Heywood Distribution Park, Indurent, c Google Earth snapshot

The three units to be demolished include the 108,000 sq ft Great Bear shed. Credit: Google Earth

Indurent tables proposals for 840,000 sq ft Heywood shed

13 November 2026 13:58 Dan Whelan Comments ()

Building on plans for 500,000 sq ft of industrial space on a site to the east, the Blackstone-backed developer wants to knock down three old units off Moss Hall Road and replace them.

Indurent has lodged plans with Rochdale Council to build up to 838,000 sq ft of industrial space on a 40-acre site at Heywood Distribution Park.

The plot currently houses three units, including the 108,000 sq ft Great Bear shed, that are to be demolished under Indurent’s plans.

Two options for the redevelopment have been drawn up by UMC Architects. The first proposes three units of 418,000 ft², 286,000 ft² and 106,000 ft².

The second is for a single mega-shed of 838,000 sq ft.

Indurent bought the 200-acre Heywood Distribution Park as part of a 7m sq ft portfolio from Harbert Management Corporation in 2023.

Last year, the developer firmed up plans for a 500,000 sq ft unit on 26 acres at the site and now proposals have been submitted for a neighbouring plot.

Planning Prospects is advising on the scheme and the plans can be viewed by searching for reference number PL/2026/0933 on Rochdale Council’s planning portal.