Property company British Land has reached practical completion of Southwark Urban Logistics, its first multi-level industrial and logistics development in central London.
The 167,600ft² scheme on Mandela Way provides four floors ranging from 33,288ft² to 49,274ft², with upper levels capable of further subdivision to create units from 1,486ft², aimed at occupiers from 3PLs and e-commerce supply chains to light industrial users.
Positioned to address land scarcity and last-mile demand in Zone 1/2, the building features 14 lifts – five rated at 5.4 tonnes and three at 3.5 tonnes – specified to handle pallet loads and EV cargo bikes. The site is within a 15-minute drive of more than 800,000 residents, with over 20% of London’s population in a five-mile radius, and has achieved WiredScore Platinum for digital connectivity.
Sustainability credentials include an EPC A+ rating and a target of BREEAM Outstanding, alongside an extensive rooftop PV array and multiple EV charging points.
British Land said the specification is intended to help occupiers meet corporate sustainability targets while improving operational efficiency.
“We are pleased to reach this milestone for our Southwark Urban Logistics development, delivering a high-quality, sustainable logistics building, which is unique for this part of central London,” said Paul Case, head of logistics development at British Land.
The project is the first asset in British Land’s London Urban Logistics portfolio, with additional sites proposed in Paddington and Bermondsey.
McLaren acted as construction partner, while DTRE and JLL are appointed as leasing agents.
