February 2020 – Leeds-based Evans Property Group is developing a new, three-unit industrial scheme on Great North Way at York Business Park. CBM Construction has been appointed with work now underway on the units which will be available to occupiers in Summer 2020.

The scheme involves the construction of three self-contained units comprising 4,225 sq ft, 3,650 sq ft and 3,250 sq ft with a total development value of £1.4 million. Once completed, the warehouse/industrial units will benefit from a host of features to include integral offices, fenced yard areas and dedicated parking.

The units are situated on Great North Way, the main estate road within the established York Business Park which is located just 3 miles from York City Centre, with frontage to the York outer ring road (A1237) and the A64. Occupiers will benefit from a host of leisure amenities already in place at the Park as well as easy access to the regional and motorway network, York city centre and national rail lines.

The new development continues Evans’ long-standing involvement with York Business Park, in which it has had interests since the 1990’s for Evans Easy Space and Evans Business Living.

Richard Bean, Senior Asset Manager for Evans Property Group, said:

“We are delighted to confirm the construction of three new units at York Business Park, continuing our investment in the proven successful Park. The excellent position of the units will satisfy increasing local demand for new industrial space of this quality within the York area.”

Flanagan James has been appointed as agent on the properties.

Richard Flanagan, Director at Flanagan James, continued;

“York Business Park is a popular location which is home to many businesses. We are already experiencing a good level of enquiries for these units in the early marketing phase, and they are proving to be of interest to a range of businesses for a variety of uses. The industrial/warehouse market is performing strongly in York as a result of a shortage of supply of units of these sizes, and I expect that these new units will be let quickly once completed in the summer.”

 

 

29 Apr 2019  Yorkshire  Property

A 43-acre plot of commercial development land at a prominent site in Leeds is set to change hands in one of the largest commercial transactions in the UK in 2019.

The Aire Valley Land LLP (AVL), a joint venture between Harworth Group plc and Evans Property Group, has exchanged contracts for the sale of land at its Gateway 45 Leeds site to PLP.

The site will be acquired by PLP’s flagship investment vehicle, the PLP UK Logistics Venture (UKLV), which is owned by majority investor Ivanhoé Cambridge alongside Peel Group, MIRA Real Estate and PLP management.

PLP will now work with AVL to begin earthworks and on- and off-site infrastructure, alongside the submission of a reserved matters planning application to Leeds City Council for about 850,000 sq ft of industrial and distribution space across four units. Subject to planning, work will begin on constructing these new units in summer 2020.

Jeremy Greenland, chief executive of PLP, said: “We are very excited about this acquisition, which provides a clear opportunity for PLP to deliver high quality logistics space in a variety of configurations for occupiers.  Beyond this and our other three recent acquisitions, we continue to look for prime logistics developments and assets in key markets.”

PLP has recently acquired sites in Sheffield, Crewe and Knowsley, taking the value of UKLV’s assets under management (AUM) to about £500m on a completed basis.

James Pitt, development director at Evans Property Group, said: “This is an excellent outcome for all concerned which will deliver a significant proportion of the jobs promised when the Enterprise Zone was initially created.  AVL LLP’s focus now is to assist PLP to get on-site as quickly as possible so that thousands of new jobs can be delivered for the City Region to benefit from.”

Ian Ball, chief operating officer at Harworth Group plc, added: “This deal caps a superb first four months of 2019 for the Aire Valley Land Joint Venture with the agreed sale of 60 acres of employment land in three separate transactions to high-quality counterparties.  PLP has an experienced team with a proven track record and I have no doubt that they will make a success of their development.”

Earlier this month (April 2019), AVL sold an adjacent ten-acre plot of land to the University of Leeds for the development of its Institute for High Speed Rail and System Integration.

 

March 2019 – Following on from the recent announcement that works have started on site creating a new Leeds community of up to 1,800 homes at Skelton Gate in the Leeds Aire Valley, Templegate Developments Limited, the joint venture partnership of Evans Property Group and Keyland Developments, has appointed leading property agent Savills to market Phase 1 of the scheme.

