Baytree Northampton
Public Consultation
ABOUT US
We are Baytree, a leading pan-European developer focused on creating high-quality industrial and logistics buildings
With over circa. 5 million square meters of logistics space delivered across Europe, we’re committed to meeting the changing needs of our customers. Our projects prioritize innovative design and sustainability, minimising environmental impact while generating valuable employment opportunities for local communities. We’re proud to develop buildings that provide real, measurable social value to the areas we serve.
PRECEDENT IMAGES
BAYTREE EDGE
Within each focus area we deliver industry leading initiatives which make our buildings cheaper to
operate and maintain while integrating new technologies and renewable energy to create healthy,
safe interior and exterior environments for people to work.
-
Technology Enabled
-
Design with flexibility for future change
-
Health and wellbeing of building users
-
Clean air, water, soil and energy
SITE LOCATION
100 Pavilion Drive, Northampton
Located in the heart of the Brackmills Industrial Estate, 100 Pavilion Drive offers convenient pedestrian, cycling, and car access from Pavilion Drive, with dedicated HGV access from Caswell Road. The building features two-storey office accommodation, facing Pavilion Drive, with the main warehouse space positioned behind.
The Pavilion Drive frontage is enhanced by linear landscaping with semi-mature trees among ancillary parking spaces. Mature trees create a natural screen along Caswell Road, while additional mature planting defines the boundaries to the west and south, providing a well-integrated green setting for the site.
SITE LAYOUT
Total Floorspace: Up to 18,269m²
Maximum roof height: Up to 22.5m ridge height
Office height: Up to 15m
THE PROPOSAL
The project involves constructing a new distribution warehouse with ancillary office space (Class B8) of up to 18,269m² in area. The development includes ancillary servicing structures, provision of parking and manoeuvring areas for vehicles, motorcycles, and bicycles, along with enhanced landscaping, ground remodelling, sustainable drainage and utility installations, and together with engineering operations and other associated works.
Expanded Logistics
Floorspace
Up to 18,269m² of Gross External Area logistics employment floorspace will be provided through a new warehouse (Class B8) with ancillary office (Class E) accommodation and associated gatehouses. This represents an increase of 5,077 m² of employment space.
Sustainable Building
Standards
The new warehouse and office accommodation will be constructed to meet at least BREEAM 'Excellent' standards.
Main Access for
pedestrians,
Cyclists, and Cars
The northern access points from Pavilion Drive will be retained as the primary entry for pedestrians, cyclists, and car users.
The site has been designed to be accessible for all, with level access and parking facilities to meet a range of needs.
Enhanced HGV Access
The existing HGV access at the southeast of the site off Caswell Road will remain, with improved sight lines for safety.
Emergency Access
Emergency vehicles will have access to the site from both Pavilion Drive and Caswell Road.
On-Plot Parking and
EV Charging
On-site parking will be provided for cycles, motorcycles, and cars, with EV charging points installed to meet the Council’s adopted highway standards.
Enhanced Landscaping
and Ecology
Existing landscaping buffers will be enhanced with additional indigenous planting and habitat creation.
Biodiversity Gain
A 10% biodiversity net gain will be achieved with additional native planting and three attenuation ponds, integrated into a sustainable drainage system.
Occupier Amenities
An Amenity pod will be provided in the grounds for the wellbeing of building users.
TRANSPORT
The proposed development will maintain the existing access arrangements. The existing pedestrian access on Pavillion Drive will be maintained with cycle storage facility provided near the building entrance. Equally, the existing heavy goods vehicle (HGV) access via Caswell Road to the east will be retained.
The HGV access will be slightly widened to provide safer two-way movements and to minimise any potential impact on the surrounding road network.
With less office accommodation on site and a modest increase in the size of the warehouse accommodation overall car movements will decline, particularly in the peak hours and HGV traffic on the industrial estate roads may increase slightly. Overall, when compared to the existing building, the proposed development will have no significant impact on the usage of the estate roads.
SUSTAINABILITY
A Commitment to Enhanced Sustainability
-
BREEAM ‘Excellent’ Certification
The buildings will achieve an 'Excellent' rating under the BREEAM sustainability assessment, placing it in the top 10% of new buildings for environmental performance.
-
Highest Energy Efficiency Standards
Using the government’s standard assessment procedure, the buildings will attain the highest Energy Performance Certificate rating, making it among the most energy-efficient new buildings in the UK while significantly reducing carbon emissions in operation.
-
Sustainable Material Selection
Materials will be specified following “cradle to cradle” principles wherever possible.
Normally over 90% of resources extracted and consumed do not return to productive cycles but become waste. We believe working with the principles of the Circular Economy is vital for effective climate action and is a catalyst for the necessary business model transformation.
The Circular Economy principles are:
-
Eliminate waste and pollution
-
Circulate products and materials at their highest value
-
Regenerate nature
NEW JOBS
Job Creation and Healthy Work Environment
The proposed development will create up to 200 new jobs for the local community to benefit from, including a range of roles from entry-level positions for those re-entering the workforce to supervisory and management roles.
Up to 18,269m² of Gross External Area logistics employment floorspace will be provided through a new warehouse (Class B8) with ancillary office (Class E) accommodation and associated gatehouses. This represents an increase of 5,077m² of employment space.
Baytree are committed to the long-term stewardship of the site and the future buildings and associated land will be maintained through a managing agent.
