Category: Development News

Plans have been submitted for the development of the former Matalan unit into a self-storage unit. In December, planning permission was granted by Wiltshire Council to convert the former Matalan unit on Southampton Road into self-storage. It will be occupied by company ‘Here Self Storage’, and will require work to the site before it opens. The company wishes to construct additional roller shutter doors on the exterior, add a canopy over the unloading bay, add a vehicular access gate, replace doors and add a new fire egress door, a brick…

The UK’s largest independent self-storage company, Storage Giant, has announced its plans to expand into the North West starting from 2025 – representing the company’s furthest north expansion to date. Following Storage Giant’s best year-to-date for revenue delivery and customer acquisition– gaining in excess of 6,000 new customers during their last financial year – the award-winning firm now has its sights firmly set on entering new markets. With three new sites already set to open in 2025, at Kidderminster, Witney, and Willenhall, then a further eight sites in pipeline development…

Glencar, a leading UK based construction company recognised for its past ranking among Europe’s fastest-growing businesses and known for delivering high quality projects across various sectors, most notably in Logistics & Industrial, Life Sciences, Data Centres, Commercial Studios and Civils, has today announced that is has been appointed by long-running and repeat customer Big Yellow Self Storage to build a new 135,000 sq. ft (MLA) six storey development at a site situated at Staples Corner, North West, London. The project will see the design, construction and turnkey fit-out of a…

StorageMart, a global leader in the self storage industry, is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest self storage facility on Wellington Road in Brighton. This state-of-the-art location represents a remarkable transformation of a historic site that has been restored with modern amenities to boost the local community. StorageMart began the journey to turn the former hosiery factory site into a beautiful high-tech facility in 2021 when the property was acquired in a neglected state. Once deemed the “Glass Palace of Industry,” the building had fallen into disrepair,…

Cinch Self Storage is inviting the Bedford community to join the celebration of its new facility on Wolseley Road, Kempston. To mark the occasion, the company is offering free breakfast and hot drinks from Wednesday to Friday of this week, making it the perfect opportunity to explore the site and meet the team. The free breakfast event will take place between 8.30am to noon from tomorrow (Wednesday) to Friday, December 13. Stop by for a delicious bacon or vegetarian butty, a warm drink, and a guided tour of Bedford’s newest…

An appeal is underway for retrospective planning permission to use land at Farnham Self Storage on Wrecclesham Hill for storage, including the installation of up to 154 storage containers and associated works. The application was refused in September on the grounds that it would have an “unacceptable impact on the open and rural character of this part of the countryside” and would be “intrusive and dominant” so diminishing the “intrinsic character and beauty of the open countryside”. The refusal also stated that the application would be contrary to both the…

Vanguard Self Storage, which operates nine facilities in England, has installed a restored Vampire T11 aircraft in the atrium of its new 45,000-square-foot facility in Bath, which is slated to open early next year. The iconic airplane furthers the company’s strategy of sparking conversation by incorporating historic and cultural artifacts at its properties, according to a press release. The WZ450 Vampire was delivered to the Royal Air Force in 1952. Until Vanguard’s acquisition last year, it spent most of its service life as an advanced training aircraft in Pembrey, England.…

The London-listed company said its building division would lead a £53m redevelopment project at 30-33 Sloane Street for Cadogan. It said the project would involve retaining the historic façade while constructing a new six-level building featuring luxury retail units, category-A office space, and a rooftop restaurant. In a separate £34m contract, Galliford Try said it would build a 133,000-square-foot mixed-use facility for Big Yellow Self Storage in Wapping. The development would include a self-storage facility, flexible offices, a business hub, and workspace accommodation. “Maintaining the organic growth of our building…