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NEWS
AUTUMN/WINTER 2021
Stoford’s headquarters
on Ludgate Hill, Birmingham
INTRODUCTION STOFORD NEWS 2021 | 02
Our strategic sites Planning for the future Contents
Brickhill Lane, Coleshill 03. Land Promotion
04. Pets at Home
Cotmore Park, Thame
05. Worcester Six
Crick, Northampton
06. Portion Solutions
Damson Parkway, Solihull
07. Exeter Logistics Park
Exeter Logistics Park 08. Icon Harlow
King Street, Northwich 09. Icon Manchester
10. Redditch Gateway
Liberty Park, Lichfield
2021 has been another busy year. Despite the new and additional
10. Sandvik Coromant
Liberty Park, Widnes challenges of increasing material prices and availability, we have
finished four of our buildings and have started work on eight sites. 11. West Midlands
Mountpark Bristol XL Ambulance Service
The land market has become incredibly competitive, with prices
reaching record levels. Of course, land is key for any developer and 11. Liberty Park Widnes
Redditch Gateway over the past 12 months, we’ve been redoubling our efforts to ensure
we maximise strategic land opportunities by working with landowners 12. Metaswitch Networks
Spa Park, Leamington Spa across the country.
12. Pantheon Park
Because of this, we made the deliberate decision to invest in our
Stafford - Phase 2 13. Business Update
land and planning team, which will enable us to expand long-term
opportunities. We have grown the team, welcoming Andy Hartwright as
Stafford - Phase 3 Land Director and Stacey Green as Planning Manager. Both are working 14. Our Community
closely with Jo Russell, our Planning Director.
Stonebridge Cross, Droitwich Spa
Our ethos is simple: we work with landowners as partners, helping to
Worcester Six Business Park maximise their land values and creating a seamless development process
that provides substantial benefits to both parties.
On page 3, you’ll read about our new initiative that our expert land team
has introduced. We are confident our approach provides landowners
with a fair deal, something we view as essential if we are to maintain
healthy and lasting relationships.
Dan Gallagher, Joint Managing Director, Stoford
LAND PROMOTION STOFORD NEWS 2021 | 03
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Stoford shaking up strategic
land market
Stoford has launched a new initiative that is giving
greater flexibility to UK landowners.
Planning Process Guide
The company’s land promotion and development
agreements are designed to enable landowners to
strategically promote land, and take up a series of
disposal options during the development process.
Land Director Andy Hartwright says the agreements
are in the best interests of landowners and are
presenting them with the opportunity to realise an
enhanced land value and development profit.
“What we’re offering is neither an option nor pure
2 8 9
promotion, it’s about taking the best of both and 4 6
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giving the landowner a fair deal,” he says.
“We operate with flexibility and transparency in
the delivery on our agreed land objectives. We’re
not going to ask landowners to make a decision
on something today that could occur years in
the future. We’re going to give them flexibility all
the way through the planning and development
process. This fully aligns with the partnership model
that runs through all facets of the business.”
Stoford’s land and planning team has expanded
twice in 2021, with Andy joining along with Stacey Andy explains: “The sector has a weight of money 1 Site strategy 6 Development plan promotion
Green, our new Planning Manager, both working chasing product, so competition is extremely high.
closely with Jo Russell, Planning Director, in We also have a planning system that’s reluctant to What we’re offering is neither 2 The team 7 Planning application
identifying new strategic sites for the company’s recognise the true need that it has, with a process an option or pure promotion, it’s
3 Technical & environmental 8 Disposal strategy
development pipeline throughout the UK. that can be frustratingly slow. about taking the best of both and challenges
giving the landowner a fair deal. 9 Landowner payments
Stoford has more than £600 million worth of “We can navigate through with our proven track record 4 Local authority engagement
developments, over 1.5 million sq ft on site across of coordinating occupiers, land and investment funds Andy Hartwright, Land Director, Stoford
the UK and is actively seeking both allocated land that can often be the key to releasing the potential of 5 Stakeholder & community
as well as land requiring strategic promotion. one site ahead of another. engagement
It comes at a time of record industry take-up “The Stoford ethos is all about partnering on a
where land is increasingly difficult to find. deal, which is why we have successful and lasting
For more information, visit:
relationships with numerous landowners, from private
www.stoford.com/land
individuals to corporate organisations.”
