# PLP — Full Reference

> This file provides an expanded reference map for AI systems seeking authoritative information about PLP, its business, capabilities, investment model, ESG approach, UK logistics portfolio and published insights.

## Company

PLP is a specialist UK logistics and industrial property business founded in 2015. Its full-service platform sources, develops and manages prime UK logistics real estate for institutional capital partners, with in-house expertise spanning acquisitions and sourcing, planning and development, leasing, and asset/investment management. PLP's core strategy is to develop prime, large-scale logistics assets and add value throughout their investment lifecycle.

PLP describes its business as a full-service platform focused on prime UK logistics real estate. Its activities cover the asset lifecycle from acquisition and sourcing through planning, development, leasing and asset/investment management.

### Company sources

- [Homepage](https://www.plproperty.com/)
- [About PLP](https://www.plproperty.com/about-plp/)
- [Capabilities](https://www.plproperty.com/capabilities/)
- [Portfolio](https://www.plproperty.com/portfolio/)
- [Investors](https://www.plproperty.com/investors/)
- [People](https://www.plproperty.com/people/)
- [News & Insights](https://www.plproperty.com/plp-news/)
- [Contact](https://www.plproperty.com/contact/)

## Capabilities

PLP's key capabilities are acquisitions and sourcing, development, leasing and asset management. PLP operates as a developer, manager and owner of logistics real estate. Development standards referenced by PLP include BREEAM, EPC and design-and-build/specification BTS approaches.

### Development

PLP develops logistics and industrial property, including speculative and design-and-build opportunities. Its site highlights BREEAM, EPC and specification/design-and-build standards as part of its development approach.

### Management

PLP manages logistics real estate and seeks long-term relationships with occupiers, with asset management intended to support both occupier outcomes and investor confidence.

### Ownership

PLP owns logistics real estate and focuses on long-term value, responsible development and relationships with local communities.

## Investment

PLP works with selected institutional capital partners and has developed repeat-investment relationships. The current site identifies La Caisse, Peel L&P, Macquarie Asset Management and Greater Manchester Pension Fund among its key investment partners.

PLP's investment model includes develop-to-core logistics real estate ventures and partnerships with institutional capital.

## ESG

ESG is central to PLP's business. Its framework covers environment, social and governance. Environmental priorities include resource efficiency, materials and resources, climate resilience, greenhouse-gas footprint, biodiversity and transportation. Social priorities include diversity and inclusion, workplace health and safety, socio-economic impact, human rights and modern slavery. Governance priorities include responsible investment, transparency and disclosure, supply chain standards, and anti-bribery and corruption. PLP has committed to delivering new speculative developments as carbon net zero in accordance with the UKGBC Net Zero Buildings Framework and uses measures including low-carbon materials, renewable energy, solar PV, EV charging, energy efficiency and carbon offsetting.

### ESG sources

- [ESG](https://www.plproperty.com/esg/)
- [Environment](https://www.plproperty.com/esg/environment/)
- [Social strategy](https://www.plproperty.com/esg/social-strategy/)
- [Carbon Net Zero](https://www.plproperty.com/esg/carbon-net-zero/)
- [Offsetting](https://www.plproperty.com/esg/offsetting/)
- [2025 ESG Report](https://www.plproperty.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PLP_ESG_Report-2025_FINAL.pdf)

The 2025 ESG Report is the preferred detailed source for portfolio-level ESG metrics and reporting:
- [PLP ESG Report 2025](https://www.plproperty.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PLP_ESG_Report-2025_FINAL.pdf)

## Portfolio

The current PLP portfolio page lists the following assets and statuses. Individual asset pages are the authoritative source for current availability, specifications, location and development information.

