A 19-acre site north of Penrith has been acquired for major commercial development.

Maple Grove Developments (MGD), part of the Eric Wright Group, announced its acquisition of the strategically located site adjacent to the A6 and Junction 41 on the M6 motorway.

The site has outline planning consent for up to 250,000 sq ft of industrial and logistics space, plus general business uses.

Detailed planning consent has been secured for site access, and MGD is collaborating with the local authority on technical aspects to finalize the site-wide infrastructure design.

Power has been secured for the site, with further detailed design work underway.

James Scott, development director at Maple Grove, said: "This acquisition underscores our commitment to supporting commercial growth in Cumbria, and delivering high-quality, strategically positioned industrial, logistics and commercial spaces to meet rising regional demand.

"We are focused on progressing with the early access and initial infrastructure works and are anticipating a start on site in early 2025."

Paul Cook at CBRE, joint agents for the scheme with Carlisle-based Carigiet Cowen, said: "Interest in the site has been robust, Maple Grove Developments is engaged in pre-let and pre-sale discussions with several potential occupiers.

"Having planning and power already in place gives certainty to businesses looking to move here and further adds to the scheme’s appeal."

Joint agent Richard Percival of Carigiet Cowen added: "There are very few sites which are so readily accessible from the M6.

"Penrith 41 really does offer a unique opportunity to secure high-quality new build facilities with the infrastructure and team in place to successfully deliver it.

"We are looking forward to seeing activity on site in early 2025."

The project team includes C4 Projects (architect), Stantec (was Hydrock) – highways, M&E, structures, GWB Consultants (QS) and Adams Planning and Development.

The site was purchased from Rayner Rowen for an undisclosed amount, with Christopher Dee representing the vendor.