Savills is seeking a housebuilder to bring forward the first phase of up to 500 homes in Phase 1 of Skelton Gate, which is transforming a 170-acre former open cast colliery site to the east of junction 45 of the M1. Planning permission is in place for up to 1,100 new homes, a primary and secondary school, public open space, a local centre and a convenience store, as well as associated infrastructure. An additional planning application is pending for a further 700 homes to take the total consented homes at Skelton Gate to 1,800.

Appointed contractor Hall Construction Services Limited is now on-site delivering the infrastructure to Phase 1 of the scheme, which is funded by a £20M Home Building Fund loan from Homes England. Phase 1 will deliver over 30 net acres of fully serviced development plots by Spring next year.

The Homes England loan will fund the delivery of infrastructure and ground preparation works for all three phases, which in total will cost over £50M. These crucial works will facilitate the development of the entire scheme, which is set to make a significant contribution to the region’s housing targets, in addition to enabling the creation of more than 500 new construction and operational jobs.

Peter Garrett, Managing Director of Keyland Developments, said; “With works on site well underway we are delighted to bring Savills into the team to market this hugely important scheme across the Leeds City Region. Regenerating this site and turning it into somewhere where a new community can thrive is hugely significant and will make a substantial contribution to housing provision across Leeds.”

James Pitt, Development Director at Evans Property Group, said; “The Savills team has extensive experience, both regionally and nationally, and is an excellent addition to the team working to bring this pivotal development to the area. Skelton Gate is a fantastic opportunity for an active housebuilder to be part of an ambitious and high-profile residential scheme that is set to make a major contribution to West Yorkshire’s housing supply.”

Simon Douglas, Director of Development Services at Savills Leeds, said; “This presents a rare opportunity for a housebuilder to be at the forefront of the vision for Skelton Gate and to work alongside our client to establish themselves as a key delivery partner for the long-term strategy in housing delivery across the site. The residential-led mixed use development will be sold fully serviced, thus we are expecting it to be particularly popular not only with national housebuilders, but with regional housebuilders too.  The successful purchaser will be able to develop on-site from Spring 2020, with the sale of houses expected later the same year.”

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2 April 2019

Aire Valley Land LLP (“AVL LLP” or the ‘Joint Venture’)

 UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS ACQUIRES KEY GATEWAY 45 PLOT TO HOST LARGE-SCALE RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTAL FACILITIES

The facility will be home to the University’s Institute for High Speed Rail and System Integration, to be co-located with planned HS2 Rolling Stock Depot to create a ‘thriving hub’ for future engineers

Aire Valley Land LLP, the joint venture between Harworth Group plc and Evans Property Group, has sold the 10-acre ‘North plot’ at its Gateway 45 Leeds development to the University of Leeds to create space to collaborate with industry on major research initiatives.

The Institute for High Speed Rail and System Integration (“Institute”) will bring a ‘whole system’ approach to high speed rail planning, design, construction and manufacturing.  It will train postgraduate engineers through new MSc courses and PhDs, including a new MSc course on Railway Engineering and Project Management, and a variety of new PhD opportunities to ensure a pipeline of skilled professionals for the industry.

Its co-location with HS2’s eastern leg Phase 2b Rolling Stock Depot on the Gateway 45 site – a facility that will enable 24-hour maintenance of the brand new high-speed trains, which will revolutionise rail travel and play a crucial role in rebalancing Britain’s economy – is considered essential to the success of both facilities.  The equipment, facilities and expertise within the Institute will create a UK centre of excellence, equipped to lead on the research and development needs for global industry partners including advanced technology development and testing, digital engineering and transport policy and economics.

Taken together, both of these facilities will make Leeds and the region a global centre for advanced rail and high speed technology, further strengthening the Leeds City Region economy.  The Institute of High Speed Rail Technology and System Integration is expected to attract significant inward investment and jobs to Leeds City Region, with the Rolling Stock Depot also expected to create up to 125 skilled jobs, building on HS2’s commitment to create 30,000 new jobs and 2,000 apprentices during the life of the project.

Professor Lisa Roberts, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Innovation at the University of Leeds, said:

“The new advanced testing facilities as part of the University’s Institute, alongside HS2’s new rolling stock depot, are a significant step forward for UK high speed rail capability.

