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30/03/2023

Taylor Wimpey Signs Tenancy Agreement With Firethorn Trust

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Firethorn Trust has announced housebuilder Taylor Wimpey as the major occupier at its Peterborough South development.

Taylor Wimpey has signed a 10-year tenancy on a 240,830 sq. ft warehouse, which has been constructed to net-zero carbon and is the largest logistics space on the three-unit site.

The Grade-A scheme, which is rated BREEAM 'Excellent', is now two-thirds towards full occupation with only one 94,225 sq. ft unit remaining. The site is located just six minutes from Junction 17 of the A1(M) and practical completion is expected in Q2 2023.
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Taylor Wimpey intends to develop its new Peterborough facility as a timber frame factory to support its goal of increasing the usage of timber frame on its development sites.

Nick Wright, Supply Chain Director at Taylor Wimpey, said: "Timber frame is a key part of Taylor Wimpey’s long-term strategy to deliver low carbon, energy efficient homes and communities, whilst also providing operational efficiencies and security of supply. This new facility is an important piece in our timber frame strategy, which will further embed sustainability throughout the business whilst also providing significant operational benefits."

Simon Warren of Knight Frank acted for Taylor Wimpey, while Firethorn Trust was represented by Richard Meering of Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) and William Rose of Savills.

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