced for more open space to the SW and adjoining the Hucknall by-pass. as it is nearer to M1. Rents will be commercial premises is likely to be for small utilities from the existing site provides the south-west Watnall Road itself is quite narrow in cheaper on Watnall Lane as opposed to scale light industrial units. and Watnall Road assuming the boundary for the Rolls Royce parts and a number of junctions are Blenheim due to the accessibility situation. capacity is there. The second site. The larger plot to the rear positioned between the site location Demand is generally limited in this site is positioned to the rear and of the site is adjacent to the and J26 of M1 which congest in peak location, successful schemes have been links through to the rear of the proposed extension of the times. small scale. Blenheim Ind Est in . Blenhiem Ind Est which is now This too is large and regular in coming on line. its shape to provide good commercial land. The extension of the Blenheim Ind Est may unlock this land from the South.

EM1 Plan Watnall Road - Y 0.8 Development Currently in use Mixed - Mainly Gen. Allocation Constrained Constrained as Briton Fabrication 2 - Good Limited potential for inclusion of small, self 2 Good, flat regular shaped site. 2 Adjacent Christopher Court 2 Very close proximity to A611 Hucknall 2 Regular routes run along Watnall 2 Local schemes nearby have been Hb D - Allocation Site Ind. Ltd will have access right through contained, predominantly freehold office industrial scheme and plot H5 Bypass, duelled link to J27 of M1. Road, into Hucknall, Eastwood successful, generally attracting local H11 any development and they currently buildings on a proportion of the site. Small which is also allocated within and Nottingham businesses. This small site is likely to be use the site for overspill storage. terrace of B1 light industrial units likely to be Local Plan. Some dwellings of interest to many developers due to its Right of way across site will impact successful. nearby but light industrial use is lot size. on development. unlikely to impact.

EM1 Plan Former Hucknall Y 3.0 Development Vacant site - General Ind. Allocation Available The site is not currently being 2 - Good Possible extension of the existing Hucknall 4 The site sweeps around the 2 Adjacent to Hucknall Business 2 Very close proximity to A611 Hucknall 2 regular routes run along Watnall 2 Local schemes nearby have been Hc D - Colliery - Site greenfield marketed, however, we are not Business Park, albeit phased introduction would Aerial Way Development Park, Doff Ltd and plot H11 Bypass, duelled link to J27 of M1. Road, into Hucknall, Eastwood successful. Supply and demand has been H5 Allocation aware of any restrictions or options be most successful. Light industrial and small (Hucknall Business Park) as a (allocated site). Established and Nottingham good upon the site. scale distribution likely to receive good demand. result the overall shape is commercial location favouring Offices limited as likely to be mixed in with irregular, and more significantly light industrial and small scale industrial users. land levels change throughout distribution. the site.

EM1 Plan North Y 0.6 Development Currently in use Office Allocation Constrained Currently used by Hucknall Town 2 - Good Totally dependent on the future of the football 4 Narrow strip-like site that would 3 Positioned on the A611 2 Position offers high profile but 3 Regular routes run along Watnall 3 The future of the football club will be the Hd D - A611/Watnall Site Football Club for parking and club staying in this location. make development difficult. roundabout offers good profile, immediate access to the site may be Road and the Hucknall Bypass, deciding factor for the success of this site. H9 Road - Allocation training facility. Constrained by its however, access issues need to problematic into Hucknall, Eastwood, Whilst the football club remain at this site, shape and immediate frontage onto be overcome. Mansfield and Nottingham development is unlikely. Should they the A611. move and a residential scheme is developed, then a form of commerce may be built in association to that. Redevelopment could resolve any access issues and roadside users may attract to the site.

EM1 Plan Butlers Hill - Y 3.2 Development Vacant site - General Ind. Allocation Available As yet to be marketed, site 3 - Historically Wigwam Lane has been known for 3 large regular shaped site 3 Positioned at the end of 3 New road infrastructure has improved 3 Nothing to the site itself, 3 Development at the bottom of Wigwam He E - Allocation Site brownfield reclamation works underway to Average cheaper, older premises, however, the new currently undergoing over-site Wigwam Lane Industrial Area in the movement of traffic around Wigwam Lane is close to bus Lane has proved relatively successful, H16 provide a secured site. On site development adjacent to this site has improved works to provide a development Hucknall. In-between two rail Hucknall, close to the site. Wigwam routes, Hucknall Train Station is however, one entrepreneur has located works taking place to provide the stock in the area. A light industrial or general platform. Assumed un-serviced lines, with some resi on the west Lane is restricted with speed retarding in close proximity to Wigwam most of his businesses to this location development platform. industrial scheme is likely to be a success in the at present. side. Single road connection measures near to the residential Lane. The NET terminal is where new units have been built. The area, however, light industrial units would need from the North of the site element at the Northern end. The site positioned a short walk from the remainder of Wigwam Lane is very poor to be small and probably available to buy. adjacent to the existing is positioned at the very bottom of site. quality premises providing old buildings. Offices would struggle in this location. Household Waste Centre. Wigwam Lane.