“They position Leeds City Region as a global centre for high speed rail research and development, so we’re working closely with HS2 to ensure our facilities align with its needs and those of industry, so all sides can deliver for the country.”

Councillor Judith Blake, Leader of Leeds City Council, said:

“University of Leeds’ investment in its Institute for High Speed Rail and its co-location with HS2 is a game changer for the UK, the city and Leeds City Region.  It will be world leading in its field and cement the UK’s position as a global leader in rail technology.  The Institute will support the Council’s Inclusive Growth Strategy, which aims to give young people in Leeds the opportunity to develop the modern skills employers need in 21^st Century Britain.”

Mark Thurston, CEO of HS2 Ltd, said:

“HS2 is driving investment and growth up and down the country, and I’m delighted to see that Leeds is harnessing every opportunity that the project brings. We have always said that HS2 is much more than just a railway and this is another great example of the role it will play in rebalancing Britain’s economy and creating a highly skilled workforce for the future.”

The site will also include the University of Leeds’ Centre for Infrastructure Materials, created to support one of the key foundations of the UK’s Industrial strategy. It will develop and test the long-term impact of changing conditions on the wide range of materials used to construct built environments around the world.

The Gateway 45 is adjacent to Junction 45 of the M1 that extends to 166 acres and has outline planning consent for 2.64 million sq ft of commercial space.  Aire Valley Land LLP has set spent the past four years preparing the site for development, including completing a £7.5 million infrastructure and ground works programme for the entire site using a loan facility from the Leeds City Region.  Leeds City Council opened its 1,000 space Park & Ride facility at the site in June 2017, providing commuters with a 15 minute bus link to Leeds City Centre.  Aire Valley will also be promoting the remaining plots for a range of commercial uses, including manufacturing and logistics.

James Pitt, Development Director at Evans Property Group, commented:

“The University of Leeds is exactly the sort of high-value occupier we envisaged when we originally masterplanned Gateway 45.  AVL LLP’s focus now is supporting the University to get on-site as quickly as possible in order for the benefits of their world-class facility to rapidly come forward.”

Ian Ball, Executive Director of Income Generation at Harworth Group plc, added:

“This fantastic deal sets the tone for other high-value manufacturing and logistics development at Gateway 45 to come forward.  With HS2’s Rolling Stock Depot to be located adjacent to the University’s facility and Leeds Council’s Park & Ride already in operation, AVL LLP will now promote the site’s remaining plots to relevant end users to add to the thousands of jobs already delivered in the Aire Valley Enterprise Zone.”

For further information:

Harworth Group plc Iain Thomson, Head of Communications & IR	T: 0114 349 3131

 

February 2019 – Templegate Developments Limited, the joint venture partnership of Evans Property Group and Keyland Developments, has started work on site to deliver a new sustainable community to include up to 1,800 new homes, at Skelton Gate in Leeds Aire Valley.

Appointed contractor Hall Construction Services Limited is now on-site delivering Phase 1 of the scheme, which is funded by a £20M Home Building Fund loan from Homes England. Phase 1 will deliver over 30 net acres of fully serviced development plots by Spring next year.

The 170-acre former open cast colliery site, to the east of Junction 45 of the M1, has planning permission for up to 1,100 new homes, a primary and secondary school, public open space, a local centre and a convenience store, as well as associated infrastructure. An additional application is pending for a further 700 homes to take the total consented homes at Skelton Gate to 1,800.

The Homes England loan will fund the delivery of infrastructure and ground preparation works for all three phases, which in total will cost of over £50M. These crucial works will facilitate the development of the entire scheme, which is set to make a significant contribution to the region’s housing targets, in addition to enabling the creation of more than 500 new construction and operational jobs.
Peter Garrett, Managing Director of Keyland Developments, said; “After more than a decade of formulating plans for Skelton Gate, it is incredibly exciting to be live on-site delivering what is one of the most significant regeneration schemes in the Leeds City Region. Skelton Gate has received great support from the City Council and with the backing of the Homes England loan we have commenced the works that will pave the way for this groundbreaking scheme.”