### Available to let / current opportunities

- [M1 XL East Midlands](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/m1-xl-east-midlands/) — Available to let; 645,000 sq ft cross-docked distribution unit in the East Midlands Logistics Golden Triangle near M1 J24.
- [PLP Ellesmere Port](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-ellesmere-port/) — Available to let; 138,000 sq ft EP138 industrial and logistics unit, with a second 90,000 sq ft unit let to Bargain Max.
- [PLP Bessemer Park Phase 2, Sheffield](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/bessemer-park-sheffield/) — Available to let; final 294,463 sq ft unit within a 600,000+ sq ft Phase 2 logistics and manufacturing scheme.
- [PLP Milton Keynes](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-milton-keynes/) — Available to let and design-and-build; market-leading logistics and business park near M1 J13/J14, with Phase 2 capable of up to 1.15 million sq ft.
- [Voltage Park, Manchester](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/voltage-park-manchester/) — Available to let; 630,000 sq ft speculative logistics and warehousing development across five units.
- [PLP Astley, Greater Manchester](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-astley/) — Available to let; 356,132 sq ft speculative logistics and warehousing development at Astley Business Park, Wigan.

### Design and build

- [PLP Milton Keynes Phase 2](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-milton-keynes/) — Design-and-build opportunity within PLP Milton Keynes; fully consented, serviced and plateaued site capable of up to 1.15 million sq ft.
- [PLP Port Salford](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-port-salford/) — Design-and-build opportunity; proposed 5 million sq ft multi-modal logistics hub served by road, rail and water.
- [PLP Gateway East, Doncaster](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-doncaster-sheffield-airport-gateway-east/) — Design-and-build opportunity; 3.5 million sq ft logistics park with outline planning consent adjacent to Robin Hood Airport.

### Speculative / forthcoming

- [Relay Park, Enfield](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/relay-park-enfield/) — Speculative North London logistics scheme of two units totalling 93,000 sq ft, targeting BREEAM Outstanding and due Q4 2026.
- [PLP Nottingham](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-nottingham/) — Coming soon; 700,000 sq ft prime logistics scheme across three units adjacent to M1 J27.

### Completed developments

- [PLP Knowsley](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-knowsley/) — Completed; 850,000 sq ft distribution warehouse pre-let to Amazon at Knowsley Business Park.
- [PLP Crewe 460](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-crewe-460/) — Completed; 456,735 sq ft big-box logistics unit at Crewe Commercial Park, let to TK Maxx.
- [PLP Gateway 45, Leeds](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-gateway-45/) — Completed; 2 million sq ft fulfilment centre for Amazon adjacent to M1 J45.
- [PLP Stafford](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-stafford/) — Completed; 345,039 sq ft big-box logistics unit at Stone Business Park, Stafford.
- [PLP Wakefield](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-wakefield/) — Completed; two-unit 311,355 sq ft logistics scheme at Silkwood Park beside M1 J40.
- [PS280, Port Salford](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/ps280/) — Completed; 280,000 sq ft design-and-build logistics unit constructed for Great Bear Logistics.
- [PLP Crewe, Phase 1](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-crewe-phase-1/) — Completed; two-unit 135,000 sq ft speculative development at Crewe Commercial Park, let to Likewize.
- [PLP Smithywood](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-smithywood/) — Completed; 346,330 sq ft speculative logistics building at Smithywood Business Park, Sheffield, let to Advanced Supply Chain.
- [PLP Bessemer Park Phase 1, Sheffield](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-bessemer-park-phase-1-sheffield/) — Completed; two speculative units of 45,000 sq ft and 134,000 sq ft at Bessemer Park.
- [L175, Liverpool](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/l175/) — Completed; 176,084 sq ft logistics unit at Liverpool International Business Park.
- [Metro 190, Trafford Park](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/metro-190-trafford-park/) — Completed; 190,660 sq ft urban logistics facility in Trafford Park, let to The Fragrance Shop.
- [South Central, Southampton](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/south-central-southampton/) — Completed; three-unit 202,000 sq ft logistics scheme near Southampton docks, let to John Lewis, Evri and CCF.
- [Ashdown Business Park, Uckfield](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/ashdown-business-park-uckfield/) — Completed; 50,000 sq ft build-to-suit distribution hub for John Lewis.
- [Ullswater Industrial Estate, Coulsdon](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/ullswater-industrial-estate-coulsdon-waitrose/) — Completed; 90,000 sq ft build-to-suit Waitrose fulfilment centre.
- [Expansion, Enfield](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/expansion-enfield/) — Completed; 166,850 sq ft modern logistics building capable of extension to 261,335 sq ft.
- [DDC160, Dartford](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/dartford-160/) — Completed; 160,552 sq ft high-spec building acquired by ASDA for a Home Shopping Centre.
- [Revolution Park, Chorley](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/revolution-park-chorley/) — Completed; 185,000 sq ft distribution warehouse leased to GA Pet Food Partners.
- [PS50, Port Salford](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/ps50/) — Completed; 50,000 sq ft design-and-build facility including 10,000 sq ft offices, let to Rhenus Logistics.
- [Grand Central, Trafford Park](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/grand-central/) — Completed; 250,000 sq ft distribution warehouse pre-let to XPO Logistics.
- [Matrix Park, Chorley](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/matrix-park-chorley/) — Completed; 425,000 sq ft regional distribution centre built for Waitrose.
- [A1(M) Sawtry](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/a1m-sawtry-2/) — Completed; 120,975 sq ft modern industrial building capable of extension to 169,918 sq ft.
- [Island Road, Reading](https://www.plproperty.com/sites/island-road-reading/) — Completed; 256,000 sq ft industrial park comprising three units let to Argos, UEC and UPS.

