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A self-storage facility with more than 100 containers could be opening in Kilmarnock. Plans have been lodged to build a facility at Moorfield North Industrial Estate, next to MKM Building supplies and across from Braehead Foods/Cook School Scotland. The tarmacked site would host 108 containers in total with 78 of those being huge shipping containers measuring 20ft x 8ft. The other 30 would be smaller, measuring in at 10ft x 8ft. HMC Holdings – a family business operating for more than 100 years – is the firm behind the blueprints,…

Shipping containers are to be used on a Wimborne site for a self-storage business. Dorset Council has approved the use of 41 containers on the western section of the Davids of Wimborne Ltd roofing business site at the Stone Lane industrial estate. The planning consent includes the demolition of a large storage unit, offices and a garage to make way for the self-storage proposal, using standard 20-foot containers. Eighteen residents from Walford Gardens, Farmers Walk and Stone Lane raised concerns about additional traffic, noise and pollution from the development, one…

New trade and warehouse units for occupiers including Greggs and self-storage operator Sure Store are taking shape at Prime Park in Great Barr, Birmingham. The steels are up, and the roofs are going on at the speculative development of 10 energy-efficient units totaling 72,000 sq ft. Legal & General’s specialist industrial fund IPIF and Prime Box are responsible for the scheme situated on 3.4 acres of brownfield land on Hamstead Hill near the new Lidl food store. KWB’s Kenny Allan, one of the agents marketing the site, said: “Progress is…

Redsun Projects has started work on a 70,000 sq ft mixed-use development at the Croft Retail Park in Bromborough. Funded by a £5.2 Million loan from Merseyside Pension Fund, the scheme will comprise two drive-through cafes/restaurants to be delivered by Gastronomy Food UK, four trade counter units and a self-storage facility that is being sold to LokNStore. Caddick Construction has started work on-site and the first phase is due to be completed by June next year. A further phase of development will come forward at a later date. The project…

Stuff Selfstore at Hornbeam Business Park, off Hornbeam Road, was built last month and offers a total of 107 units to let. The storage units range from 20 to 200 sq ft and are spread out across three floors. The family business is owned by Simon Gardener, who runs the company alongside his wife Emma, daughter Lilly, and friend Matthew Starling. “The ethos behind Stuff has been to create a bright, clean and friendly environment that all customers will feel comfortable storing their stuff in,” Mr Gardener said. “The primary…

Introduction blue self storage, a beacon of reliability in the industry throughout South Wales, has consistently exceeded customer expectations over the years. As we embark on another exciting chapter, we are thrilled to introduce our audience to our meticulously designed, state-of-the-art facility in the vibrant Welsh town of Bridgend. A Deeper Dive into blue self storage Origin and Growth: With humble beginnings in South Wales, blue self storage has blossomed into a leading storage brand. Our commitment to excellence has propelled us forward, enabling us to serve a diverse clientele…

A sprawling former GO Outdoors store is set to be brought back into use as it plays host to self-storage units. The Hanley building has been stood empty since the retailer swapped the city centre for Festival Park with council planners branding it a ‘challenging site’. Now plans to create scores of self-storage units inside the one-time Tesco have been given the go-ahead. StokeonTrentLive had previously reported how the store had been put up for auction last year. Now more than 11,000 sq m of floorspace will be used as…