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Green light for new urban logistics scheme in Chessington

On behalf of Arax Properties, in partnership with Eurazeo’s Real Estate team, Turley has helped secure the green light for a new urban logistics development in Chessington, South-West London.

We provided expert Planning and Economics services for the project, Base A3 Chessington, which recently received unanimous approval from Royal Borough of Kingston-Upon-Thames’ planning committee. The development will provide 104,700 sq ft of multi-let industrial space across seven units, ranging from 9,400 to 24,600 sq ft, and is expected to be ready for occupation during 2025.

Base A3 Chessington will be constructed to a BREEAM Excellent standard, with an EPC A rating, and will be net zero. The development will also incorporate a number of environmental and sustainable features targeting energy consumption, power generation and drainage management.

The units will benefit from yards up to 29m, level access doors, one car parking space per 1,300 sq ft and a minimum of ten cycle spaces per unit. Internally the units will provide 8m eaves, 15% roof light content, fully-fitted CAT A offices and additional storage mezzanine at first floor with a flexible undercroft beneath.

Mark Skelton, Partner of SHW: 

“The scheme will be built to a high specification, providing a range of unit sizes to suit a wide variety of occupiers and is one of the only speculative developments of this size along the A3 corridor. From our pre-planning marketing, we have been encouraged by the level of interest and demand for the area. Now planning has been granted we are looking forward to providing high quality units to meet local demand.” 

Claudia Harley, Associate Partner of DTRE: 

“Base A3 Chessington brings much-needed, sustainable industrial space to South-West London. This development is designed to meet both occupier needs and the highest environmental standards.”

Director, Christopher Schiele added:

“We are proud to have supported Arax Properties in gaining unanimous approval for this large-scale urban logistics development. Demonstrating the wide range of socio-economic benefits the development seeks to deliver, coupled with an innovative high-quality approach to design and architecture, has been key to gain support from decision-makers. This scheme will set the benchmark for future developments in the area.”

Base Chessington is being developed in joint venture by Eurazeo and Arax Properties, a pan-European operating partner.

4 December 2024

Images courtesy of UMC Architects.