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Industrial and Logistics

The industrial and logistics sector has seen record-breaking take-up in recent years as a direct response to strong occupier-demand in key locations. Despite ongoing macro-economic challenges, the sector continues to evolve and is at the forefront of innovation and sustainability, thereby creating – and proactively planning for – an efficient supply chain.

The provision of modern industrial and logistics development must be viewed as ‘essential infrastructure’ relating to the manufacturing, storage, supply and delivery of retail, health, construction and industrial products.  

The Government’s positive and growth-oriented changes for the industry in the latest changes to the NPPF and sector grow plans in the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy rightly focus on advanced manufacturing, creative industries, life sciences, clean energy, defence and digital / data-centred technologies. However, all those sectors rely on last-mile and strategic freight logistics to keep the UK and Ireland moving.  

Download our industrial and logistics brochure below showcasing a snapshot of our recent major project experience and a selection of case studies. 

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Multi-service Expertise

Across the UK and Ireland, our track record of promoting and delivering industrial and logistics schemes is second to none. Our integrated teams provide trusted advice to help clients deliver informed developments that create value, shape distinctive places and realise the full potential of their sites. Acting for public and private sector clients, we secure Local Plan allocations and planning permissions for high-quality, innovative schemes, alongside asset management and modernisation proposals.

We understand that successful development goes beyond efficient layouts and connectivity—responding to context, enhancing local character and embedding sustainability to maximise the prospects of securing consent. Heritage and landscape considerations are not just constraints, but catalysts for quality. Through early insight, we identify opportunities and risks via Heritage Appraisals, Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments and strategic design input, ensuring proposals are robust, pragmatic and well integrated within their surroundings.

Our Sustainability and ESG expertise supports the delivery of Net Zero Carbon logistics that are resilient to climate change. We help future-proof buildings through Life Cycle Assessments, Net Zero Audits and BREEAM certification, embedding Whole Life Carbon and Circular Economy principles throughout the development process.

We also strengthen the development case by demonstrating market need and the wider economic and social value of schemes. Through detailed analysis of labour markets, job densities and skills, and alignment with Industrial Strategy priorities, we support plan-making, planning applications and site promotion—helping reduce risk and unlock sustainable growth and long-term value. 

Thought Leadership

In addition to sitting on a number of industry boards and panels, we remain at the forefront of sector-leading research, which is used by our clients, as well as industry bodies, to demonstrate the importance of positive planning for industry and logistics at national, regional and local Government levels. Our recent published research includes: 

This showcase features our latest insight and broad experience in the logistics sector. For advice or enquiries, please reach out to a member of our team who can connect you with our local experts across our services.

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Logistics insights and our track record

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Northern Gateway
Client Northern Gateway Development Vehicle LLP (joint venture between Russell LDP and Harworth Group)
Turley office Manchester
Status Outline planning application submitted
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News

10 December 2020

Logistics is key to economic recovery

The logistics sector is uniquely placed to contribute to the UK’s economic recovery in 2021 according to the latest report commissioned ...