Marshall Commercial Development Projects Limited (Marshall CDP) has commenced the next phase of construction of the Stealth Development at Airfields, Deeside, advancing a speculative industrial scheme scheduled to complete in the second quarter of 2027.
The 193,500ft² speculative development will deliver six warehouses ranging from 12,000ft² to 57,000ft², each available to lease or purchase. Alongside the new units, the site benefits from planning permission for a further 211,000ft² single unit next to the scheme and a 134,000ft² single unit at the front of the site. Both larger permitted units are available on a design and build basis for occupiers requiring bespoke, larger-scale facilities.
Scheme at a glance
- Total development: 193,500ft², built speculatively
- Six warehouses: 12,000ft² to 57,000ft², offered to lease or purchase
- Additional consented units: 211,000ft² and 134,000ft², offered design and build
- Target completion: second quarter of 2027
Agent cites shortage of Grade A space
Jon Thorne, director at B8 Real Estate, said Marshall CDP's decision to build out the scheme speculatively reflected real confidence in the local market. He said there was a recognised shortage of Grade A MLI industrial accommodation in the area and that the development directly addresses that lack of supply. Critically, he added, it gives local businesses the opportunity to purchase their own unit, something he said had not been possible in the market for a considerable period of time.
Wider Airfields setting
Reportedly, the site is also home to an Amazon RDC and a recently completed new papermill by ICT. Retail amenities from Aldi and Home Bargain are now in place and will also service the near 1,000 new homes being built on the site.
The Stealth Development follows a series of key milestones on the wider scheme. A pre-let of 104,000ft² to Leviat was secured on the development of Plot D, which comprises three units of 180,000ft², and the whole scheme was subsequently sold to Leftfield Partners.
The next phase combines units marketed for lease or purchase with larger consented plots offered only through a design and build route. Marshall CDP is proceeding speculatively on the Stealth warehouses rather than waiting for pre-lets, while the two larger single units remain subject to that bespoke build option.
Council leader welcomes investment
Dave Hughes, leader of Flintshire County Council, said it was fantastic to see Marshall CDP continuing to invest in Deeside with this significant new phase of development at Airfields. He said the scheme demonstrates the confidence that investors have in Flintshire's economy and reinforces Deeside's position as one of the region's leading locations for advanced manufacturing.