ONE national operator is heading to a business park on the outskirts of Wellington, with another unnamed company also interested in the venue.

Summerfield Developments has won planning permission for a new 12,402 sq ft industrial building at Westpark 26, its 40-acre mixed use business park just off junction 26 of the M5 at Chelston.

The new Block C will be sub-divided into four trade counter units, with one already let to ToolStation and a second under offer to another national operator.

The two remaining units C3 and C4 provide 2,572 and 2,865 sq ft respectively and are available individually or combined.

Each unit has a minimum eaves height of 6.5m, electric loading doors, designed to work for mezzanine accommodation and generous, dedicated car parking.

Construction on Block C will get underway in July, with completion expected in December.

Property consultants Alder King and JLL are also reporting good interest in a second multi-unit trade counter building of approximately 10,288 sq ft (Block D), split into four units of 2,572 sq ft each and a neighbouring parcel of land for a proposed building of 3,750 sq ft (Plot E) opposite the entrance to the business park.

Ben Trickey of Summerfield said: “The grant of planning approval means we can now press on with construction of Block C ready to accommodate ToolStation and other interested trade counter occupiers.

"Given the interest in this block, Summerfield has submitted a planning application for Block D as well.”

Andrew Maynard of Alder King said: “The South West industrial/logistics sector is crying out for modern well-located space.

"Summerfield’s proactive approach in addressing this shortage will help facilitate business growth and bring new employment to this part of the county and is to be applauded.”