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or national importance to support economic growth and resilience, so there is support for the more traditional sectors here.
Storage and distribution operations are steered to accessible locations that support efficient and reliable handling of goods, espe- cially where needed to support supply chain, transport innovation and decarbonisation.
Hamish Robertshaw
Hamish Robertshaw, Joint Managing Director at Johnson Mowat Planning discusses the implications of the new National Planning Policy Framework for commercial property development
On 12 December 2024 the Government published the new National Planning Policy Framework with a clear focus on increasing the delivery of housing through the plan- ning system. However, changes to this policy framework will also affect planning for com- mercial property development.
Laboratories, gigafactories, data centres, digital infrastructure, freight & logistics, cre- ative and high technology industries are now named as development types that local planning policies should facilitate to meet the needs of a modern economy. But plans must also support the expansion or modern- isation of other industries of local, regional
In Green Belt locations, brownfield sites and greenfield land not strongly serving to pre- vent urban sprawl or merging of towns is now deemed to be ‘grey belt’, where such sites may be prioritised for development if there is a demonstrable unmet need. Demonstrating such an unmet need for a commercial use is likely to require assessment of supply and demand in the local market, and the suitabil- ity of available sites.
In accessible and sustainable locations, and under the right circumstances for particular uses, there is now an even stronger case to approve commercial property development.
However, the clear and strong support for housing delivery may itself increase pressure on existing commercial property sites, particu- larly those in locations attractive for housing. Indeed, there are cases of local authorities seeking to repurpose traditional employ- ment areas for housing, whilst allocating new
employment land in preferable locations. At Johnson Mowat we work across West and
South Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and the North East, where much land is Green Belt, as well as across North Yorkshire and the north Midlands.
We are assisting clients in consideration of the NPPF changes by assessing the potential for sites to be deemed ‘grey belt’ and the means to demonstrate an unmet need for the type of development proposed. From this, a strat- egy is identified to promote the site for local plan allocation or to progress submission of a planning application.
Our commercial property development pro- jects include large scale industrial/logistics parks, strategic site promotion, small-scale flexible employment units suited to local SME business, roadside/amenity uses and emerg- ing energy sectors such as solar, battery stor- age and EV charging.
Overall, the new NPPF makes a positive change to planning for commercial property development and support for emerging and established sectors of the economy.
Swiss financial services company moves to Globe Point Leeds
Globe Point provides 37,000 sq. ft. of space over seven storeys. The healthy, flexible, workspace maximises natural daylight with its flat iron design.
It is recognised with a BREEAM In-Use Outstanding rating and achieved a NABERS designed reviewed target rating of 4.5 Stars.
CEG delivered Globe Point in 2022 as the first phase of its Temple development within the Leeds South Bank. Grace Lewis, investment manager at CEG, said: “Julius Baer shares CEG’s sustainability commitments and Globe Point ticks all the right boxes.
Wealth management specialist, Julius Baer, is taking 2,255 sq ft at CEG’s Globe Point devel- opment in Leeds on a 10-year lease.
The relocation to CEG’s flagship develop- ment was driven by the building’s eco-cre- dentials, with Julius Baer seeking an all-elec- tric, low-carbon workspace. The fit out of its first-floor office will deliver a best-in-class Leeds base.
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One of the most sustainable buildings in Leeds, it provides exceptionally high-quality workspace and a convenient location just minutes from Leeds City Station.
“It’s great to welcome the Julius Baer team to this thriving business community. Globe Point is now almost fully let with one floor available, along with part of the first floor.”
Globe Point was recently named the Best Commercial Workplace in the North award by the British Council for Offices as it raises the
bar in terms of design, amenities, occupant wellbeing and sustainability.
The wealth management company joins wealth management company international law firms Gowling WLG and Reed Smith, brand design agency Robot Foods, mar- keting and data science company Jaywing and Specialist Computer Centres (SCC) part of the global Rigby Group. Eleven deliv- ers the 65-cover ground floor café bar at Globe Point.
Letting agents, Fox Lloyd Jones and Knight Frank, market the space on CEG’s behalf. JLL managed the deal on behalf of Julius Baer.
Harry Finney, from Fox Lloyd Jones, said: “We are delighted to have secured yet another high-profile occupier at Globe Point. The outstanding sustainability credentials of the building have been a key factor in attract- ing tenants that prioritise environmental responsibility alongside premium facilities & building amenity.
“This milestone reflects the continued appeal of Globe Point as a benchmark for modern, sustainable workspaces.”
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