Summary - ELM TREE FARM, WASHINGTON ROAD NE37 3HQ
1 bed 1 bath Light Industrial
Massive development land with strategic manufacturing connections and planning advantages.
["11.67 acres of predominantly flat industrial land","Site B: full planning consent for 218,850 sq ft","Site A: outline planning consent (ref 21/00605/OU4)","Adjacent to Nissan and major manufacturing occupiers","Part of IAMSS and North East Investment Zone (tax incentives)","Excellent road links to A1290, A1231, A1(M) and A19","Tenure recorded as unknown — confirm title and freehold details","High local crime levels; security and due diligence advised"]
This 11.67-acre industrial development opportunity sits within Hillthorn Business Park, adjacent to Nissan and major manufacturing employers. The site comprises two plots: Site A with outline planning consent and Site B with full planning permission for a combined 218,850 sq ft of industrial space, designed to accommodate large-scale manufacturing or logistics units. Excellent road links via the upgraded A1290, A1231 and nearby A1(M)/A19 support efficient regional distribution.
The location forms part of the International Advanced Manufacturing Strategic Site (IAMSS) and within a North East Investment Zone, offering potential fiscal incentives that can materially improve project viability. Phase 1 of the park delivered 350,000 sq ft across seven units and is fully let, demonstrating market demand and occupier interest in this cluster.
Practical considerations are straightforward: the land is predominantly flat with strong road frontage and fast broadband availability. However, some important constraints require buyer attention — tenure is listed as unknown and crime levels in the immediate area are high. Buyers should validate freehold title, site-specific servicing costs, and carry out full due diligence on security, contamination, and infrastructure requirements.
This plot is suited to developers and investors targeting large-scale industrial or logistics projects who can capitalise on the IAMSS designation, existing cluster demand, and substantial plot size. The consents in place reduce initial planning risk, but there will be residual development, infrastructure and site-specific compliance costs to budget for.
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