Development Opportunities

2. Ashton Moss

Recognised as a site of strategic regional importance for East Manchester, Ashton Moss has become a flagship development within Tameside.

Extending to 58 hectares and located within an integrated transport structure off the M60, Ashton by-pass and proposed metrolink stop. Work continues on a high quality, mixed use development combining industrial office and retail space with recreation and leisure facilities.

Companies already operating successfully in the vicinity include RHM Foods and Robertson's Jam, Pizza Hut and McDonalds, Quicks Car Dealers, B & Q Warehouse, etc.

The New Sainsbury Superstore has already opened on site and current tenants include CineUK, Frankie & Bennys, KFC, Hollywood Bowl, Brewers Fayre , The Car People , Office Depot (Viking), Nandos and Norbain with a Chinese Restaurant, Hotel, new public house and golf course coming soon.

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Size:

58 Hectares (143 acres) in total with design and build available for approximately 127, 406 m 2 (137,0888 ft 2 ) of mixed use development

Location/Transport links:

Ashton Moss is situated 6 miles East of Manchester City Centre, and 1 mile from Ashton town centre at the A57/M60 intersection. The site benefits from an integrated transport structure and is highly accessible by a range of transport modes. The area is subject to substantial Government investment in infrastructure improvements, notably the completion of the M60 orbital motorway. 

• Located less than 2 miles from the major East to West routes (A57/M67) linking Manchester to South Yorkshire.
• Manchester City Airport within 20 minutes drive time
• Adjoins the M60 Manchester orbital motorway
• Directly serviced by Ashton Northern Bypass connecting the A635 Manchester Road to the A627 Oldham Road

Adjacent to the proposed extension to the Metro Light Rapid Transport System linking Ashton town centre to Manchester City Centre

Planning Status

B1 (c), B2, B8, D2, A1, A3 & C1

Development Opportunities

Ashton Moss is marketed as a mixed-use development. The site is divided into several components:

• Area 1000 Commerce Park (Existing Office Depot, The Car People
• & 100,000 ft² office build)
• Area 1001 Leisure (proposed pub/hotel)
• Area 2000 Leisure (Existing Cineworld, Hollywood Bowl,Brewers Fayre,Franky & Bennys, KFC and new Chinese Restaurant)
• Area 4000 Retail ( Sainsburys , ancillary petrol station, Au Naturelle)

The remaining, undeveloped area is allocated for public recreation and open space. It is of sufficient size and potential to accommodate a golf course or horseracing track.

Terms:

The site is marketed on a design and build basis. Plot and building sizes can be accommodated to occupier requirements. The developers are committed to providing a high standard of environmental landscaping and built design.

On-site services:

The Master plan makes provision for internal roadways, pedestrian and cycle routes, together with defined servicing corridors containing a full range of utilities, drainage and communication services.

Time scale:

Work is already underway on all phases with a projected completion date of 2007.

Grant Assistance:

Businesses investing on the site may be eligible for grant assistance under the Government's Assisted Area scheme. Training grants are also available.

Guide price:

Price available on application.

Developers

AMEC Developments Ltd, Anchorage One, Anchorage Quay, Salford Quays, Manchester M5 2YJ 0161 877 3400

Agents

King Sturge, 81 Fountain Street, Manchester, M2 2EE 0161 236 8793