Aviva plots 230,400 sq ft last-mile hub in Salford
A 13-acre site off Lankro Way in Eccles is the subject of an application to build seven units ranging from 10,500 sq ft to 91,000 sq ft.
Located on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal, Aviva Investors’ site is occupied in part by Elliot Group, a shipping container refurbishment and modular unit hire firm.
Elliot’s lease expires next year, according to planning documents.
Upon obtaining vacant possession, Aviva wants to redevelop the Salford site, creating a total of 230,400 sq ft of industrial space.
Unit breakdown
- Unit one – 28,000 sq ft
- Unit two – 11,000 sq ft
- Unit three – 10,500 sq ft
- Unit four – 15,400 sq ft
- Unit five – 91,800 sq ft
- Unit six – 27,500 sq ft
- Unit seven – 46,200 sq ft
It is anticipated that the proposed development will operate as a last-mile logistics hub, according to a planning statement by consultancy Turley.
SMR Architects, transport consultancy Vectos, Aspect Landscape Planning are also advising Aviva on the proposals.
