Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Panattoni has started construction of a 462,000 sq ft speculative logistics and manufacturing facility at Manton Wood Distribution Park in Worksop, with completion scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.
The development, known as Panattoni Worksop 460, is being delivered without a pre-let and is designed to accommodate both industrial and distribution occupiers. The scheme has planning consent for B2 (general industrial) and B8 (storage and distribution) use.
The building will provide a total gross internal area of 462,000 sq ft, including approximately 441,700 sq ft of warehouse space and nearly 15,000 sq ft of Grade A offices arranged over three floors. Additional space is allocated for transport functions. The specification reflects current occupier requirements, with an 18-metre clear internal height, 43 dock doors, including eight Euro docks, four level access doors, and a yard depth of 55 metres. The site will also include 386 parking spaces and 48 electric vehicle charging points.
Panattoni is targeting BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ and EPC ‘A’ certifications, alongside net zero carbon in construction. Planned sustainability measures include rooftop photovoltaic panels, rainwater harvesting systems and energy-efficient lighting.
The scheme also includes a further five acres of adjacent land, offering potential for future expansion or additional operational uses such as vehicle parking or outdoor storage.
Worksop is located within reach of key transport infrastructure, including the M1 and A1(M), providing access to major regional markets across the Midlands, Yorkshire and the North East. The area has an established logistics presence, with occupiers such as DHL and B&Q operating nearby.
Andy Preston, Senior Development Director at Panattoni, said: “Worksop punches above its weight as a logistics location. It offers great connectivity and a genuinely strong labour market within commuting distance of Sheffield, Doncaster and Nottingham, and that combination is increasingly difficult to find at this scale. We are seeing real depth of demand from occupiers who need large-format, high-specification space and need it quickly, and this building is designed to meet that requirement from day one.
We already have some early engagement from occupiers on the speculative opportunity. For occupiers with longer-term growth ambitions, there is also an additional five acres of land directly adjacent to the site, which could be used for HGV parking or external storage, a flexibility that is increasingly hard to find at this scale and in this location.”
