IF YOU are ready to take on premises, then look no further than County Durham. Durham County Council aims to support the continuous improvement of the county’s infrastructure and environment.
The council’s regeneration and economic development team can provide a range of support services to companies and individuals looking to start up, expand or diversify within the county.
Modern office space
St Stephen’s Court contains contemporary purpose built office units utilising state of the art green design principles.
Situated in Low Willington, the 14 individual single storey units are built around a courtyard designed to capture maximum sunlight and protection from prevailing winter winds whilst creating a natural barrier for noise.
The grounds are planted with native trees to enhance the natural habitat.
The high specification offices vary in size from 680sq ft to 1485sq ft and provide flexible starter as well as move on office accommodation.
Free parking is also available on site. Low Willington is situated only six miles from Durham City and adjacent to the A690, which provides fast and easy access to the A1(M) and to rail links via Durham.
NETPark, has rapidly become one of the leading locations for emerging sciences and technologies in the UK and for the commercialisation of cutting edge R&D in the physical sciences.
We focus on supporting companies that are developing technology and products in the physical sciences, particularly printable electronics, microelectronics, photonics, and nanotechnology, and their application in the fields of energy, defence, and medical related technologies.
NETPark offers a flexible range of property and facilities that will allow your business to grow.
We have a mix of high quality offices, laboratory and clean room space to meet your business needs.
NETPark also provides virtual offices, hot desking facilities, soft landing space for international companies and high quality meeting and conference rooms.
The state-of-the-art Tanfield Lea Business Centre, which has been awarded a Very Good BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) status, uses advances in technology to provide a greener environment for tenants with the inclusion of solar paneling and natural air ventilation.
It provides 40,000sq ft of modern office and workshop space for businesses in a revolutionary, three-storey building which is targeted at both new and existing businesses.
A new approach to lettings has been introduced in order to encourage young entrepreneurs to pursue self-employment.
Start-up units have been specifically developed with incentivised rents together with business advice and support.
The business centre is located in close proximity to the A6706, direct link road to Gateshead and Newcastle.
Industrial units
There are a number of industrial units available at a range of sizes at industrial estates across the county and most include mains electric, gas and water supply.
Many of the units have roller shutter door access and, where appropriate, units can be combined to create larger floor space.
Major developments are also taking place, including Durham Gate, the biggest mixed development scheme in County Durham.
The site has had an overall investment of £100m and will include 10,000sqm of office space, up to 2,000 jobs in offices, new residential and industrial premises and hotel, leisure and local retail services.
To find out more about how Durham County Council can help you with your commercial property requirements, call 03000 261261 or visit www.wherebusinessgrows.co.uk