potential as Sussex work begins

Panattoni has begun speculatively developing a 452,469sq ft last-mile logistics development at Burgess Hill, 45 miles south of London.

south coast markets, and is adjacent to facilities occupied by DPD and Roche.

TUB

Bartrums has added three more Fruehauf stepframe bathtub tipping trailers to its fleet to boost its UK-wide malt barley haulage operation. The order strengthens the East Anglian company’s relationship with Fruehauf, which stretches back more than a decade. The 53cu m-capacity bathtubs join a fleet of 170 trucks and 250 trailers operated by the family-run business, which is building a new 80,000sq ft warehouse to manage the growth of its haulage work. Expected to cover 130,000 km per year, the bathtubs are specified with front-access combined ladder and walkways, smartphone-enabled PM1155 weigh systems and a Dawbarn Hydroclear electric sheeting system.

Construction follows the granting of planning consent by Mid Sussex District Council at the end of January and reflects Panattoni’s confidence in the strength of the south coast logistics market, where it said the demand-supply imbalance is acute.

The site is located on a 22-acre plot that fronts the A2300 dual carriageway and provides fast access to the A23/M23, Gatwick Airport, Brighton and the wider

Panattoni intends to speculatively develop 14 units, with planning in place for light industrial, general industrial and warehousing and distribution. The units will be built to a Breeam rating of ‘Very Good’ and an EPC rating of ‘A’ and will benefit from 15% roof lights, electric charging points for vans and cars and up to 7.5 MVa of available power.

The move comes following recent purchases of sites in Crawley and Brighton.