4 Dakota Drive, Liverpool International Business Park, Speke, L24 8RJ Build-to-Suit Opportunity at the Heart of the Liverpool Freeport Region
Approved Planning
Large-scale warehouse
Power connectivity
Planning consent secured for rapid delivery
947,000 sq ft footprint with 21m clear internal height
6.5 MVA grid connection
4 Dakota Drive, Liverpool International Business Park, Speke, L24 8RJ
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CONTENTS 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Site Location 3.0 The Site 4.0 Specification 5.0 Regional Investment & Development
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INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION A STRATEGIC ENGINE FOR GROWTH 4 Dakota Drive is the largest and most strategically positioned logistics development in the North West of England. With scale, sustainability, and connectivity at its core, it directly addresses the most acute pain points in the market:
o Large, modern, automation-ready space with 6.5MVA connection o Immediate ability to increase to 16.5MVA o 21m clear internal height o No retrofit limitations o Prime location in a high-demand corridor with constrained supply This opportunity is presented on a build to suit basis. The development site benefits from full detailed planning consent meaning the building can be delivered ready for occupation 12 months from agreement (fit out excluded but is offered).
4 Dakota Drive, Liverpool International Business Park, Speke, L24 8RJ
FUTURE READY A strategic site for a high-growth digital economy Speke offers power, scale and flexible development potential, creating a strong base for automation-enabled logistics, digital warehousing and high-density compute. These attributes also present a compelling opportunity for investors aligned with long-term structural growth in UK real estate. o
Power, plot capacity and flexibility to support high-density compute
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Suitable for automation-enabled logistics and digital warehousing
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Aligned with the UK’s accelerating AI infrastructure needs
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Well positioned for regional and edge data centre development
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Strong long-term investor appeal driven by sector-wide growth trends
More than a logistics asset, Speke presents a significant opportunity to develop digital infrastructure that can support AI-driven progress across the North-West and the wider UK.
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SITE LOCATION
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SITE LOCATION STRATEGICALLY LOCATED The site offers immediate dual carriageway access to the M62 and M56 corridors, ensuring rapid regional and national distribution. Its proximity to Garston Railport and the Port of Liverpool provides exceptional multi-modal connectivity, making it an ideal location for logistics and distribution operations. ROAD LINKS
DISTANCE
JOURNEY
AIRPORT
DISTANCE
JOURNEY
A 561 (Speke Boulevard)
< 1 mile
2 mins
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
1 mile
2 mins
M62 j6 (via A5300)
4 miles
8 mins
Manchester Airport (MAN)
34 miles
68 mins
M57 J1 (Knowsley Expressway Link)
6 miles
12 mins
Liverpool City Centre
8 miles
16 mins
M56 (J12 via Runcorn)
10 miles
20 mins
SEA PORT
DISTANCE
JOURNEY
Warrington M62 J10
18 miles
36 mins
Port of Garston
3 mile
6 mins
Manchester M62 J27
27 miles
54 mins
Port of Liverpool (Seaforth Container Terminal)
9 miles
18 mins
RAIL
DISTANCE
JOURNEY
Liverpool South Parkway
2.5 miles
10 mins
Garston Railport
2.7 miles
9 mins
Liverpool Lime Street
9 miles
18 mins
4 Dakota Drive, Liverpool International Business Park, Speke, L24 8RJ
Manufacturing Powerhouse
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION
• One of Europe’s fastest-growing biomanufacturing clusters • Rich heritage in automotive, petro-chemical and biopharmaceutical sectors • Home to global operators such as Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, AstraZeneca, Unilever, Bristol Myers Squibb and Seqirus
Global Connectivity • Port of Liverpool is capable of handling 95% of the world’s container ships • The UK’s primary transatlantic port handling 45% of US trade • Freeport status offering enhanced customs benefits and streamlined import/export processes
Workforce & Skills • > 50,000 strong manufacturing workforce • > 15,000 students on manufacturing and
engineering-related courses at universities • > 740,000 economically active residents • 6 million people living within a 60-minute car journey
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THE SITE
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LIVERPOOL CITY REGION M62 1MILE
KNOWSLEY EXPRESSWAY
MERSEY GATEWAY BRIDGE LIVERPOOL JOHN LENNON AIRPORT A561
NEW MERSEY RETAIL PARK
ESTUARY BLVD
LIVERPOOL CITY CENTRE 5 MILES
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BLACKBURNE ST
GARSTON DOCKS 0.5 MILES
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Site Plan BUILDING SPECIFICATION 21m clear internal height 1.2m dock wall height 12 level access 118 dock levellers 50m yard depth on Northern elevation 55m yard depth on Southern elevation
WAREHOUSE 901,607 sq ft (83,762 sq m )
OFFICES Offices - 31,054 sq ft (2,885 sq m) Transport office 1 - 7,158 sq ft (665 sq m) Transport office 2 - 7,158 sq ft (665 sq m)
PARKING & ACCESS 600 car parking spaces 6.5MVA secured power capacity ideal for automation and high-throughput operations Detailed planning consent obtained allowing for speed of delivery 21m clear internal height driving scale, capacity and efficiency 4 Dakota Drive, Liverpool International Business Park, Speke, L24 8RJ
238 HGV parking spaces
TOTAL GIA 946,870 sq ft (87,967 sq m)
SPECIFICATION
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WAREHOUSE •
Reinforced concrete slab with a power floated finish, for a maximum, uniformly distributed loading of 80kN/m².