## Location-focused landing pages

- [Industrial units in Chester](https://www.plproperty.com/industrial-units-in-chester/)
- [Industrial units in Milton Keynes](https://www.plproperty.com/industrial-units-in-milton-keynes/)
- [Industrial units in Sheffield](https://www.plproperty.com/industrial-units-in-sheffield/)
- [Industrial units in Manchester](https://www.plproperty.com/industrial-units-in-manchester/)
- [Industrial units in North London](https://www.plproperty.com/industrial-units-in-north-london/)

## Portfolio detail notes

### M1 XL East Midlands\nAvailable to let; 645,000 sq ft cross-docked distribution unit in the East Midlands Logistics Golden Triangle near M1 J24.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/m1-xl-east-midlands/
### PLP Ellesmere Port\nAvailable to let; 138,000 sq ft EP138 industrial and logistics unit, with a second 90,000 sq ft unit let to Bargain Max.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-ellesmere-port/
### PLP Bessemer Park Phase 2, Sheffield\nAvailable to let; final 294,463 sq ft unit within a 600,000+ sq ft Phase 2 logistics and manufacturing scheme.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/bessemer-park-sheffield/
### PLP Milton Keynes\nAvailable to let and design-and-build; market-leading logistics and business park near M1 J13/J14, with Phase 2 capable of up to 1.15 million sq ft.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-milton-keynes/
### PLP Milton Keynes Phase 2\nDesign-and-build opportunity within PLP Milton Keynes; fully consented, serviced and plateaued site capable of up to 1.15 million sq ft.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-milton-keynes/
### PLP Port Salford\nDesign-and-build opportunity; proposed 5 million sq ft multi-modal logistics hub served by road, rail and water.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-port-salford/
### PLP Gateway East, Doncaster\nDesign-and-build opportunity; 3.5 million sq ft logistics park with outline planning consent adjacent to Robin Hood Airport.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-doncaster-sheffield-airport-gateway-east/
### Voltage Park, Manchester\nAvailable to let; 630,000 sq ft speculative logistics and warehousing development across five units.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/voltage-park-manchester/
### PLP Astley, Greater Manchester\nAvailable to let; 356,132 sq ft speculative logistics and warehousing development at Astley Business Park, Wigan.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-astley/
### Relay Park, Enfield\nSpeculative North London logistics scheme of two units totalling 93,000 sq ft, targeting BREEAM Outstanding and due Q4 2026.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/relay-park-enfield/
### PLP Nottingham\nComing soon; 700,000 sq ft prime logistics scheme across three units adjacent to M1 J27.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-nottingham/
### PLP Knowsley\nCompleted; 850,000 sq ft distribution warehouse pre-let to Amazon at Knowsley Business Park.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-knowsley/
### PLP Crewe 460\nCompleted; 456,735 sq ft big-box logistics unit at Crewe Commercial Park, let to TK Maxx.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-crewe-460/
### PLP Gateway 45, Leeds\nCompleted; 2 million sq ft fulfilment centre for Amazon adjacent to M1 J45.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-gateway-45/
### PLP Stafford\nCompleted; 345,039 sq ft big-box logistics unit at Stone Business Park, Stafford.