The built environment is responsible for about 37% of all carbon emissions globally. So improving energy efficiency is of the most important factors in achieving Net Zero carbon emissions.

Meanwhile the rise in e-commerce – accelerated by the pandemic – has driven greater investment in urban and last-mile logistics; and factors such as use diversification and re-shoring are helping to sustain demand.

So low-carbon logistics facilities are becoming increasingly attractive to organisations as a way to meet consumer demand, cut operating costs, accelerate their own Net Zero journey by reducing emissions, and future-proof their real estate portfolio against incoming regulation.

Bridges has partnered with Graftongate to develop Nursling 135, a new c.135,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art industrial unit, on a 6-acre site at Nursling Industrial Estate, Mauretania Road, near Jct 3 of the M27. It is strategically positioned within an established industrial and logistics zone, stretching from the M27 to the Port of Southampton.

The Nursling development is zero carbon in operation, thanks to sustainable features such as PV panels and rainwater harvesting. It has achieved EPC A+ and BREEAM Outstanding – making it one of the UK’s most sustainable industrial buildings.

The built environment is responsible for about 37% of all carbon emissions globally. So improving energy efficiency is of the most important factors in achieving Net Zero carbon emissions.

Meanwhile the rise in e-commerce – accelerated by the pandemic – has driven greater investment in urban and last-mile logistics; and factors such as use diversification and re-shoring are helping to sustain demand.

So low-carbon logistics facilities are becoming increasingly attractive to organisations as a way to meet consumer demand, cut operating costs, accelerate their own Net Zero journey by reducing emissions, and future-proof their real estate portfolio against incoming regulation.

Bridges has partnered with Wrenbridge and Gallagher Properties to develop Paddock Wood, a new 200,000 sq. ft. best-in-class industrial and logistics development with a range of high-quality units designed to meet the growing demand for modern logistics space in the South-East. Following consent, construction is scheduled to commence in Q1 2026, with completion and occupation expected later in the year.

Thanks to smart design and the use of on-site renewables, the Paddock Wood scheme is expected to be one of the most sustainable industrial developments in the UK, targeting EPC A+ and Net Zero Carbon in Operation.

The built environment is responsible for about 37% of all carbon emissions globally. So improving energy efficiency is of the most important factors in achieving Net Zero carbon emissions.

Meanwhile the rise in e-commerce – accelerated by the pandemic – has driven greater investment in urban and last-mile logistics; and factors such as use diversification and re-shoring are helping to sustain demand.

So low-carbon logistics facilities are becoming increasingly attractive to organisations as a way to meet consumer demand, cut operating costs, accelerate their own Net Zero journey by reducing emissions, and future-proof their real estate portfolio against incoming regulation.

Bridges and our partner Chancerygate have been granted planning consent to build Harlequin Industrial Park, a highly sustainable 90,000 sq ft Grade A urban logistics development in Hayes, west London.

Harlequin will sit in an established industrial location on Southall Lane with Beaver Industrial Estate, International Trading Estate and Western International Market all nearby. The development benefits from excellent road connectivity and is less than one mile from junction three of the M4 motorway and four miles from the A40.

Once complete, the scheme will comprise nine units ranging from 5,100 sq ft to 39,700 sq ft, with a projected gross development value of around £40m.

Construction work is due to start in 2024 after the demolition of the office buildings currently on the site.

All properties at the development will target a minimum EPC rating of A+ and a BREEAM Excellent rating. They will feature electric vehicle charging points along with solar cells which provide occupiers with affordable green energy. In addition, the units will be constructed from high-performance building materials to reduce CO2 emissions.

The built environment is responsible for about 37% of all carbon emissions globally. So improving energy efficiency is of the most important factors in achieving Net Zero carbon emissions.

Meanwhile the rise in e-commerce – accelerated by the pandemic – has driven greater investment in urban and last-mile logistics; and factors such as use diversification and re-shoring are helping to sustain demand.

So low-carbon logistics facilities are becoming increasingly attractive to organisations as a way to meet consumer demand, cut operating costs, accelerate their own Net Zero journey by reducing emissions, and future-proof their real estate portfolio

Bridges and our partner Chancerygate acquired a 12-acre site known as Erdington, on Chester Road in north-east Birmingham.
The site is a prime urban logistics location in an established employment area, with excellent access to central Birmingham and the wider region via Junction 6 of the M6 motorway (just 2 miles away).
We are seeking planning consent to demolish the existing low-quality buildings in order to develop a 300,000 sq. ft. multi-unit warehouse scheme, with approx. 26 units ranging from 4,000 to 33,000 sq. ft.

The development will target best-in-class sustainability credentials: EPC A+, BREEAM Excellent and Net Zero Carbon in operation.

The site was previously home to a car parts manufacturer, which closed down in 2021 with the loss of over 500 jobs. We estimate that once all 26 units are occupied, they could support between 400 and 500 local jobs, in addition to those created during the construction process.

The built environment is responsible for about 37% of all carbon emissions globally. So improving energy efficiency is of the most important factors in achieving Net Zero carbon emissions.

