Marshall Commercial Development Projects Limited (Marshall CDP) has commenced the next phase of construction of the Stealth Development at Airfields, Deeside. The speculative scheme is set to complete in the second quarter of 2027, with the units marketed for lease or purchase.
The 193,500 sq ft development will deliver six warehouses, ranging from 12,000 sq ft to 57,000 sq ft, which will be available to lease or to purchase. In addition to these new units, the site benefits from planning permission for a further 211,000 sq ft single unit next to the scheme, and for a 134,000 sq ft single unit at the front of the site. Both of those larger buildings are available on a design and build basis, aimed at occupiers that require bespoke, larger-scale facilities.
The announced phase covers six units between 12,000 sq ft and 57,000 sq ft, while the two consented buildings on the wider site would provide 211,000 sq ft and 134,000 sq ft respectively on a design and build basis.
Confidence in the local market
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, and said the development directly addresses that lack of supply. Critically, he added, it also gives local businesses the opportunity to purchase their own unit, something that has not been possible in this market for a considerable period of time.
Wider Airfields scheme
The Stealth Development follows a series of key milestones on the wider scheme, and sits alongside other activity at Airfields. According to the report, 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 service the near 1,000 new homes being built on the site.
On the wider scheme, a pre-let of 104,000 sq ft to Leviat was secured on its development of Plot D, comprising three units of 180,000 sq ft, and the whole scheme was subsequently sold to Leftfield Partners.
Council response
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.