Business Premises & Development Sites
If you are an existing business wanting to expand, or considering a move to Mendip, then we can advise about available commercial land & premises (whether to buy or to let) and other opportunities in the Mendip area.
Our team has considerable local knowledge and can put you in touch with estate agents, land agents and other contacts.
Mendip Business Land & Premises Register
Looking for new premises? Why not browse the online commercial land and premises register.
Key Development Sites in Mendip
Frome: Garsdale Re-development Area (Saxonvale)
This 12-hectare brownfield site lies to the east of Frome's town centre and south of the River Frome, it also includes Saxonvale and land to the north of Garston Road. Most of the site is in multiple, private ownership, with parcels of land under Mendip District Council and the South West Regional Development Agency ownership. Much of the site is former industrial and rail land and is now derelict or has been cleared. Other parts are being used for retail and industrial purposes. It is considered that some relocation is needed to enable comprehensive redevelopment of the whole area.
The Council is working in partnership with landowners and perspective developers to advance redevelopment proposals. Future uses could include housing, employment and leisure with new public open spaces.
A Planning Brief and Design Codes were produced in partnership between Mendip District Council, the SW Regional Development Agency and a team of consultants headed by Gillespies. These documents have been adopted by the council and now form a framework for high quality and cohesive development proposals. They are being used to assist in the determination of all planning applications for this area.
In the western part of the area is known as Saxonvale. A planning application package has been submitted by development company Terramond - this application is currently under consideration. In the eastern area, Bloor Homes Ltd has been granted planning permission for a housing development with some mixed-use elements.
Glastonbury: Morlands Enterprise Park
The Morlands Enterprise Park is a brownfield site between Street and Glastonbury that has been derelict for over 20 years. The site offers on-site parking and public transport links, as well as being within easy reach of Bristol airport (40 minutes) and the M5 Junction 23 (20 minutes).
Priority Sites has completed their Genesis One development. This first phase comprises three premium quality workspace units sized from 300sqm to 600sqm, which have been built to BREEAM excellent standards.
Local company, Avalon Plastics, is constructing a new building for their manufacturing business. They hope to move into their new premises later in 2010.
For further information about opportunities on this site, please contact Alder King's Taunton Office on 01823 444879.
Wells: Cathedral Park (Gate Lane site)
Planning permission was granted in 2009 for a mixed-use development of office, industrial and warehousing on this 14-acre development site. The first phase of development is planned to start soon, this is a brand new HQ for Flourish Homes.
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Who should I speak to about land available for commercial development?
As a first point of contact, we suggest you speak to the Economy Team's Projects Officers on 01749 341317 who can advise you about land currently being developed or land allocated for future development.
Do you have an online register of land and premises?
Yes we do. The Mendip Business Land & Premises Register is available online - click here for details.
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