Alconbury Airfield  
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Development Advice
The redevelopment of a former US Airforce Base at Alconbury, Cambridge, is the largest distribution warehouse development in Europe. The site comprises around 405 ha (1000 acres) and is promoted for an inter-modal rail served distribution facility.

The site was granted outline planning permission in December 2003 for 603,865 sq m (6,500,000 sq ft) of distribution warehousing following a planning application by Alconbury Developments Limited (a joint venture between Prologis and British Airports Authority) in a joint venture with the site owners, The Ministry of Defence.

Building Partnerships, along with others, advises the Ministry of Defence on all issues in connection with the development of the site including:
  • Planning, planning appeal and planning agreements.

  • Master planning the site.

  • Maximising rental income and development value.

  • Construction of infrastructure (roads and rail) and phasing.

  • Lease terms and tenants.

  • Strategic issues (options on adjoining land, forecasting receipts, development appraisal).

The site is expected to be developed to produce a total value in excess of £300 million.
Proposed Entrance - Click for larger image
 
Rail Facility - Click for larger image
 
Road Layout - Click for larger image
 
The Buildings - Click for larger image