James Pitt, Development Director at Evans Property Group, said; “This major commitment from Templegate Developments, facilitated by the multi-million pound Home Building Fund loan from Homes England, has enabled us to start on the first of three phases of development. We are delighted to have Hall Construction as our construction partner who will deliver the ground works and infrastructure on phase 1 to create serviced development platforms on 33 acres. Game changing developments such as this are achieved through close collaboration and hard work between public and private sector and we are very proud to be actively delivering such an ambitious scheme.”

Neil Milligan, Head of Infrastructure and Complex Projects at Homes England added: “We’re delighted to be assisting the development of the Skelton Gate site through investment in infrastructure. Homes England is committed to working with our partners to deliver new homes in the places where they’re most needed. Supporting the development of strategic housing sites such as Skelton Gate is key to achieving that.”

As part of the development proposals, Templegate Developments Limited is also transferring its interests in those parts of Skelton Lake within the site to Leeds City Council in order for the Council to create, possibly in partnership with the RSPB, a new nature reserve. Templegate Developments has also committed to a significant financial contribution to the ongoing management cost of the nature reserve.

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Tuesday 10 July 2018 – Templegate Developments Limited, the joint venture partnership of Evans Property Group and Keyland Developments, has submitted a planning application to Leeds City Council to build a further 700 new homes on the 170 acre Skelton Gate site within the Leeds Aire Valley, taking the total number of homes being brought forward to 1,800.

Planning consent was granted in November 2017 for the creation of a new mixed-use sustainable community at Skelton Gate comprising up to 1,100 new homes, a primary and secondary school, public open space, a local centre and a convenience store as well as associated infrastructure.

Following Leeds City Council’s Full Council approving the adoption of the Aire Valley Leeds Area Action Plan (AVLAAP), land at Skelton Gate was allocated for a further 700 dwellings, to complement the already consented scheme and to enable a sustainable extension to the “Main Urban Area”.

The AVLAAP Final Inspector’s Report stated that; ‘…the provision of 1801 dwellings, rather than 1100 dwellings, on the site would make a real difference to securing the long-term provision of the necessary physical and social infrastructure to support the development of the site. In particular, the resulting increase in the number of residents would make the provision of a viable bus link to the nearby park and ride site, providing access into the city centre, far more likely to be sustainable in the long-term. Moreover, the additional people living on the site likely to result from 1801 dwellings, rather than 1100, would directly support the provision of education facilities on site, including a through-school, and a local centre incorporating a retail element, as well as other types of social and green infrastructure.’

As part of the development proposals, Templegate Developments Limited is also transferring its interests in those parts of Skelton Lake within the site to Leeds City Council in order for the Council to create, possibly in partnership with the RSPB, a new nature reserve. Templegate Developments has also committed to a significant financial contribution to the ongoing management cost of the nature reserve.

The 170-acre former open cast colliery site is located to the east of Junction 45 of the M1 and its delivery will enable the creation of more than 500 new construction and operational jobs.

James Pitt, Development Director at Evans Property Group, commented; “Templegate Developments approached the Council, the Homes and Communities Agency and the then established Yorkshire Forward nearly ten years ago to promote closer working on the regeneration potential for the lower Aire Valley. Under a memorandum of understanding this partnership set out to help meet the challenge of bringing development forward to deliver on a shared vision and to make a significant contribution to the housing and employment objectives of the Area Action Plan. The recent allocations under the AAP and this subsequent application for additional homes at Skelton Gate is the culmination of this collaborative working and will further the major investment proposals by Templegate Developments in this significant regeneration scheme.”

Peter Garrett, Managing Director of Keyland Developments, said; “We’re really excited about this development. Our planning application for these additional new homes is intended to complement the existing approved scheme and will make a significant contribution to meeting housing needs in Leeds. The extra residential dwellings will not only make a huge difference to the area’s housing provision but will help us create a sustainable pattern of development in the Aire Valley.”

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June 2018 – Leeds-based Evans Property Group, in partnership with the University of York, has completed the construction of a new state of the art Medical Centre and further amenities at its Kimberlow Hill Retail Park, located at Kimberlow Rise adjacent to the University of York Heslington East campus.

The new £2.5m Medical Centre, comprising 10,500 sq ft and run by Unity Health, is now completed and opened to the public earlier this year and is expected to attract circa 75,000 visitors annually.  The Medical Centre replaces the existing University of York campus surgery and incorporates the surgery from Hull Road.

