Ask Real Estate (Ask) has submitted a planning application to Manchester City Council for the development of 9 last mile logistics units off Aviator Way, close to Manchester Airport.
The development at Manchester Business Park will create around 115,000 sq ft of commercial space in units ranging from 6,700 sq ft to 21,646 sq ft.
Ask acquired the 7.8 acre plot in September and has since undertaken a public consultation programme to invite the local community and neighbouring businesses to review and comment on its plans. The planning application has now been lodged and subject to its approval, construction is planned to start on site in summer 2026.
Commenting on the application submission Jamie Hills, development director for Ask said: “It was great to hear the local community’s views on our plans for the site which sits between a number of well-established businesses on Manchester Business Park including Costain, Emirates, Regus and PZ Cussons.
“We appreciate the feedback from everyone who attended the consultation event and provided suggestions online. Our plans for this prime site would bring much needed commercial space, attracting businesses and helping to create jobs for local people, further contributing to Wythenshawe’s economy and the prosperity of the town.”
With a GDV of approximately £30million, Ask is considering a range of funding options for development of the scheme which will target businesses including those in hi-tech industries, aviation, logistics and warehousing sectors. The units will deliver the highest sustainability and smart credentials, and will be BREEAM Excellent, EPC A and designed to be net zero in operation.
The development sits close to the A555, at Junction 5 of the M56 and with global connections via Manchester Airport. It also sits alongside the £1bn MIX MANCHESTER development which will create up to 2 million sq ft of advanced manufacturing space, R&D labs and office space as well as hotels, leisure facilities and public areas.
The project team includes Deloitte for planning and AEW Architects.