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PETS AT HOME STOFORD NEWS 2021 | 04
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We have worked closely with
Work begins on Pets at Home’s new
Pets at Home and Tesco Pension £100m storage and distribution centre
Fund to develop this exciting new
scheme that will sustain local jobs
in Staffordshire. We will deliver Work is underway in Staffordshire on a new state-of-the-art national storage and distribution
a modern national storage and centre for Pets at Home, which could yield 750 jobs.
distribution centre, with a The UK’s leading pet care business has infrastructure, including a new roundabout
first-class design that has signed a 20-year lease for the £100 million on the A34 at Redhill, north of Stafford.
sustainability at its core. purpose-built facility at Stafford North
Pets at Home Chief Executive Peter
Business Park, close to junction 14 of the
Dan Gallagher, Joint Managing Director, Pritchard said the new development was
M6, which is being forward-funded by
Stoford a major milestone in its evolution and
Tesco Pension Fund.
a significant investment.
The BREEAM Excellent building is expected
“For us, pets always come first and I am
to be completed in the summer of 2022
really proud that this project not only sees
and will deliver a gross internal floor area of
the development of a state-of-the-art
670,000 sq ft, with an additional 100,000 sq ft
national distribution centre that will allow us
of expansion land available, if required.
to create efficiencies throughout our supply
Facilities will include two double-storey hub chain, but it also brings with it brand new
offices of 5,600 sq ft and a recycling store, nature walks and safe dog walking areas
tote store and a gatehouse detached from for colleagues and local residents to enjoy.”
the main building.
Colliers acted on behalf of Pets at Home
A nature walk and dog walking areas are and Stoford was represented by M1 and JLL.
also being created, which the public will Gerald Eve acted for Tesco Pension Fund on
be able to enjoy. the development funding.
The new centre forms part of the first
phase of development on the 70-acre
site and it will benefit from an additional For more information, visit:
£9 million investment in road and utilities www.stoford.com/portfolio
We are excited to partner with Stoford and Pets at Home to deliver
this highly specified and sustainable national distribution facility.
The opportunity creates a long-term real estate investment that is
central to a key partner’s business and is aligned with our objectives
of ensuring investment activity benefits local communities, our pension
holders and delivers leading environmental performance.
Luke Baker, Senior Fund Manager, Tesco Pension Fund
WORCESTER SIX STOFORD NEWS 2021 | 05
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It’s always an exciting time when we begin construction
works and it’s especially gratifying that it is for yet another
globally renowned, high-tech business, which sees its
IONOS data centre completed future at Worcester Six.
at Worcester Six Edward Peel, Development Manager, Stoford
Work has completed on the much-anticipated data “The completion of the IONOS build will provide
centre at the Worcester Six Business Park for one Worcestershire with a highly valued asset through
of Europe’s largest data-hosting companies. the company’s connections with data, one of the
world’s most valuable commodities, and should bring
IONOS and its subsidiary UK brand, Fasthosts, is to
substantial economic benefits for the county.”
move into a highly energy-efficient, cutting-edge
facility of more than 50,000 sq ft. IONOS was established in 1988 and is the largest
hosting company in Europe, managing more than
Sustainability is at the forefront of the development,
eight million customer contracts and hosting more
with renewable energy being provided by solar PV
than 12 million domains in its regional data centres
panels, which cover the entire roof, while the wall and
around the globe. The IONOS group operates
roof cladding uses Tata Steel’s Confidex Sustain to
in 15 countries around the world and employs
create a carbon-neutral building envelope.
3,500 people worldwide.
Councillor Marc Bayliss, Worcestershire County
Council Cabinet Member with Responsibility for
Economy and Skills, said: “It is great news for the
county as construction has now finished at IONOS’s
unit at Worcester Six Business Park. It’s another clear Work began soon after planning
and visual indication of the progress we have made permission was granted and we’ve
over recent years, being able to welcome world- worked flat out to deliver Wychavon’s
renowned businesses to Worcestershire. first data centre in just a few months.