This now provides much needed larger and more accessible facilities to serve the needs of a growing patient list from the local community, as well as 16,000 students and 4,500 university staff.  New facilities include 16 clinical consulting rooms, a suite of rooms fitted for minor surgery procedures, and dedicated phlebotomy room as well as a 50-seater seminar room available for community use and 57-seat waiting room.

The Kimberlow Hill Retail Park is within the suburb of Heslington in the east of York, on the edge of the University campus.  A Greggs bakery and Nisa Local convenience store have both recently opened on site. In addition, a pharmacy, Subway and a tanning business, Indigo Sun, are due to add to the retail parade to serve the community in the near future.

Evans’ close partnership with the University of York has already delivered three award-winning student residencies and facilities totalling around 2000 beds and £100m of investment. Heslington East has witnessed significant growth in recent years, which includes a range of academic and residential facilities and a new sports village, which features a swimming pool, all-weather pitches, a fitness suite and studios, as well as an outdoor cycle track and velodrome.

Richard Bean, Senior Asset Manager at Evans Property Group, commented:

“We are delighted to announce completion of the new Medical Centre operated by Unity Health, together with a number of additional retail outlets to include Greggs bakery and Nisa Local, designed to satisfy the growing needs of the Heslington East campus and surrounding areas. The new Medical Centre now more effectively supports the health and wellbeing of the local community, as well as University students and staff.”

Louise Johnston, Managing Partner, Unity Health commented;

“Unity Health is proud to have the newest and most up to date primary healthcare centre in York. We are really pleased to offer our patients this amazing facility which we have been building up to for some time. Not only will it improve our patient environment significantly, but it will make our working lives so much better, creating the best clinical space to see and treat our 24,000 patients. We hope our patients will appreciate and value this new facility as much as our team here at Unity Health.”

May 2018 – Leeds-based Evans Property Group has agreed a new letting to the UK’s largest specialist law firm, Stowe Family Law at its Grade A Minerva office building within Leeds’ Bond Court city centre development.

Stowe Family Law has agreed half a floor, comprising 2,631 sq ft on the second floor on a six year lease term at the extensively upgraded Minerva building, which offers prime space arranged over ten floors.

The leading law firm is relocating from smaller premises at Portland Street in Leeds as part of a rapid expansion plan following its acquisition by private equity house, Livingbridge, in February 2017.  Founded by Marilyn Stowe, the law firm now has more than 140 staff and a network of 14 offices across the UK.

Evans Property Group injected life into the Bond Court area of Leeds City Centre with a major £25m investment to create high quality commercial and leisure space in addition to extensive public realm works. In collaboration with Leeds City Council, the team’s five-year project has now transformed the business district, with the office buildings of Minerva and Capitol providing much-needed Grade A, BREEAM Excellent space.

Bond Court is also home to its jewel in the crown, the luxury 5* boutique Dakota Deluxe hotel, several stylish restaurants and revitalised public spaces.

Since its extensive refurbishment, Minerva has attracted a host of high calibre tenants, including three recent lettings to; corporate finance practice Sentio Partners LLP, leading data and services provider Proact IT and specialist business advisory firm FRP Advisory.

Richard Bean, Asset Manager at Evans Property Group, commented:

“We are delighted to welcome such a highly regarded law firm to Minerva as a new base to support its expansion plans.  The City of Leeds is a great place to be as a leading financial and legal centre and Minerva is a prestigious address with access to a wide range of high calibre fellow tenants such as global financial services company, UBS and Standard Life.”

Clem McDowell, Senior Surveyor at JLL, added;

“We are delighted to confirm a further letting at Minerva to such a prestigious and well-respected firm of solicitors. This latest deal adds to the continuous success of the building in attracting a number of discerning tenants. The building is now almost full with circa 1,500 sq ft of space remaining. ”

CBRE and JLL are joint office agents on Minerva.

November 2017 – Evans Property Group in partnership with the University of York has secured a series of lettings at its Kimberlow Hill Retail Park, located at Kimberlow Rise adjacent to the University of York Heslington East campus. It is being developed to provide a new Medical Centre, retail parade and convenience store to serve the growing campus needs and local community.

