Energy efficiency is just part of the deal at Station Place

One of the biggest decisions a business can make is where to locate, and for many it’s never been more important than during the current economic climate.

Over the past few years we have seen widespread industrial property shortages, further exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. Then there’s the spiralling cost of energy which means the energy performance of a building becomes a key factor when deciding where to locate a business – especially if you’re committing to a five or even ten-year lease deal. 

That’s why Station Place is a stand-out development for 2022.

The new units have an EPC rating on the high end of B, or in other words are ‘very energy efficient’, something that could save businesses thousands of pounds over a five or ten-year lease term compared to an older industrial unit with a lower EPC rating. That’s not to mention the ongoing maintenance savings businesses would make from occupying a new unit.

The new units at Station Place will offer tenants not only space to grow their business on a conveniently located industrial estate, but energy efficient premises which could save them thousands of pounds on their utility bills over the course of their tenancy.

“It’s widely acknowledged there is a shortage of industrial stock in the North-East and indeed across the UK,” says Adrian Goodhall of Rokeby Developments. “The new units at Station Place vary in size up to 10,000sq.ft and have an EPC B rating, which means they will deliver substantial energy savings for businesses in the long term, a key consideration for any business. All units have the option to install electric car charging points as well as super-fast fibre optic broadband. Plus, ongoing maintenance costs are significantly reduced with a new build.

“Overall Station Place is an excellent opportunity for ambitious businesses looking to plan ahead for the future in new buildings that are going to stand the test of time for many years to come.”

Station Place is part of the wider £90m Merchant Park industrial scheme in Newton Aycliffe – a 65-acre development at Aycliffe Business Park which is located off J59 of the A1(M) and is home to Hitachi Rail Europe.

The £4.8m scheme will deliver several new industrial units up to 10,000sq.ft, supporting new and expanding businesses in Newton Aycliffe and beyond and creating up to 130 jobs in County Durham.

Businesses located at Station Place will be in good company as Aycliffe Business Park is home to over 500 companies including international businesses such as Husqvarna, Gestamp Tallent and Lidl.

Business Durham - which will manage Station Place as part of its extensive portfolio of industrial property - has found that occupancy levels have never been higher.

Anne Ellwood, property manager for the south, said: “We manage over 500 commercial properties around the county and have never been busier, especially on industrial sites. One notable shift we have seen in recent months is that more and more businesses are focussing on energy efficiency. As the cost of gas and electricity rise businesses have to seriously consider the running costs of their buildings as part of their long-term strategy. The units at Station Place are some of the best on the market in this region, and given the current level of interest, we’re not expecting them to be available for long.”

Station Place will be ready for occupation in June 2022, but viewings are available now.

For more information about Station Place and to book a viewing visit www.stationplace.co.uk