EM1 Plan F Wigwam Lane Y 1.0 Development Vacant site - General Ind. Allocation Available The site is not currently being 3 - When considering the adjacent occupiers the 4 Triangular shaped unprepared 4 In amongst poor quality 2 The immediate access is poor, it is 3 Nothing to the site itself, 4 The immediate surrounding buildings are Hg - H2 Industrial Estate - Site greenfield marketed, however, we are not Average most suitable use is industrial. A new access site, currently overgrown with industrial premises, and butts up very tight and narrow. The position of Wigwam Lane is close to bus poor and as a result portray a poor image Allocation aware of any restrictions or options route would be needed west of the existing vegetation, difficult to assess to railway line to the West with the railway line means access is only routes, Hucknall Train Station is of the location. The access is limited and upon the site. Assume un-serviced access. Small units could replace the older units land levels. residential uses on opposite available from one direction. in close proximity to Wigwam both would need to be improved for the albeit they will be available nearby. in the local proximity where tenants are side of rail line. Adjacent Lane. The NET terminal is site to be successful. established in the area. occupier is Hanson aggregates positioned a short walk from the positioned immediately at the site. access point

EM1 Plan F Amber Bus Park Y 1.1 Development Vacant site - Allocation Available The site is currently being marketed 2 - Good The site is a good site, but an industrial use is 2 Partially prepared site, 3 New resi schemes are 2 The site benefits from immediate road 1 Positioned immediately adjacent 2 A lot of activity in the area has improved Hh - H7 Mixed Use - Site brownfield by LSH. Services will be available unlikely due to the new resi schemes and offices generally regular in shape. appearing nearby through frontage and good profile. Access is to NET terminal, bus routes this location. New houses and new retail Allocation from nearby road system demand is limited in the area. Given the retail Persimmon and David Wilson. easier following the recent road connect close by to Mansfield schemes and the NET terminal have given presence and the emerging residential use, an Retail schemes include Tesco improvements to Hucknall Town and Nottingham, Hucknall Train the site a better profile. Industrial uses are extension of the retail side of trade counters etc and Aldi and the NET terminal is Centre station is a short walk away likely to go to Wigwam Lane, office may prove successful. The NET allows adjacent to the site. demand in Hucknall is limited. accessibility from other parts of Nottingham

EM1 Plan North Y 2.3 Development Vacant site - Mixed - Mainly Office Allocation Available The site was previously marketed by 2 - Good Reasonable potential for inclusion of small to 2 Large site with development 2 Good profile site on the A611, 1 Positioned on roundabout of A611, 2 Many routes use the immediate 2 Sherwood Park is now full and demand for Hj G - A611/Annesley Site greenfield Innes , however, to the best medium sized, self contained, freehold/leasehold potential, relatively flat site with access is controlled via a secondary roundabout provides roads around so the location is the M1 corridor remains buoyant, H1 Road Allocation of our knowledge the site remains office buildings on a proportion of the site. The road hammerhead already in roundabout, some resi use access. Duelled to J27 of M1 relatively well served for public proximity to the edge of Hucknall exposes available. A public footpath will location and access is good and therefore place. nearby but unlikely to be transport. a labour force and therefore demand for need to be re-routed. warehouse and light industrial may prove affected. Ambulance Station office and light industrial or warehouse is successful. would share access. likely to prove successful

EM1 Plan Bleinheim Lane Y 13.6 Development Vacant site - Mixed - Mainly Allocation Available Site is currently under development 2 - Good Generally regarded as an industrial site the 2 The large site has been 2 Extension to one of 1 Close proximity to J26 M1. A600 links 2 Regular services connect to the 1 Established industrial estate with Ra B - Ind Estate - Site greenfield Warehousing by Wilson Bowden and being proposals for a small scheme and the 80,000 prepared for development with Nottingham's most successful to A610 and Nottingham edge of Blenheim along Sellars historically good demand. Some units H14 Allocation marketed through FHP sq.ft pre-let to Health Store will ensure early ground works complete and and established industrial Wood Road. Further transport available but these tend to secure success on the site. infrastructure on going for the estates. Neighbours will be links may improve as the site tenants/purchasers within anticipated entire site. A Phase 1 scheme commercial occupiers take up increases marketing time frame. is underway and the site can provide all services

EM1 Plan Land at 0.5 Development Vacant site - Full PP Available The site was not possible to access 4 - Poor The area is poor and the site lacks profile. The 3 The site has been scored as an 4 Positioned behind the Bestwood 3 Access is provided off Bestwood 2 Bus routes run regularly along 4 Location is likely to be limited in demand Na A - 12 Bestwood Road Site greenfield therefore we have assumed it is access is limited unlikely to suit modern occupier average as we were unable to Centre, adjacent to a dismantled Road which links to A611 Bestwood Road, mainly for accommodation in all commercial available. requirements. access the site railway approximately 1km. Access is on a connecting to Nottingham. fields. Nearby centres such as Hucknall corner and Bestwood Road contains and Bulwell have absorbed the majority of speed retarding measures commercial occupiers considering this area.

Note: The views expressed are those of Lambert Smith Hampton and not necessarily the client team. Sites were surveyed in Autumn 2006.