IONOS is a world-class business that
Work begins on new
has recognised the strengths of the
Worcester Six Business Park, such as
unit for ZwickRoell
the strategic location and excellent
infrastructure links. Building work has begun on a new unit for “With our experience of more than 160 years in the
ZwickRoell, the global supplier of materials testing material testing business, we offer our support and
Gerard Ludlow, Director, Stoford machines, which is moving its UK headquarters to solutions at our new Customer Experience Centre
the business park from Leominster, Herefordshire. here at Worcester Six Business Park. I’m looking
forward having many interesting discussions with our
Stoford is building a 19,849 sq ft office, from where
customers and working together on solutions making
ZwickRoell will base its office functions. Work is
this place a better world, step by step.”
expected to be completed in Q3 2022 with plans
to build a 10,000 sq ft assembly unit at a later date. Councillor Marc Bayliss, Worcestershire County
Council Cabinet Member with Responsibility for
Benno Sadowski, Managing Director for
Economy and Skills, added: “It’s fantastic news that
ZwickRoell, said: “We are very happy moving to
yet another leading business in their field, ZwickRoell
Worcester Six Business Park, with its excellent
has chosen Worcestershire, as the place to expand its
strategic location in the UK. Our customers are
facilities in the UK. This potential development would
facing new challenges globally and locally every
see a new headquarter and customer experience
day, developing and improving all kinds of
centre to Worcester Six Business Park. A global leader
materials for the future requirements.
in materials testing, ZwickRoell is a real success story.”
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Victoria PLC announces plans
to move to Worcester Six
Stoford has been appointed by Worcestershire-based “The building of Unit 7 will enable Victoria PLC to
Victoria PLC, the UK’s largest flooring manufacturer continue its growth plans, which can only be good
and distributor, to deliver a bespoke unit at news for the local economy. We’re looking forward
Worcester Six Business Park for one of its businesses, to working closely with them as we develop their
Alliance Flooring Distribution. plans for a sustainable new base,” said Edward.
A planning application has been submitted to “Worcester Six is living up to its reputation as a game-
Wychavon District Council for a 180,121 sq ft unit for changer development. Ambitious businesses are keen
the company, which has been a major employer in to come here and take advantage of the strategic
Kidderminster since 1900 and has agreed a 15-year location, the high quality builds and the attractive
lease for Unit 7. environment that the business park sits in.”
The facility is expanding its existing locations and Philippe Hamers, CEO for Victoria PLC, said a new,
the unit will be operational in Q4 2022. bespoke building for Alliances UK headquarters will
future-proof the business and allow the continued
Edward Peel, Development Manager, said both
growth of the Victoria PLC brand portfolio and
Stoford and Victoria PLC are committed to reducing
its third-party customers. It hopes to create an
their carbon footprint. To achieve this, the base build
additional 60 jobs over the next five years.
of the unit will be net carbon zero in operation and
will feature extensive electric vehicle charging points
and PV panels on the roof. For more information, visit:
Stoford breaks ground on new Portion
Two new ponds are also being created as part
www.worcester6.co.uk
Solutions manufacturing facility
of the build, which will help to further improve the
green infrastructure on the business park, providing Units available:
an attractive setting and new wildlife habitats. Build to suit options of between Work has begun on a new job-creating production
10,000 - 400,000 sq ft warehouse building in Telford.
Portion Solutions is an important local
The scheme, for a single, purpose-built 123,835 sq ft
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warehouse, is being developed on behalf of Portion
Solutions, which makes portioned food items for hospitality industry, but provides contract
the catering and hospitality sectors. packing for some of the UK’s biggest
consumer brands.
It is bringing together three separate buildings that
it currently operates from: one in Halesfield Industrial This bespoke development will enable
Estate and a further two in Stafford Park. Portion Solutions to meet its long-term
growth aspirations, preserving and creating
The new development, on a 6.72-acre plot at
jobs in the region. We’ll be developing
Hortonwood 40, will enable the manufacturer to
combine its production and distribution operations a high specification and energy efficient
under one roof, which could secure the future of up to building on land which has lain dormant
250 jobs and create new employment opportunities. for many years.
It will also include ancillary office accommodation, Angus Huntley, Director, Stoford
car parking, landscaping and the formation of new
access to the site.
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Work underway on two new
logistics units in Exeter
Stoford has begun work on the next stage of a job- The bespoke facility is being constructed to EPC A
creating logistics development in East Devon that and BREEAM ‘Very Good’ environmental ratings and
could create more than 150 new jobs. will contain several sustainability features, including
PV solar panels, a sustainable urban drainage system,
Two new units are being constructed at Exeter Logistics
electric vehicle charging points and a green roof atop
Park, which lies on 55 acres of land at the former Hayes
office areas.
Farm, Clyst Honiton.
