BPD lodges plans for first phase of business park

Brackley Property Developments (BPD) has lodged plans for the first phase of a new business park in Leicestershire.The commercial developer has submitted a reserved matters application to Harborough District Council for Elm Business Park in Broughton Astley.The scheme proposes the development of industrial and warehouse units ranging in size from approximately 8,000 to 50,000 sq ft on a 17-acre site adjacent to Broughton Astley Golf Complex.Units will be available on a design and build basis, which will provide occupiers with the opportunity to tailor the size and specification to their requirements. The largest building that can be accommodated is about 120,000 sq ft, subject to layout.Elm Business Park lies on a prominent site off the B4114 Coventry Road, within six miles of the M1/M69 interchange. Outline planning consent was granted in December 2020 for a mix of uses including industrial, office, retail and leisure.Andrew & Ashwell and Bray Fox Smith are retained agents for the scheme.