Whistl signs for 140,000 sq ft in Wigan
The e-commerce firm has inked a 15-year pre-let at PLP’s Astley Park.
The Whistl deal means there is 215,000 sq ft of speculative space across three units left available at the 360,000 sq ft Wigan industrial development.
Whistl’s unit is being built by Tanro and is due to complete early next year.
PLP, which is owned by La Caisse, Peel Group, and Macquarie Asset Management, acquired the 19-acre development site from Peel Waters earlier this year.
Matt Fitton, development director at PLP, said: “Whistl’s early commitment to PLP Astley is a strong endorsement of the development and the quality of the scheme.
“Securing such a high-calibre occupier at this stage is a fantastic start and sets a great precedent for future lettings across the remaining units.”
Newmark advised Whistl and B8RE represented PLP.
The four-unit PLP Astley comprises four buildings ranging from 35,000 sq ft to 145,000 sq ft and is targeting BREEAM Excellent and EPC A ratings.