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Steel portal frame construction with 21m height to underside of haunch.
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Profiled steel roof/walls (20+ years guarantee)
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12% roof lights.
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118 Dock levellers and 12 level access doors.
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Electric (6.5MVA), Water connected.
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Telecoms - Ducts provided from the facility to the local infrastructure. Lines provided by occupier.
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Solar Thermal for hot water generation
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EXTERNALS •
50 & 55 metre reinforced concrete service yards.
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600 car parking spaces (inc. accessible & EV)
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238 HGV spaces
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OFFICE FACILITY •
Feature entrance canopy.
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Open plan Category A office accommodation to first and second floors and transport office.
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Ground floor space under office to be left as under croft with no fit out.
2.4m security fence to perimeter
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Office ceiling heights minimum of 2.7m.
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High quality hard and soft landscaping scheme
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Fitted out gatehouse
Raised access floors 150mm void and three compartment floor boxes supplied at a ratio of 1 per 10 sq m.
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Cycle shelter capacity for 250 bicycles
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Air Source Heat Recovery Heat Pumps for heating and comfort cooling environmental control system.
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External seating and amenity area with access to walkways and coastal reserve
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LED Lighting via recessed luminaries providing an average of 500 lux with manual control and absence over-ride.
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Lift provision suitable for the completed building
ESG Credentials
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Noise pollution reduction measures
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Recycled and sustainable building materials
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Waste management systems
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Heat recovery systems
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Permeable pavements
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Rainwater harvesting
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Thermal hot water
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BREEAM Excellent
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Natural Light Design
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Cycle friendly facilities
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EPC rating A+
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Tree planting programs
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100% PV Panel Ready
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Outdoor staff wellness areas
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LED lighting
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EV charging stations
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Smart building technology
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Office areas designed to WELL building standard
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Design strategies reduce carbon impact; modular construction compatibility
REGIONAL INVESTMENT & DEVELOPMENT
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REGIONAL INVESTMENT & DEVELOPMENT The North-West market faces structural undersupply of large, Grade A warehouses, while demand is surging beyond pre-Covid averages. Speke’s proposed development offers scale, sustainability, and functionality unmatched in the region, positioning it as a prime solution for occupiers and a highgrowth opportunity for investors. Acute Shortfall in Big Box Availability in the North-
Vacancy Rate: North-West vacancy at 6.69%, a 25%
West (NW)
reduction based on historic averages for the region, this is forecast to continue in a downward trajectory.
Current Availability: 85% of available units within the NW region are under 300,000 sq. ft, leaving occupiers
(Source: knight frank)
with large-scale requirements underserved. (Source: Savills) Grade A Supply: Of the vacant space, 36% is Grade A, 13% second-hand Grade A, and the remainder is lowergrade stock. This imbalance means most available
Suitability: 79% of stock fails to meet EPC B standard, a key occupier requirement as a mandatory benchmark by 2030 under MEES Investor Confidence & Rental Growth Rental Growth
space lacks modern ESG features and functionality. (Source: Savills)
Forecast: North-West rents are projected to grow 5.3% annually for five years, outperforming all other UK
Pipeline: Just 968,000 sq. ft under construction regionally, the lowest since 2019, signalling no near-
regions.
term relief for occupiers seeking scale. (Source: benews)
Prime Rents: UK-wide big box rents rose 5.2% YoY, with North-West prime rents up 15% in 2024 (source:
Demand Outstripping Supply
savills), reflecting strong demand.
Take-Up Surge: UK big box take-up hit 20.45M sq. ft in
Investor Appetite: North-West industrial investments
Q3 2025, 9% above the pre-Covid 10-year average, with a further 10.4M sq. ft under offer. (Source:: dtre)
totalled £532M in H1 2025, with strong demand for prime assets. This represents a 17% share of total UK
Flight to Quality: Across the region, 83% of transacted space in 2024 was Grade A, confirming occupiers’ preference for modern, sustainable buildings. (Source: Savills)
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industrial investment in H1 2025 112% increase on the historic average for the North-West. This surge aligns with robust occupational fundamentals (big-box takeup and rental growth) and limited supply, making the North-West one of the UK’s most attractive industrial markets. (sources: benews / colliers),
For further information, please contact:
Vincent Morris Property Director
vm@gbeurope.uk 07538 511696
4 Dakota Drive, Liverpool International Business Park, Speke, L24 8RJ
James Hill
Development Director jh@gbeurope.uk 07756 293335
Alistair Jespersen
Design & Construction Director aj@gbeurope.uk 07564 583220
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