The Kimberlow Hill Retail Park is within the suburb of Heslington in the east of York, on the edge of the University campus, with the retail element scheduled for completion later this month with planned opening dates in early 2018.  A Medical Centre, run by Unity Health will also open in March 2018. The facility extends 20,000 sq ft and will attract an estimated 75,000 visitors annually. A 4,500 sq ft convenience store will operate as a NISA Local, whilst Greggs and sandwich chain Subway add to the line-up of retailers.

Evans’ close partnership with the University of York has already delivered three award-winning student residencies and facilities totalling around 2000 beds and £100m of investment. Heslington East has witnessed significant growth in recent years, which includes a range of academic and residential facilities and a new sports village, which features a swimming pool, all-weather pitches, a fitness suite and studios, and an outdoor cycle track and velodrome.

In the region of 16,000 students, attend the University alongside 4,500 staff and the Kimberlow Hill Retail Park forms part of the University’s strategy to provide both local residents with retail facilities as well as a brand new Medical Centre operated by Unity Health.

James Pitt, Development Director at Evans Property Group, commented:

“The ongoing investment into expanding the University’s student housing provision resulted in the need for supporting health and retail facilities close to the 161 acre Heslington East campus.  We are delighted to have delivered the first phase of retail and convenience store which brings a mix of both independent retailers and well known high street brands to the area, anchored by a new healthcare facility.”

Jon Greenwood, Director of the University of York’s Commercial Services Department commented: “The ongoing development of the University’s Heslington East campus, along with its growing population of students and staff has resulted in the need to improve the facilities we provide. This development, supported by the Evans property group, will offer students, staff, the local community new retail opportunities, and an enhanced medical care provision.”

November 2017 – Templegate Developments Limited, the joint venture partnership of Evans Property Group and Keyland Developments, has been granted planning permission from Leeds City Council to deliver a new community of up to 1100 new homes, primary and secondary schools, public open space, a local centre, convenience store and associated infrastructure on the 170 acre Skelton Gate site within the Leeds Aire Valley.

Bringing forward the new development could facilitate in excess of 500 new construction and operational jobs.

The planning consent will facilitate the transformation of Skelton Gate, located to the east of Junction 45 of the M1, into a sustainable mixed-use community development making a significant contribution to the Council’s housing requirement which seeks to deliver a minimum of 6,500 new homes within the Aire Valley by 2028.

As part of the development proposals, Templegate Developments Limited has agreed to transfer those parts of Skelton Lake within the site to Leeds City Council in order for it to manage, in partnership with the RSPB, a new nature reserve.

Leeds City Council met on the 8th November 2017 and their Full Council approved adoption of the Aire Valley Leeds Area Action Plan (AVLAAP). Land at Skelton Gate for up to a further 700 dwellings can now come forward from the release of Green Belt to complement the consented scheme and to enable the development of a sustainable extension to the Main Urban Area. Following careful examination, the Government’s Planning Inspectorate concluded that exceptional circumstances have been demonstrated to enable a new community to come forward in a more sustainable manner, making it the first land to be released from the Green Belt since the Unitary Development Plan was adopted more than 15 years ago.

The Aire Valley area of Leeds is undergoing a renaissance of regeneration with significant investment into several key employment developments within the Leeds City Region Enterprise Zone to the west of the site, where Leeds City Council’s Park and Ride transport interchange is now operational, connecting the area with the heart of Leeds City Centre.

Peter Garrett, Managing Director of Keyland Developments, said; “We are very pleased that our collaborative approach to dealing with the local planning authority, Leeds City Council, has allowed the team to secure planning consent for over 1,000 new homes and has unlocked, through the allocation, land for a further 700 homes.  The combined housing numbers will allow us to create a sustainable community on this key site and make a significant contribution to meeting the City’s housing needs.”

James Pitt, Development Director at Evans Property Group, comments; “The permission and complementing allocation on this former colliery site means Templegate Developments can now bring forward major investment in ground preparation and infrastructure works to facilitate the scheme. We are in dialogue with the Homes and Communities Agency to see how their Home Building Fund can assist in accelerating that process.”