Redevelopment plans unveiled for Altrincham site

Network Space has revealed its plans for the redevelopment of the former Cartwright headquarters in Altrincham.Re-branded as Broadheath Networkcentre, the proposals include a mixture of high quality refurbishment alongside new builds. It aims to create a modern, multi-let industrial site which will appeal to a variety of businesses. The Atlantic Street development will deliver 196,000 sq ft of accommodation across eight buildings, with workspace available from 2,100 sq ft to 28,000 sq ft. Network Space will also seek to reuse and recycle existing structures. It is proposing the use of photovoltaic panels for renewable energy provision, as well as electric vehicle charging on all units. It comes after Newtwork Space exchanged contracts for the purchase of the 11.4-acre site earlier this year.Acquired from administrators for an undisclosed sum, Network Space will refurbish and redevelop the Altrincham site to meet existing and future demand for industrial property.A planning application has been submitted and Network Space hopes to start on site early next year. It anticipates some of the high quality refurbished units being ready for occupation in summer 2022 and new builds by the end of the year. It said the development will “revitalise” the site, creating new jobs and providing “much needed” speculative workspace in the region.Jonathan Williams at Savills and Will Kenyon at B8 have been appointed as letting agents for Broadheath Networkcentre. The wider professional team includes Walker Sime, project management and quantity surveying, AEW architects, Tetra Tech engineering services and Spawforths is the planning advisor.