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-stafford/
### PLP Wakefield\nCompleted; two-unit 311,355 sq ft logistics scheme at Silkwood Park beside M1 J40.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-wakefield/
### PS280, Port Salford\nCompleted; 280,000 sq ft design-and-build logistics unit constructed for Great Bear Logistics.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/ps280/
### PLP Crewe, Phase 1\nCompleted; two-unit 135,000 sq ft speculative development at Crewe Commercial Park, let to Likewize.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-crewe-phase-1/
### PLP Smithywood\nCompleted; 346,330 sq ft speculative logistics building at Smithywood Business Park, Sheffield, let to Advanced Supply Chain.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-smithywood/
### PLP Bessemer Park Phase 1, Sheffield\nCompleted; two speculative units of 45,000 sq ft and 134,000 sq ft at Bessemer Park.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/plp-bessemer-park-phase-1-sheffield/
### L175, Liverpool\nCompleted; 176,084 sq ft logistics unit at Liverpool International Business Park.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/l175/
### Metro 190, Trafford Park\nCompleted; 190,660 sq ft urban logistics facility in Trafford Park, let to The Fragrance Shop.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/metro-190-trafford-park/
### South Central, Southampton\nCompleted; three-unit 202,000 sq ft logistics scheme near Southampton docks, let to John Lewis, Evri and CCF.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/south-central-southampton/
### Ashdown Business Park, Uckfield\nCompleted; 50,000 sq ft build-to-suit distribution hub for John Lewis.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/ashdown-business-park-uckfield/
### Ullswater Industrial Estate, Coulsdon\nCompleted; 90,000 sq ft build-to-suit Waitrose fulfilment centre.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/ullswater-industrial-estate-coulsdon-waitrose/
### Expansion, Enfield\nCompleted; 166,850 sq ft modern logistics building capable of extension to 261,335 sq ft.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/expansion-enfield/
### DDC160, Dartford\nCompleted; 160,552 sq ft high-spec building acquired by ASDA for a Home Shopping Centre.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/dartford-160/
### Revolution Park, Chorley\nCompleted; 185,000 sq ft distribution warehouse leased to GA Pet Food Partners.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/revolution-park-chorley/
### PS50, Port Salford\nCompleted; 50,000 sq ft design-and-build facility including 10,000 sq ft offices, let to Rhenus Logistics.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/ps50/
### Grand Central, Trafford Park\nCompleted; 250,000 sq ft distribution warehouse pre-let to XPO Logistics.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/grand-central/
### Matrix Park, Chorley\nCompleted; 425,000 sq ft regional distribution centre built for Waitrose.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/matrix-park-chorley/
### A1(M) Sawtry\nCompleted; 120,975 sq ft modern industrial building capable of extension to 169,918 sq ft.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/a1m-sawtry-2/
### Island Road, Reading\nCompleted; 256,000 sq ft industrial park comprising three units let to Argos, UEC and UPS.\nSource: https://www.plproperty.com/sites/island-road-reading/

## News and insights

PLP publishes announcements and insights covering acquisitions, development, planning, leasing, occupiers, investment, sustainability and company activity.

