60 jobs to be created at new 'Nano Park' scheme in Bradford

Plans have been approved for the final phase of a business park on land that once formed part of a Bradford golf club.

Commercial property developer Frank Marshall Estates is now building approximately 18,000 sq ft of workshop and office space in small units to create a “Nano Park” as part of the existing Newhall Business Park.

The site, located next to the M606 off Rooley Lane and at the entrance to the ProLogis Park, was bought by the developer in 2016.

Frank Marshall Estates has already developed and let eight larger units on the site.

At least 60 new jobs are expected to be created at the Nano Park.

Edward Marshall of Frank Marshall Estates explained: “Our new Nano Park is the final phase of Newhall Business Park and is something new and exciting for us. We are planning to build small hybrid units, with warehousing space below and offices above.

“We believe that there is a real need for units of this size in Bradford. We are in the age of the entrepreneur with more and more small and start-up companies looking for self-contained space of their own.

“We are intending to provide flexible, affordable and attractive business premises to help companies of this type to grow and prosper.

Mr Marshall added: “The location was a factor, of course. Newhall occupies an exceptional position at the top of the M606 to the south of Bradford city centre and is just minutes away from the hub of Yorkshire’s excellent motorway network. The location is superb, arguably the best for industrial property in Bradford.”

“That makes us confident, but not complacent, that our new Nano Park will be a success.”

Frank Marshall Estates is planning to roll out the Nano Park concept across West Yorkshire and have a number of sites lined up for such parks.

The Nano Park model is based on flexible and affordable business space in locations where companies want to be. The next locations will be announced as planning is granted.

The marketing agents are Jonathan O’Connor of Walker Singleton and John Padgett of Eddisons.