Meanwhile the rise in e-commerce – accelerated by the pandemic – has driven greater investment in urban and last-mile logistics; and factors such as use diversification and re-shoring are helping to sustain demand.

So low-carbon logistics facilities are becoming increasingly attractive to organisations as a way to meet consumer demand, cut operating costs, accelerate their own Net Zero journey by reducing emissions, and future-proof their real estate portfolio against incoming regulation.

Alongside our partner Chancerygate, we are constructing 254,000 sq. ft. of industrial space
in two phases: 17 units (totalling 110,00 sq.ft.) in the first phase, and 14 units (totalling 144,00 sq.ft.) in the second.

There has been very strong occupier interest in the site, with a number of lettings having now exchanged on agreement for leases – reflecting the strong demand locally for high-quality, highly sustainable industrial units.

The current dated buildings on the site are being demolished – and remediation work completed according to best-practice environmental guidelines – to make way for small, energy-efficient industrial units that will appeal to SME occupiers.

These units will utilise enewable energy technologies such as photovoltaic (PV) panels and are targeting BREEAM “Very Good” and EPC ratings of B as a minimum. This is expected to reduce utility costs for tenants and minimise the development impact on the environment.

It is estimated that when both phases are fully occupied, the new development will support approximately 300 jobs for the local area.

The built environment is responsible for about 37% of all carbon emissions globally. So improving energy efficiency is of the most important factors in achieving Net Zero carbon emissions.

Meanwhile the rise in e-commerce – accelerated by the pandemic – has driven greater investment in urban and last-mile logistics; and factors such as use diversification and re-shoring are helping to sustain demand.

So low-carbon logistics facilities are becoming increasingly attractive to organisations as a way to meet consumer demand, cut operating costs, accelerate their own Net Zero journey by reducing emissions, and future-proof their real estate portfolio against incoming regulation.

In March 2022, Bridges and our partner Chancerygate acquired, off-market, a 7.85-acre site on London Road, Adlington.
The site is adjacent to the Poynton Relief Road, a £50m highway investment that completed in March 2023, shortening the journey from the site to Manchester Airport to a 10-minute drive.
A planning application for c.165,000 sq. ft. of industrial/warehouses across 11 units, ranging in size from 1,700 to 24,500 sq. ft., was submitted in Q2 2023. These units should prove attractive to SME occupiers.

The development is targeting BREEAM “Excellent” and EPC A. An energy strategy is being developed to demonstrate a commitment to constructing to the targeted EPC rating.
The site had been vacant for a long time, and had only recently been occupied by a construction company as storage space for vehicles and construction materials. The development proposals would create employment space that would support approximately 210 jobs for the local community.

The built environment is responsible for about 37% of all carbon emissions globally. So improving energy efficiency is of the most important factors in achieving Net Zero carbon emissions.

Meanwhile the rise in e-commerce – accelerated by the pandemic – has driven greater investment in urban and last-mile logistics; and factors such as use diversification and re-shoring are helping to sustain demand.

So low-carbon logistics facilities are becoming increasingly attractive to organisations as a way to meet consumer demand, cut operating costs, accelerate their own Net Zero journey by reducing emissions, and future-proof their real estate portfolio against incoming regulation.

Bridges and our partner Chancerygate acquired this prime 5.3 acre site, located a mile to the south of Dublin airport, in Q2 2022. A planning application was submitted in March 2023 for the construction of 120,745 sq. ft. of industrial/logistics space, in 13 units, ranging from 3,800 sq. ft. to 18,675 sq. ft.

The development targets a highly sustainable specification of BREEAM “Excellent” or equivalent, and we are exploring the possibility of LEED Gold standard and BER A (equivalent to UK EPC). Currently 169kWp/c.800sqm of solar photovoltaic panels are proposed.

The site was previously largely vacant, occupied only by a small bungalow and used as office and storage space for vehicles and construction materials. The development proposals are revitalising a disused site, enabling employment space for approximately 150 jobs.

The built environment is responsible for about 37% of all carbon emissions globally. So improving energy efficiency is of the most important factors in achieving Net Zero carbon emissions.

Meanwhile the rise in e-commerce – accelerated by the pandemic – has driven greater investment in urban and last-mile logistics; and factors such as use diversification and re-shoring are helping to sustain demand.

So low-carbon logistics facilities are becoming increasingly attractive to organisations as a way to meet consumer demand, cut operating costs, accelerate their own Net Zero journey by reducing emissions, and future-proof their real estate portfolio against incoming regulation.

Planning has been secured to build a single B2/B8 industrial/ storage unit of c.52,000 sq. ft. on this prominent site in Bracknell, which had once housed the local ice rink but had been lying vacant since lockdown. Construction is now under way on site.

The scheme is designed to a highly sustainable BREEAM “Excellent”, EPC A+ and Net Zero Carbon standard. The proposals expect to deliver a biodiversity net gain of c.35% as well as improving the health, well-being and productivity of the occupants (due to better environmental conditions and initiatives such as cycling/shower, appropriate daylighting provision).