The new development will also promote employee
They include a c.55,000 sq ft parcel distribution service
health and wellbeing through the creation of new trim
centre with integral office space, which is being
trail and outdoor gym areas, including bodyweight
developed on behalf of DHL and has been designed
exercise equipment.
to reduce environmental footprint by minimising the
number of vehicles required on site.
Stoford is speculatively developing a second unit of
c. 28,500 sq ft in partnership with Urban Logistics REIT,
This ambitious build programme which is expected to operate as a conventionally designed
recognises the need for the site to facility, providing flexible warehouse space. Both new units
be developed responsibly and will will be functional by Q1 2022.
contribute to East Devon District Exeter Logistics Park is sited on land owned by the Church
Council’s target of becoming carbon Commissioners for England and is part of the Exeter and
neutral by 2040. It will also deliver East Devon Growth Point economic development zone
significant economic benefits, east of the M5, near Exeter Airport.
creating many new local jobs.
All enquiries regarding Exeter Logistics Park should be
Dan Gallagher, Joint Managing Director, directed to the scheme’s retained agents, JLL; Cushman
Stoford & Wakefield and M1 Agency.
For more information, visit:
www.stoford.com/portfolio
Units available:
DC4 - 28,500 sq ft available Q1 2022
D&B available between 24,000 - 200,000 sq ft
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ICON HARLOW ICON HARLOW STOFORD NEWS 2021 | 08
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Icon Harlow has attracted significant interest from distributors
looking for much-needed quality warehouse and logistics
accommodation in the home counties, but with quick access to
London and the wider South East. The final unit (E) will provide
First phase of Icon
Grade A accommodation with enhanced sustainability credentials, Harlow fully occupied
including PV arrays and 20% EV car-charging provision.
Angus Huntley, Director, Stoford
The final unit in the first phase of a £100 million The family-run business says its new premises
speculative logistics development in Harlow, could create up to 50 new jobs.
Essex has been let.
Phase one of Icon Harlow was completed in
Leading arts and crafts supplier Baker Ross has 2020, and comprised three highly specified units
signed a 10-year lease on Unit B at Icon Harlow, extending to 244,258 sq ft, including two that
a highly specified warehouse building with three- were speculatively constructed.
storey integral Grade A office space.
We identified Icon Harlow as the ideal location to continue the development of our
business and to facilitate our growth plans. These new state-of-the-art facilities will
allow us to remain in Harlow and enable us to invest in the local area by expanding
our workforce to around 150 people.
Paul Baker, Director, Baker Ross
Icon Industrial delivers first
of two new units in Harlow
The first of two new Grade A warehouse Unit E is also nearing completion and will extend to
developments in Essex has been completed by Icon 112,000 sq ft, providing a rare opportunity to occupy
Industrial, a strategic joint venture by Stoford and one of the only available buildings over 100,000 sq ft
private global investment firm TPG Real Estate. north of the M25. It is the last remaining unit in the
whole scheme, which is now 80% let or pre-let.
Unit D is an 84,407 sq ft bespoke last mile distribution
unit, located at Icon Harlow, constructed on behalf
of Amazon.
It forms part of the development’s second phase, For more information, visit:
which will provide almost 200,000 sq ft of much- www.iconharlow.co.uk
needed Grade A warehouse accommodation
for the London-Stansted-Cambridge corridor.
Units available:
Unit E: 112,000 sq ft available November 2021
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ICON MANCHESTER STOFORD NEWS 2021 | 09
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Final arrival at Icon
Manchester Airport
scheme
Work has completed on the final warehouse/logistics
development at Icon Industrial’s £250 million Manchester
Airport scheme.
Built on behalf of THG, Unit 2 comprises a single-aspect
warehouse building of 459,000 sq ft, with Grade A integral
office accommodation, two-storey hub offices, and is
located off Sunbank Lane near the M56.
It is the fourth development at the 45-acre site at the
World Logistics Hub, which was acquired by strategic joint
venture partners Stoford and TPG Real Estate in July 2017.
Unit 1 is THG’s £150 million Icon Building, delivering one
of Europe’s largest logistics and content creation studio
facilities.
Unit 3 is a Grade A speculative warehouse/logistics
development of 141,000 sq ft, that was also sold to THG
and Unit 4, which is sited at the entrance to the scheme,
was completed on behalf of Alpha LSG in 2020.
