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,…
Shurgard Self Storage S A : Signs New Purchase Agreement in London
Shurgard – the largest developer, owner and operator of self-storage facilities in Europe – has signed a conditional purchase agreement in London (central West). The future c. 7,400 sqm self-storage facility will offer over 1,300 clean and secure self-storage units and is set to open in 2025. The new freehold building will be a stand-alone property, complimenting existing Shurgard storage locations nearby. The site is located in a highly populated area – one of the most affluent areas of central London – with easy access from roads from all directions,…
Shipping Containers for Self Storage Business Approved in Wimborne
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 Taking Shape in Birmingham, England
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 Starts Work on 70,000 Sq Ft Mixed-Use Development in Bromborough
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…
Shurgard Acquires German Self-Storage Operator Top Box for €69.2 Million
Shurgard Self Storage Ltd., the European affiliate of U.S.-based real estate investment trust Public Storage Inc., has acquired the Top Box Self Storage portfolio in Germany for €69.2 million. The purchase includes five existing facilities and two development projects. according to a press release. The operating sites, which are in Cologne, Duisburg, Essen, Mannheim and Wiesbaden, comprise 184,062 square feet and are currently at an average of 70% occupancy. Expansions totaling 71,041 square feet are planned for next year. The two new developments, in Cologne and Frankfurt, will encompass 97,951…
Stuff Selfstore Opens at Hornbeam Business Park North Walsham, Norfolk (England)
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…
blue self storage’s Exciting Expansion in Wales: Welcoming the New Bridgend Location
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…
Empty Hanley GO Outdoors Building to be Brought Back into Use as a Self Storage in Stoke-on-Trent, England
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…
Cinch Self Storage Acquires Site For New Facility in Swindon, England
A huge new self-storage facility is set to open in Swindon following the acquisition of a brownfield site in the Wiltshire town. Cinch Self Storage has added to its portfolio of 20 facilities, which are mainly based in the South East, by buying up the site at Cheney Manor Industrial Estate to the north west of Swindon town centre. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. The company said the new self-storage building was scheduled to open in late 2024, and would provide 68,000 sq ft of lettable space…