Firethorn secures approval for North Yorkshire logistics scheme

Commercial property investor and developer Firethorn Trust has secured planning consent for 660,000 sq ft of logistics warehouse space in North Yorkshire.Located adjacent to the Sherburn Enterprise Park in Leeds, Firethorn’s 37-acre scheme will comprise four units, completed to net-zero carbon in construction.Following approval from Selby District Council, work on site will begin in November, with completion expected in the third quarter of 2023. An Excellent’ BREEAM rating is targeted.Paul Martin, development director at Firethorn, said: “With units ranging from 57,750 to 280,000 sq ft, Sherburn42 is set to be a significant development for the region.”Providing a flexible, modern and sustainable space, and with excellent transport connections linking road, rail and sea, we believe the scheme offers a smart solution for businesses looking to expand their operations.”Now that we have received the green light from the council, we look forward to beginning work on site and bringing this project forward at pace.”Benefiting from up to 4MvA power, the approved plans include eaves heights of 15m to haunch, 11 ground-level access doors and 633 parking spaces.The letting agents on the scheme are Colliers, Lambert Smith Hampton, and Carter Towler.