Lancaster embraces 80,000 sq ft industrial
The city council approved two different applications for employment projects in the region, one from Aston Cox and the other from Askam Civil Engineering.
The decisions were made at Lancaster City Council’s planning regulatory committee meeting on Monday. Both were in line with officer recommendation.
Mellishaw North
- Application reference number: 22/00462/FUL
Unanimous approval was given for Aston Cox’s plans to build 70,000 sq ft of industrial space on 7.5 acres of brownfield land off Mellishaw Lane in Heaton with Oxcliffe.
The space will be divided across four buildings, holding 30 employment units between them. The proposals also include a car showroom, car wash, and valet area.
While the now-approved employment buildings are two storeys in height, most do not have an upper floor – instead opting for a high ceiling.
Several roads connecting Vickers Way to Mellishaw Lane will be constructed throughout the site, which will also include 138 parking spaces.
Damson Consultancy designed the complex for Aston Cox. The project team also includes Envirotech, Turner Lowe Associates, and Graham Schofield Associates.
Land adjacent to Galgate Mill Chapel Lane
- Application reference number: 23/01353/FUL
City councillors voted near-unanimously to grant Askam Civil Engineer’s planning application for two employment buildings, totalling 11,000 sq ft.
The decision was nearly unanimous because, while 12 voted to approve the scheme, one did abstain.
The employment buildings would have 11 units between them, with lettable spaces on both the ground and first floors. Both will be placed close to the former Galgate Silk Mill.
Access to the WDP Architects-designed project will come from Chapel Lane.
The project team includes PSA Design, Graham Schofield Associates, Green Lane Archaeology, Envirotech, and Yew Tree.
