Planning approved for Eurocentral development

A Motherwell industrial and logistics development has secured planning consent for 200,000 sq ft of new space at one of Scotland’s key distribution locations.

Developers Manse LLP and J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) Plc have received approval from North Lanarkshire Council for Eurocentral Gateway, a new two-unit scheme at Eurocentral.

The project, advised by planning consultant Porter Planning, will deliver two high-specification buildings of approximately 80,000sq ft and 120,000sq ft.

Construction is expected to begin in autumn, with practical completion anticipated by autumn 2027.

The development will include dock and ground level loading, 12.5m eaves heights, large yards, office accommodation, EV charging points, energy monitoring systems and PV panels.

Both units are targeting EPC A ratings and BREEAM Excellent accreditation, reflecting a focus on sustainability and operational efficiency.

Located at the eastern entrance to Eurocentral, the scheme benefits from direct access to the M8 motorway.

CBRE and Colliers have been appointed as joint leasing agents and are seeking occupier interest ahead of construction starting.

Iain Davidson, director in Colliers industrial and logistics team, said: “Securing planning permission means Eurocentral Gateway is now moving from aspiration to reality.

“The specification is among the strongest we’ve seen on the M8 corridor, and its position gives occupiers a connectivity advantage that is genuinely difficult to match elsewhere in Scotland.

“We anticipate strong occupier interest in these buildings and would urge interested businesses to engage with us early to avoid missing out.”

Craig Semple, director at CBRE Scotland, added: “Planning consent for Eurocentral Gateway is a significant step forward for the Central Belt industrial market. 

“Demand for prime, well-specified space remains strong, and supply is still tight, so the prospect of two new buildings of this quality at one of Scotland's best-connected locations will no doubt be of interest to occupiers.”

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