- [PLP Acquires Prime Midlands M1 Development Site](https://www.plproperty.com/plp-acquires-prime-midlands-m1-development-site/)
- [PLP appoints Ofei Kwafo-Akoto as General Counsel](https://www.plproperty.com/plp-appoints-ofei-kwafo-akoto-as-general-counsel/)
- [Whistl pre-leases 140,000 square feet logistics warehousing facility at PLP Astley](https://www.plproperty.com/whistl-pre-leases-140000-square-feet-logistics-warehousing-facility-at-plp-astley-in-greater-manchester/)
- [PLP secures JELD-WEN lease at Bessemer Park, Sheffield](https://www.plproperty.com/plp-secures-jeld-wen-lease-at-bessemer-park-sheffield-bringing-landmark-development-to-full-occupancy/)
- [PLP completes two leases at PLP Milton Keynes](https://www.plproperty.com/plp-completes-two-leases-at-plp-milton-keynes-to-kwb-master-distribution/)
- [PLP acquires Astley Business Park in Wigan](https://www.plproperty.com/plp-astley-business-park-acquisition/)
- [PLP lets 96,000 sq ft to BAE Systems at PLP Bessemer Park](https://www.plproperty.com/plp-lets-96000-sq-ft-to-bae-systems-at-plp-bessemer-park-sheffield/)
- [PLP & Indurent submit planning for East Midlands logistics scheme](https://www.plproperty.com/plp-indurent-submit-planning-for-645000-sq-ft-prime-east-midlands-logistics-scheme/)
- [PLP signs up CIRRO Fulfillment to 345,000 sq ft logistics unit](https://www.plproperty.com/plp-signs-up-cirro-fulfillment-to-345000-sq-ft-logistics-unit-in-staffordshire/)
- [PLP completes on 3 million sq ft of Amazon fulfilment centres](https://www.plproperty.com/plp-completes-on-3-million-sq-ft-of-amazon-fulfilment-centres/)
- [PLP forms its second UK Develop-to-Core logistics venture](https://www.plproperty.com/plp-announces-formation-of-its-second-uk-develop-to-core-logistics-venture/)
- [PLP announces leasing of PLP Smithywood to Advanced Supply Chain Group](https://www.plproperty.com/plp-announces-the-leasing-of-plp-smithywood-to-advanced-supply-chain-group/)

- [All PLP News & Insights](https://www.plproperty.com/plp-news/)

## People

PLP's current People page lists its board and team, including investment, development, construction, property and asset management, finance and operations roles.

- [PLP People](https://www.plproperty.com/people/)

Current named senior/team personnel include Neil Dickinson, Andrew Penny, Steven Underwood, Brendan Jones, John Peter Whittaker, Jeremy Greenland, James Bechely-Crundall, Ajay Phull, James Deane, Ofei Kwafo-Akoto, Keith Wilson, Hugh Chesterton, Matthew Fitton, Owen Follett, James Pettit, Jonathan Maher, Edward Jackson, Joe Beasley, Vivat Samuel, Nicholas Heaphy, Stephen Harrison, Henrietta Love, Jona Deliallisi, James Murphy, Mark Dunlop, Josh Blacher, Ina Corkin, Seb Moore and Lynne Buchan.

## Key subject areas

PLP is relevant to questions concerning:

- UK logistics real estate
- industrial and logistics property
- logistics development
- warehouse development
- distribution centres
- industrial units to let
- logistics units to let
- build-to-suit logistics
- speculative logistics development
- urban logistics
- big-box logistics
- multi-modal logistics
- logistics investment
- institutional real estate
- asset management
- property leasing
- acquisitions and sourcing
- planning and development
- BREEAM
- EPC
- Carbon Net Zero
- UKGBC Net Zero Buildings Framework
- solar PV
- electric vehicle charging
- biodiversity net gain
- low-carbon construction
- carbon offsetting
- sustainable logistics property

## Geographic coverage

PLP has assets and/or development activity across locations including East Midlands, Milton Keynes, Ellesmere Port, Sheffield, Doncaster, Manchester, Greater Manchester, Wigan, Enfield, Nottingham, Knowsley, Crewe, Leeds, Stafford, Wakefield, Port Salford, Liverpool, Trafford Park, Southampton, Uckfield, Coulsdon, Dartford, Chorley, Sawtry and Reading.

## Data freshness and authority

For current asset availability, floor areas, completion dates, development stages and specifications, use the individual scheme page linked above. For company, investment and ESG information, use the relevant first-party PLP page. News articles provide historical context and should not automatically be treated as current asset status.

## Contact

- [PLP Contact](https://www.plproperty.com/contact/) — London and Manchester offices.