Chancerygate Brings Over 190,000 sq ft of Industrial & Warehouse Space to Market

BOX4 Real Estate on behalf of Chancerygate is actively marketing a significant portfolio of refurbished and new-build industrial and warehouse accommodation at Birch Business Park, Whittle Lane, Heywood OL10 2SX — offering occupiers a rare opportunity to locate on one of Greater Manchester’s most strategically connected business parks, within the Atom Valley Mayoral Development Zone.

A Prime Location at the Heart of the North West

Birch Business Park occupies a prime position in Heywood, with direct access from Junction 3 of the M66 (1.6 miles) and Junction 19 of the M62 (2.8 miles), placing occupiers within easy reach of Manchester city centre (9 miles), Leeds (38 miles), Liverpool (40 miles) and Manchester Airport (24 miles).

The park sits within the Northern Gateway area, now designated as part of the Atom Valley Mayoral Development Zone (MDZ) — a strategic initiative to promote high-tech industries, innovation and economic growth across Greater Manchester.

The established park is home to a number of well-known occupiers including Archbold, Vodafone, JOST, Restore plc, ITAL Logistics and FAM Commercial, reflecting the quality of the environment and the strength of its connectivity.

Refurbished Units Available Now

Chancerygate is currently bringing forward a programme of extensive refurbishment across several units on the park, with accommodation available from 11,723 sq ft up to 30,591 sq ft:

Unit J1 — 11,723 sq ft

A modern single-storey terrace industrial/warehouse unit currently undergoing extensive refurbishment. The unit comprises 10,786 sq ft of warehouse space and 937 sq ft of ground floor office/welfare accommodation. Features include LED lighting, EV charging, a brand new roof, 140 KVA power, generous car parking and 24/7 access. Unit J1 also benefits from a self-contained and gated site. Targeting EPC A rating.

Unit J2 — 17,643 sq ft

A larger terrace-style single-storey warehouse/industrial unit undergoing refurbishment alongside Unit J1. The unit offers 16,211 sq ft of warehouse accommodation with 1,432 sq ft of ground floor office and welfare facilities. Specification mirrors Unit J1, with LED lighting, EV charging, new roof, 140 KVA power and 24/7 secure access. Targeting EPC A rating.

Unit K — 30,591 sq ft (Available June 2026)

The largest of the refurbished units, Unit K extends to 30,591 sq ft in total, comprising 28,137 sq ft of warehouse, 1,206 sq ft of ground floor office/welfare and 1,248 sq ft of first floor office accommodation. Available from June 2026, the unit will be delivered to a high specification including LED lighting, ground and first floor fitted offices, large secure yard, bicycle storage, 277 KVA power, EV charging and generous parking. Targeting EPC A rating.

Units L1/L2 — 28,207 sq ft

Units L1 and L2 are modern adjoining single-storey warehouse and industrial units, totalling 28,207 sq ft. The accommodation comprises 25,187 sq ft of ground floor warehouse, 1,510 sq ft of ground floor office and 1,510 sq ft of first floor office. The units feature 8.5m eaves, four level access doors, a 35m yard depth, 60 KVA power per unit (160 KVA total available), LED lighting, EPC A rating and 24/7 access on a secure business park.

Birch 100: New-Build Grade A Unit — 103,000 sq ft (Available Q2 2027)

Alongside the refurbished stock, Chancerygate is pressing ahead with a brand new Grade A development at the park — Birch 100. Construction is due to commence in early Q3 2026, with the building available for occupation from Q2 2027.

The new-build unit will extend to approximately 103,000 sq ft on a gross external area basis, comprising 91,236 sq ft of warehouse, 6,308 sq ft of first floor office and a further 6,308 sq ft at second floor office level. The building will be of steel portal frame construction and will be delivered to an exceptional specification, including:

12m clear internal height
50kN/sq m floor loading, slab flatness to FM2
1 MVA power supply
2 level access doors, 6 dock level loading doors and 2 Euro dock loading doors
40–50m yard depths with secure sliding gate
90 car parking spaces and 7 trailer parking spaces
Fully fitted offices across two floors with glazed reception area, air conditioning and passenger lift
Raised access floor
Solar PV panels and EV charging
Bicycle storage and landscaped environment
24/7 manned security gatehouse

Birch 100 is targeting BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and EPC A rating, reflecting Chancerygate’s commitment to delivering sustainable, future-proof buildings. The wider park is a fully secure estate with a manned 24/7 gatehouse at the entrance.

Sustainability at the Core

Chancerygate takes a forward-thinking approach to sustainability across all of its schemes. At Birch Business Park, this is reflected throughout the refurbishment and new-build programmes, with features including solar PV panels, EV charging, high-performance insulated cladding and roof materials, secure cycle parking, 15% translucent warehouse roof lights to maximise natural daylight and low air permeability design. All units are targeting EPC A rating, with Birch 100 also targeting BREEAM ‘Excellent’.

Agents & Further Information

The units are being marketed jointly by Box4 Real Estate and B8 Real Estate on behalf of Chancerygate. For further information please contact:

Box4 Real Estate

Sam Royle: 07793 808264 | s.royle@box4realestate.co.uk

James Goode: 07891 810260 | j.goode@box4realestate.co.uk

Web: https://www.birchbusinesspark.co.uk/