Marshall Commercial Development Projects Limited (Marshall CDP) has commenced the next phase of construction of the Stealth Development at Airfields, Deeside, pushing forward a speculative industrial and logistics scheme that is scheduled to complete in the second quarter of 2027.
The 193,500ft² speculative development will deliver six warehouses, ranging in size from 12,000ft² to 57,000ft². The units are being made available to occupiers either to lease or to purchase, giving businesses a choice between renting and owning their space.
Planning consent for larger, bespoke units
Alongside the new warehouses, the site benefits from planning permission for a further 211,000ft² single unit next to this scheme, as well as a 134,000ft² single unit at the front of the site. Both of these larger buildings would be available on a design and build basis, aimed at occupiers that require bespoke, larger-scale facilities tailored to their operations.
Agent points to shortage of Grade A space
Jon Thorne, director at B8 Real Estate, said Marshall CDP's decision to speculatively build out the scheme reflects real confidence in the local market. He pointed to a recognised shortage of Grade A MLI industrial accommodation in the area, adding that the development directly addresses that lack of supply. Critically, he said, it also gives local businesses the opportunity to purchase their own unit — something that, in his view, has not been possible in this market for a considerable period of time.
The decision to build without securing occupiers in advance is presented by the letting agent as a further sign of confidence, set against what is described as tight supply of high-quality industrial accommodation in the area.
Established occupiers and on-site amenities
Reportedly, the site is also home to an Amazon RDC and a recently completed new papermill by ICT. It now has retail amenities from Aldi and Home Bargain, which will also serve the near 1,000 new homes being built on site. Together, these elements indicate a wider mixed-use development taking shape at Airfields.
The Stealth Development follows a series of key milestones on the wider scheme. A pre-let of 104,000ft² to Leviat was secured on their development of Plot D, which comprises three units of 180,000ft², and the whole scheme was subsequently sold to Leftfield Partners.
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.