The first purpose-built employment units at Beaumont Way, Langage, are complete and ready for immediate occupation, a major milestone for business growth, skills development and sustainable investment within the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport.
All units come with Freeport tax benefits for eligible businesses which includes 5 years’ business rates relief.
Developed by Plymouth City Council and delivered in partnership with the Freeport, using Government-provided seed capital, the £8 million scheme was delivered in just 12 months and provides modern, flexible workspace designed for growing and innovative businesses, with no waiting on construction, no speculative timelines, just space ready to move into today.
Four units. Space to scale.
The four units range from 750 sqm (8,100 sq ft) up to just over 2,000 sqm (22,200 sq ft), including:
- Units 1&2 — semi-detached, 654 sqm (7,048 sq ft) ground floor each plus a flexible 101 sqm (1,510 sq ft) first floor. Can be combined into a single detached facility of 1,306 sqm (16,286 sq ft).
- Unit 3 — 932 sqm (10,033 sq ft) ground floor plus a flexible 102 sqm (1,105 sq ft) first floor, with its own large service yard and dedicated parking.
- Unit 4 — the largest of the four at 1,890 sqm (20,343 sq ft), with a flexible 174 sqm (1,873 sq ft) first floor and the option to sub-divide in future. (Now Let)
Each unit offers adaptable workshop or production space, fully fitted offices across ground and first floors with lift access, welfare facilities including showers and changing areas, dedicated service yards, and on-site parking with EV charging.
Built with sustainability at the core
Sustainability was designed in from the outset: the development is a Net Carbon Zero scheme, incorporating solar reflective glazing, LED lighting, roof-mounted solar PV, efficient electric heating, high levels of insulation, and generous natural light throughout, reducing energy consumption and lowering long-term operating costs for occupiers.
A springboard for growth sectors
Located within the Freeport’s Langage Tax Site, Beaumont Way supports businesses in the region’s key growth sectors, marine, defence, space, advanced manufacturing, engineering and net zero technology, and is expected to support around 138 full-time jobs.
The project has already delivered real social value alongside its physical space, including 8 internship placements, 6 new apprentices, graduate and new-entrant jobs, 172 waged training weeks and 17 new qualifications gained, plus employability support for people leaving military service through Skills Launchpad Plymouth. Richard May, Chief Executive of Plymouth and South Devon Freeport, said: “This is another significant moment as we open the very first industrial units built in one of our Freeport Tax Sites, creating high-quality space for defence and marine manufacturers and scaling businesses to grow, innovate and create skilled local jobs. This is just the beginning, with further significant phases planned as we deliver more sheds that will power long-term investment and opportunity across Plymouth and South Devon.”
Available now
With space ready for immediate occupation, Beaumont Way offers a rare opportunity to move straight into new, high-specification premises, and unlock the tax and customs benefits of operating within a Freeport tax site.
For further information about the opportunities available at Beaumont Way please contact Eifion Jones, Business Growth and Investment Director, via eifion.jones@pasdfreeport.com.