Work begins on new retail site for York electrical contractor and retailer

Work has commenced to build new retail store at Monks Cross for the York-based electrical contractor and retailer, Herbert Todd & Son.

The 10,000 sq ft building is being developed by property firm S Harrison, and work is due to be completed early next year.

The development will offer a modern showroom, warehouse, workshop area, office space and parking for 20 customers.

Founded in 1936, Herbert Todd & Son currently trades from an industrial style unit on Percy’s Lane, close to York city centre.

Next summer, S Harrison will also start work on redeveloping this site into a modern building that will provide living accommodation for 106 students.

The development will be owned and managed by a student accommodation specialist, and work will complete in time for the start of the 2018/19 academic year.

Chris Hale from S Harrison, said: “Starting work at Monks Cross is a major milestone in this overall development story.

“When work completes in Spring 2017, it will enable Herbert Todd & Son to continue to grow and thrive in new purpose built premises, as well as making way for a stunning new development on Percy’s Lane that will greatly enhance the local streetscape and is much more in-keeping with the surroundings in this part of York.”

David Todd from Herbert Todd & Son, added: “To see work underway on this new building is fantastic because it marks the start of a new chapter in our company’s long history in York.

“Our current premises are now largely hidden away from passing trade, as continued residential development around Percy’s Lane has transformed the area.

“This new building will be surrounded by other leading retailers and will give us a modern showroom where we can continue shaping our future, which makes it a very exciting opportunity.”