Tritax Big Box reaches Symmetry Park Doncaster finish line

The developer has sold the final plot at the 721,000 sq ft logistics scheme to St Paul’s Street Investments.

The 1.2-acre disposal marks the culmination of Tritax Big Box Developments’ 10-year development programme on the 54-acre site, which was delivered over three phases.

Phase one saw the speculative development of a 151,388 sq ft facility, which was let to fresh dog food company, Butternut Box.

This was followed by Unit 2, a 430,000 sq ft building which was developed on a design and build basis for B&Q.

Last year, Butternut Box expanded its operations by taking a further 133,606 sq ft facility on a 20-year lease. As part of this deal, Tritax agreed to extend its customer’s existing lease by a further eight years to 20 years.

St Paul’s Street (Investments) bought the last plot for an undisclosed sum.

Simon Dixon, development director at Tritax Big Box Developments, said: “Having initially identified the site in 2014, we have created a premier business destination, attracting high quality organisations such as B&Q and Butternut Box.”

Dixon thanked the local authority for its support, and said the firm is “now actively looking for further development opportunities in Yorkshire and the North East”.

Community benefits linked to the scheme included contributions to the delivery of a new multi-use games area, works at a local cricket club, bowling club, church and memorial hall.

Full site infrastructure is in place alongside on-site amenities from Starbucks, KFC and McDonald’s.