The built environment is responsible for about 37% of all carbon emissions globally. So improving energy efficiency is of the most important factors in achieving Net Zero carbon emissions.

Meanwhile the rise in e-commerce – accelerated by the pandemic – has driven greater investment in urban and last-mile logistics; and factors such as use diversification and re-shoring are helping to sustain demand.

So low-carbon logistics facilities are becoming increasingly attractive to organisations as a way to meet consumer demand, cut operating costs, accelerate their own Net Zero journey by reducing emissions, and future-proof their real estate portfolio against incoming regulation.

Bridges completed the purchase in 2025 of a seven-acre redundant brownfield sit, with plans to redevelop the site and deliver 130,000 sq. ft. of highly sustainable industrial/logistics warehousing.

The scheme is designed to BREEAM “Excellent” and EPC A+ in a site with a large power supply and strong transport links. By utilising onsite renewable energy technologies, a 100% reduction in operational carbon over a standard new-build property of the same specifications is targeted.

The built environment is responsible for about 37% of all carbon emissions globally. So improving energy efficiency is of the most important factors in achieving Net Zero carbon emissions.

Meanwhile the rise in e-commerce – accelerated by the pandemic – has driven greater investment in urban and last-mile logistics; and factors such as use diversification and re-shoring are helping to sustain demand.

So low-carbon logistics facilities are becoming increasingly attractive to organisations as a way to meet consumer demand, cut operating costs, accelerate their own Net Zero journey by reducing emissions, and future-proof their real estate portfolio against incoming regulation.

Bridges completed the purchase in 2022 of a prime site adjacent to Junction 6 of the M20, after receipt of planning consent for 300,000 sq. ft. of industrial/logistics development comprising six units. Construction is now underway, with practical completion expected in 2024.

The scheme is designed to BREEAM “Excellent”, EPC A+ and Net Zero Carbon specification. It incorporates over 1,500 sqm. of photovoltaic cells and is expected to future-proof occupants against energy price inflation, saving costs as well as CO2 emissions.

The site, which has been vacant for many years, will support around 200 jobs on-site for one year during construction, and approximately 430 jobs once it is fully operational.

The built environment is responsible for about 37% of all carbon emissions globally. So improving energy efficiency is of the most important factors in achieving Net Zero carbon emissions.

Meanwhile the rise in e-commerce – accelerated by the pandemic – has driven greater investment in urban and last-mile logistics; and factors such as use diversification and re-shoring are helping to sustain demand.

So low-carbon logistics facilities are becoming increasingly attractive to organisations as a way to meet consumer demand, cut operating costs, accelerate their own Net Zero journey by reducing emissions, and future-proof their real estate portfolio against incoming regulation.

Bridges acquired this site in early 2022 alongide Opus North, and submitted an outline planning consent for c.505,000 sq. ft. of majority industrial but also trade counter, drive-thrus and restaurants.

The proposals aim to regenerate and remediate an area located to the eastern side of Wakefield City.

The industrial units are targeting BREEAM “Very Good” and EPC ratings of B as a minimum. This is expected to reduce utility costs for tenants and minimise the development’s
impact on the environment. Renewable energy technologies such as photovoltaic panels are proposed.

The proposed development will enable jobs on a vacant site. The small energy-efficient industrial units will appeal to SME occupiers and employees from the local community. It is estimated that when the scheme is fully occupied, the new development willn support approximately 800 jobs.

In order to achieve a net zero carbon economy by 2050, the UK must reduce its total energy consumption and increase renewable energy usage. The built environment accounts for approximately 40% of energy use and around 40% of the UK’s total carbon footprint – so improving the energy-efficiency of our buildings is critical if we want to reach our net zero targets. What’s more, there is growing demand from occupiers for sustainable buildings that can reduce running costs and contribute to achieving ESG objectives.

In recent years, interest in industrial and logistics facilities has soared, driven by the transition to online retail. Demand was 86% above the long-term annual average in 2021, with vacancy rates falling sharply. By delivering high-quality and sustainable industrial and warehouse buildings, Bridges can meet this demand and contribute to the net zero transition, while also boosting local employment and economic growth.

Verda Park in Wallingford, Oxfordshire stands on a 7.6-acre site that has been vacant for the past 40 years. While the site had an extant planning consent for a single industrial unit of c.160,000 sq. ft., Bridges and our joint venture partner Equation Properties received planning consent in Q4 2020 for a 12-unit industrial warehousing scheme with a total area of 154,268 sq. ft. The scheme was branded as ‘Verda Park’, and four lettings (comprising c.60% of the scheme) had been secured at the time of practical completion in April 2022.

Our impact strategy was to build high-quality, highly environmentally sustainable industrial buildings for SMEs. The target EPC rating is A+ for the entire scheme, alongside a series of measures to minimise CO2 emissions, helping to decarbonise the built environment. BREEAM “Excellent” and Net Zero Carbon certification is also targeted.