It is estimated that the completed Icon Manchester
Airport scheme could create more than 3,000 new jobs
in the region.
We are extremely proud to have built Icon
Manchester Airport into one of the highest
quality logistics locations in the UK. The fact
that deals for all four units were concluded
so quickly is testament to Icon Manchester
Airport’s unrivalled location in the heart
of the Northern Powerhouse.
Angus Huntley, Director, Stoford
For more information, visit:
www.stoford.com/portfolio
REDDITCH GATEWAY SANDVIK COROMANT STOFORD NEWS 2021 | 10
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Sandvik Coromant set for
Phase 2 new Halesowen HQ
Stoford has begun work on the development of It will be built to an EPC A-rating and a
a new UK headquarters for Swedish engineering BREEAM rating of ‘Very Good’, and will include
company Sandvik Coromant. several sustainable features, including PV roof
panels, rainwater harvesting and 26 EV car-charging
The new fit-for-purpose building will serve as a
points, with the capacity to offer EV charging for all
high-tech innovation hub for metal cutting in the
130 parking spaces in the future.
West Midlands.
Significant upgrades will also be made to entrance
Sandvik Coromant has signed an agreement for
and access points to the new building.
lease with Stoford to deliver the c.18,000 sq ft building
on a self-contained plot on the A456 Manor Way The development is being undertaken at Sandvik
in Halesowen. Coromant’s current address in Halesowen, where
it has been based since 1958. Work is programmed
for completion by the end of next year.
Funding secured
We are very pleased to be working in partnership with Sandvik Coromant
for £200m Redditch We are delighted to be partnering
with Stoford again on the funding of
and Frontier Development Capital to deliver this new headquarters
building in Halesowen. We are developing a modern, energy efficient
Gateway scheme this first class development. The funds
that RLAM manage have a continued
facility with strong ESG credentials that will retain many high quality jobs
in the West Midlands.
appetite for good quality, well located
Stoford has agreed a deal with Royal London Asset industrial and logistics assets and this Angus Huntley, Director, Stoford
Management (RLAM) to fund delivery of the first unit property will be an excellent addition
at a £200 million logistics and manufacturing scheme to the portfolio.
near Redditch.
Daniel Shepherd, Fund Manager, RLAM
Stoford is developing a new 552,000 sq ft warehouse
including mezzanine, which will be occupied by Amazon.
The funding agreement has also facilitated infrastructure
works to the south side of the site, which is now fully
For more information, visit:
serviced and delivers a 9.5 MVA power supply.
www.redditchgateway.com
Redditch Gateway will deliver up to 1 million sq ft of new
office, logistics and manufacturing accommodation. Phase 2 available:
It is the third funding agreement between Stoford and Build to suit options available between
RLAM, following a £23 million investment in the Pantheon 150,000-250,000 sq ft
Park industrial/warehouse development in Wolverhampton
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West Midlands Ambulance Service hub
to open for Birmingham 2022
Work is well underway on a multi-million pound as fleet maintenance and vehicle preparation
ambulance service hub for West Midlands Ambulance areas, the Trust’s Education and Training Academy
Service NHS Trust (WMAS). and central stores.
The 76,000 sq ft hub in Oldbury replaces a much Trust Chief Executive Anthony Marsh said:
smaller facility in West Bromwich and will be the “This is a hugely important development for not
largest hub of its kind in the country, providing only West Midlands Ambulance Service, but also for
a significant increase in ambulance operational the people of Birmingham and the Black Country.
capability for Birmingham and the Black Country. It is a significant investment that has taken over two
years of work to bring together. We are delighted to
It will open in time for the Birmingham
be working in partnership with Stoford to complete
Commonwealth Games in 2022 and will be used as
this new facility in time for the Commonwealth Games, Liberty Park Widnes has the potential to bring jobs and inward investment to an
a staging point for the Trust’s preparations for what
an event that will let the world see all that is good area that continues to rapidly develop. This is the only fully serviced site of its size in
is one of the biggest sporting events in the world.
about our country’s second city.” the south Liverpool area, which benefits from excellent transport links and a willing
Once fully open, it will house about 350 operational
The hub is being built on brownfield land off workforce on the doorstep to fulfil any employment requirements.
ambulance staff and will also include a facility for the
Hazardous Area Response Team (HART), as well
Shidas Road and will achieve EPC A and Stoford has a proven track record of delivering high-quality accommodation that is
BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating. attractive to major manufacturing and logistics companies and we look forward to
working with Logicor to bring these exciting plans to fruition.
