Cross Hands East Strategic Employment Site
The Cross Hands East Strategic Employment Site is situated in Carmarthenshire and the Swansea Bay City Region. This major employment site presents an outstanding opportunity:
- Consisting of 10 hectares of development land
- Modern business park environment in an exceptional location
- Excellent transport links with immediate access to the A48 / M4 road networks
- Promoting high quality, sustainable developments
- Potential for financial support.
The infrastructure works for the site have been funded through the European Regional Development Fund, Welsh Government and the County Council. When fully developed, the site will accommodate:
- 31,000 sqm employment floorspace
- Up to 1000 jobs
- Up to 50 SME's
The Plots/Services
There are 12 plots immediately available ranging in size from 0.40 acres to 1.67 acres. Each plot has access to foul and surface water sewers, electricity, gas and mains water.
Dual broadband ducting has been incorporated to allow developers flexibility in their choice of supplier.
The development footprint is expected to cover 35-45% of each plot.
Cross Hands East Strategic Employment Site
The Cross Hands East Strategic Employment Site is situated in Carmarthenshire and the Swansea Bay City Region. This major employment site presents an outstanding opportunity:
- Consisting of 10 hectares of development land
- Modern business park environment in an exceptional location
- Excellent transport links with immediate access to the A48 / M4 road networks
- Promoting high quality, sustainable developments
- Potential for financial support.
The infrastructure works for the site have been funded through the European Regional Development Fund, Welsh Government and the County Council. When fully developed, the site will accommodate:
- 31,000 sqm employment floorspace
- Up to 1000 jobs
- Up to 50 SME's
The Plots/Services
There are 12 plots immediately available ranging in size from 0.40 acres to 1.67 acres. Each plot has access to foul and surface water sewers, electricity, gas and mains water.
Dual broadband ducting has been incorporated to allow developers flexibility in their choice of supplier.
The development footprint is expected to cover 35-45% of each plot.
Planning
The Cross Hands East Strategic Employment Site has planning consent for B1 (Business) and B8 (Storage and Distribution) uses classes. Retail and Trade Counter uses are not permitted. Particular regard will be given to uses consistent with the wider objectivities of the site, with a preference to uses within the following sectors:
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Creative
- Energy & Environment
- Agri-Food Technology
- Financial & Professional
All development proposals are to be presented for suitability and eligibility consideration by the Council before a Planning Application is submitted. All development proposals will require Planning Permission before a Lease can be granted.
Location
The location of the site offers distinct advantages with easy access to the east and west along the A48 / M4 and to local population centres. The freight terminal at Pembroke Dock is only 60 minutes away and Bristol can be reached in 90 minutes. The site is situated approximately 10 miles north of Llanelli and 15 miles west of Swansea along the M4 and A48. Journey times are typically 20 minutes from Carmarthen and Llanelli and 25 minutes from Swansea. Cardiff is approximately one hour.
Planning
The Cross Hands East Strategic Employment Site has planning consent for B1 (Business) and B8 (Storage and Distribution) uses classes. Retail and Trade Counter uses are not permitted. Particular regard will be given to uses consistent with the wider objectivities of the site, with a preference to uses within the following sectors:
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Creative
- Energy & Environment
- Agri-Food Technology
- Financial & Professional
All development proposals are to be presented for suitability and eligibility consideration by the Council before a Planning Application is submitted. All development proposals will require Planning Permission before a Lease can be granted.
Location
The location of the site offers distinct advantages with easy access to the east and west along the A48 / M4 and to local population centres. The freight terminal at Pembroke Dock is only 60 minutes away and Bristol can be reached in 90 minutes. The site is situated approximately 10 miles north of Llanelli and 15 miles west of Swansea along the M4 and A48. Journey times are typically 20 minutes from Carmarthen and Llanelli and 25 minutes from Swansea. Cardiff is approximately one hour.
Parc Gelli Werdd
Parc Gelli Werdd is a new and sustainable development of state of the art workshops and offices located on the Cross Hands East site.
This flagship development includes three commercial buildings, totalling 32,500 ft2. The site has planning consent for B1 and B8 uses, however, we will be primarily seeking B1 use. Leases are available to suitable private sector tenants.
The three buildings will comprise the following:
Building 1 – Office and Hybrid units
Building 2 – Hybrid Units
Building 3 – Light Industrial Units
Some of the units are designed to be flexible so they can be used for light industrial or office uses
Externally, the development will include ample car parking, electric charging points, service yard and bike store as well as extensive landscaping.
Parc Gelli Werdd
Parc Gelli Werdd is a new and sustainable development of state of the art workshops and offices located on the Cross Hands East site.
This flagship development includes three commercial buildings, totalling 32,500 ft2. The site has planning consent for B1 and B8 uses, however, we will be primarily seeking B1 use. Leases are available to suitable private sector tenants.
The three buildings will comprise the following:
Building 1 – Office and Hybrid units
Building 2 – Hybrid Units
Building 3 – Light Industrial Units
Some of the units are designed to be flexible so they can be used for light industrial or office uses
Externally, the development will include ample car parking, electric charging points, service yard and bike store as well as extensive landscaping.
For further information on any of the above, please contact:
Peter Edwards/ Cath Jones
Tel: 01267 246254
Email: PEdwards@carmarthenshire.gov.uk / CJones@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
IMPORTANT NOTICE - Subject to Contract & Availability: These particulars are intended to give a fair description of the property, but are set out for guidance only. Their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and you should satisfy yourself by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. Carmarthenshire County Council is obliged to consider all offers received in respect of this property up until the exchange of contracts. It is not obliged to accept the highest or any offer.
For further information on any of the above, please contact:
Peter Edwards/ Cath Jones
Tel: 01267 246254
Email: PEdwards@carmarthenshire.gov.uk / CJones@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
IMPORTANT NOTICE - Subject to Contract & Availability: These particulars are intended to give a fair description of the property, but are set out for guidance only. Their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and you should satisfy yourself by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. Carmarthenshire County Council is obliged to consider all offers received in respect of this property up until the exchange of contracts. It is not obliged to accept the highest or any offer.