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e z i S EM1 Hf Bakers Brook Ind Estate Currently General Ind. 3.5 2 - Good Provides useful cheap, second Poor Some buildings provide Average Established industrial area, generally - Allocation in use hand accommodation. Ultimately reasonable quality away from resi use. New road redevelopment will be inevitable, accommodation, however, the changes have helped with traffic but with industrial development majority are poor and require flow. Investment at Bunker Hill will taking place at Bunker Hill resulting remedial repair. These do help to raise the profile of this area in more traffic, commercial should however provide a cheaper remain in this part of Hucknall alternative to modern premises and as such suit certain businesses.

Benneworth Road Ind Currently General Ind. Full PP 2.2 2 - Good Sound small industrial area very Good Mix of relatively modern steel Good Positioned immediately off the Est in use close to arterial connections. portal framed buildings providing Hucknall Bypass (A611) which good quality accommodation. provides easy access to Nottingham and M1 J27.

Central Garage Site, Currently General Ind. Full PP 0.48 3 - Average Commercial development Good Showroom premises with first Average Close to junction of Papplewick Lane Papplewick Lane in use concentrates on Wigwam Lane, floor offices with additional stand and Wigwam Lane on East edge of this area albeit close to the junction alone workshop. Former car Hucknall, moving towards could accommodate a small light dealership premises. Only predominantly residential areas. industrial scheme, however, the showroom currently in use. vicinity is changing with residential Large yard area. use becoming more prominent.

Wigwam Lane Currently General Ind. Full PP 0.38 2 - Good Quality of buildings are good and Good Two semi-detached industrial Good Within the established industrial area in use position is reasonably accessible. units managed by Notts County of Hucknall. Opposite Golf Course. Light industrial uses can operate Council. Relatively modern Some residential use nearby. here comfortably. premises with large yard and parking area. Fit for purpose

Factories off Bolsover Currently Warehousing Full PP 3.47 5 - Very Poor Buildings will beocme harder to let. Poor Low eaves old factory premises Poor Congested location with narrow St/Liingfors St/Portland in use The area is improving with the new used for sale and storage streets and one way traffic, in St Tesco and new housing, The (factory shops etc) There is very amongst residential uses.Generally limited access to this site impedes little circulation space between unsuitable for commercial traffic its potential for a future units. A 20,000 sq.ft. factory employment site. remains vacant and on the market. Proving difficult to let.

Factory, Occupation Currently General Ind. Full PP 0.5 5 - Very Poor Whilst the buildings remain Average 2 storey office building with rear Poor Access is limited through residential Road in use occupied and fit for purpose the low eaves workshop/storage areas which is prominent in the site has many limiting factors area and self contained yard. location. imposed due to the nearby Occupied by Standard Motor residential use. Likely to prove Products. Occupied so assumed difficult to attract future occupiers fit for purpose. to the location. TAG Building, Watnall Currently General Ind. Full PP 0.44 4 - Poor Buildings are poor and location Poor Currently occupied by Average Reasonable position onto Watnall Road in use fronts a busy road and junction Handipack and Pheonix Signs Lane, adjacent Public House and unlikely to be attractive to Ltd. Period workshop premises 24hr chemist. Prominent resi use in commercial occupiers. of brick built construciton wth low the area. Close to crossroad eaves and asbestos covered junction. roof. Yard space to the rear. Assumed fit for purpose as occupied albeit overall quality of unit is poor.

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e z i S FJ Bankin & Son (King Currently General Ind. Full PP 0.57 5 - Very Poor Planning application submitted Poor Low eaves factory premises Poor Location is in amongst residential Edward St) in use 2006/0715 for residential upon self contained yard area. use on all sides, roads form part of a development, Future use in Occupied so assumed fit for one-way street. On street parking industry is limited with letting or purpose. limits manouvreability for large sale to employment use operators vehicles of a commercial nature. very difficult. Care home faciltiy positioned towards one end of the site.

Beardall St/Watnall Currently General Ind. Full PP 0.76 5 - Very Poor Nearby residential use and poor Average Brick built workshop premises Poor Access is through a predominantly Road in use road infrastructure in the with ancilliary offices. Limited residential area with one way street immediate proximity suggest this yard and circualtion space on traffic limitations. Poor location for site should be released from site commercial operations employment use. EM1 Hi Former Linby Colliery - Full General Ind. 0.9 2 - Good A successful industrial area which Good The site has been redeveloped Good Road connections are generally Allocation Develope provides a good range and variety for industrial uses and generally good. The site has good access to d of unit for all B use classes. occupied. With modern light Hucknall Bypass and A611 leading Accessibility to J27 is relatively industrial units and hybrid (B1) to J27 M1. good. units

EM1 Hk Daniels Way/Watnall Mixed - Mainly 1.4 2 - Good Limited potential for inclusion of Average Good Very close proximity to A611 Road - Allocation Gen. Ind. small, self contained, Hucknall Bypass, dualled link to J27 predominantly freehold office of M1. buildings on a proportion of the site. Light industrial or trade counter users would be attracted to the site. Note: The views expressed are those of Lambert Smith Hampton and not necessarily the client team. Sites were surveyed in Autumn 2006.

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