Dan Gallagher, Joint Managing Director, Stoford
WMAS was looking for a strategic location in the Sandwell or Oldbury
area, close to the M5, for its new facility and the land we proposed Logicor appoints Stoford for up to
was ideally situated for its needs. The site has many technical challenges,
having remained undeveloped for 15 years, and grant funding from 360,000 sq ft Widnes scheme
West Midlands Combined Authority has made the project viable.
Tony Nash, Director, Stoford Stoford has been appointed as development manager
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for Liberty Park Widnes after Logicor was granted
www.libertyparkwidnes.co.uk
outline planning permission for up to 360,000 sq ft
of new industrial and warehouse facilities. www.libertyparklichfield.co.uk
The 18-acre site, at Newstead Road, Widnes, can
Widnes - Units available:
accommodate purpose-built, high-specification
industrial and distribution units of up to 360,000 sq ft L108: 108,090 sq ft available now
and it lies adjacent to a new 108,091 sq ft warehouse, Build to suit opportunity: up to 360,000 sq ft
which is available for immediate occupation. Lichfield - Units available:
Stoford is also jointly working with Logicor on phase Build to suit opportunity: up to 325,000 sq ft
two of Liberty Park Lichfield, where outline planning
consent has been granted for the development of build
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to suit logistics/industrial units of up to 325,000 sq ft.METASWITCH NETWORKS PANTHEON PARK STOFORD NEWS 2021 | 12
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This prestigious project is a great example of the private
and public sector working together to deliver a first-
class regeneration scheme in Enfield. We’re proud to
have played our role in bringing forward this high-profile
Pantheon Park fully let
development for a key employer in this town.
Gerard Ludlow, Director, Stoford All three units at Pantheon Park in Wolverhampton SSS – an e-commerce fulfilment company that
are fully let and occupied after Crown Workspace provides final leg distribution services for online
and Super Smart Service Limited (SSS) moved on platforms such as Amazon and eBay – moved to
to the site. Units 3 and 4 on two separate, 15-year leases.
Together, the units extend to 216,858 sq ft.
Crown Workspace is the national sustainable
workplace expert, offering services including It already has warehouses in Burton, Cannock,
commercial relocations and refurbishment, interior Lichfield and Aldridge, employing more than 500
fit-out and design, office furniture, storage and IT people, and it is using its Pantheon Park space as
re-sale. It has moved to the 30,132 sq ft Unit 2, a distribution centre, creating up to 90 jobs.
on a ten-year lease.
The 247,000 sq ft scheme was funded by Royal
London Asset Management.
Pantheon Park is one of the largest speculative developments in
Wolverhampton and we are pleased that it is now fully let to growing
businesses, bringing quality employment opportunities to people in the
city and beyond.
Angus Huntley, Director, Stoford
Metaswitch Networks
moves to new HQ
Cloud communications software leader Metaswitch quiet rooms and a basement car park with charging
Networks, a Microsoft company, has moved points for electric cars and bicycles.
to its new global headquarters – a 55,800 sq ft,
Enfield Council supported Metaswitch Networks plans
BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rated five-storey building
for expansion by identifying a prime location for the
in Genotin Road, Enfield.
new premises and in a first for the local authority, it
The office, which will serve up to 500 people, is is both the funder and the landlord for the project,
designed with energy-saving measures that will leasing the commercial property to Metaswitch.
help Metaswitch Networks meet its environmental Income generated from the lease will be put back into
sustainability targets. funding and enhancing local services.
It also provides a modern workspace for cutting-edge Metaswitch Networks main office have been in Enfield
software development, including a rooftop conference since the company was founded in 1981.
centre, full-height atrium, collaboration workspaces,BUSINESS UPDATE STOFORD NEWS 2021 | 13
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Planning Manager joins the team
Stoford has welcomed a new Planning Manager as it continues to expand
its land and development team.
Stacey Green joined the business in a new post which was created
within the in-house land and planning team, identifying new sites for the
company’s development pipeline.
She joined Stoford from planning and design consultancy Barton Willmore
in Birmingham, where she was Planning Associate.
Stacey has more than 14 years’ experience in the planning sector, having
worked with local authorities including Stratford-on-Avon District Council
Stacey Green and Bromsgrove District Council and planning consultancies.
Planning Manager She will work alongside Land Director, Andy Hartwright - who also joined
the company earlier this year - and Planning Director, Jo Russell,
as Stoford looks to further its commercial investment opportunities
across the UK.
Director promotion
We are at an exciting time in our own growth and
Angus Huntley, Stoford’s first graduate placement Dan Gallagher, Joint Managing Director, said:
development, so strengthening the team with another
from more than a decade ago, has been promoted “Angus has a proven ability to deliver new site
planning expert will be key to our success in finding to Director in the development management team. opportunities and handle complex deals.
Andy Hartwright suitable sites. Stacey is highly skilled with a wealth of His promotion adds further weight to the
experience in both commercial and planning fields and He is responsible for sourcing new pre-let and site
expertise within Stoford.”
Land Director opportunities, as well as managing Stoford’s existing
we’re looking forward to her playing a central role in
development pipeline as the business continues
the business.
to capitalise on the UK’s high performing industrial
Jo Russell, Planning Director, Stoford property market.
He has delivered schemes for Stoford’s joint venture
partners, including TPG Real Estate, Bridges Fund
Management, Logicor/Blackstone, Oxenwood and
Royal London Asset Management, and this role Stoford is enjoying a period of exciting
will continue. growth and I look forward to continuing
to strengthen the pre-let and speculative
Angus first came to Stoford as a graduate surveyor
delivery side of the business, working
on a six-month placement in 2011, before moving to
with new and existing partners.
GBR Phoenix Beard as an office agent. He re-joined
Jo Russell the company from Savills in 2016. Angus Huntley, Director, Stoford
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Supporting SIFA Fireside
Stoford was proud to have made a substantial donation
last year to SIFA Fireside, a Birmingham charity that
helps homeless and vulnerable adults in the city.
Donation to St Paul’s Church Village Hall volunteering Raffle for soccer sponsor
The donation has helped towards services which
have been expanded this year. They are now able Stoford has made a substantial donation to its near The Stoford team don’t mind getting their hands dirty! Haunchwood Galaxy Girls are not only good on the
to support up to 50 people each day with crisis neighbour, St. Paul’s Church in Birmingham, as part of In August, a group of team members donated their pitch, they’re also inventive off it.
intervention, such as hot food, showers, healthcare and efforts to raise £250,000 in time for the 250th anniversary time in refurbishing a room at Lowsonford Village Hall
The Nuneaton-based football team has launched a raffle
emergency accommodation plus offer employment of the building in 2029. in Henley-in-Arden, where Stoford Joint Managing
to decide its next teamwear sponsor.
support, weekly healthcare clinic, and have also begun Director, Matt Burgin is a Trustee.
The church, located in St Paul’s Square - the only
offering English Language classes, cookery and Stoford is one of several local companies to have bought
Georgian square in Birmingham - has been at the The group of volunteers donated time, equipment and
photography workshops. tickets in support of the fundraiser. The developer will
centre of life in the Jewellery Quarter for generations. materials and spent a full day painting and decorating
compete with other potential sponsors to feature its
the venue. The local residents are now able to enjoy the
It is hoped that the anniversary appeal will not only branding and contact details on the team’s tracksuits.
For more information, visit: fresh new look.
raise funds to fix the building’s leaky roof and interior,
sifafireside.co.uk
but will also help to advance its role as a community
hub, providing shelter, hope and support to people
from all communities.
For more information, visit:
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Getting children active
Children from Redditch and Solihull will be able to
enjoy a two-year programme of PE and sport thanks
to a new partnership.
Stoford throws its weight behind athletes Sto-baby Toy story Stoford has joined up with Community Group, who
specialise in building and operating community
Budding hammer throwers at Halesowen Athletic Congratulations to Director Angus Huntley and his wife, A school in Burton-on-Trent has benefitted from the departments on behalf of organisations, to provide
and Cycling Club have had a new hammer cage to who welcomed their second child – a daughter – to the donation of £100 in Toymaster vouchers. lunch time clubs and tailored PE and curriculum delivery.
practise in after Stoford made a donation towards family in July 2021.
Stoford donated the vouchers as prizes in Holy Rosary The initiative will be delivered in association with
its costs, alongside an improvement fund grant from
Catholic Voluntary Academy’s recent fete. Birmingham & Solihull Bees Rugby Club and will aim
England Athletics.
to get children active through a focus on rugby union
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