Contact: info@portsmouthmotorpark.co.uk
Public Consultation for Units 316 & 317 Portsmouth Motor Park
(formerly known as Affinion International), Airspeed Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5RF
Thank you for visiting this website, where you can find out more about our proposals to redevelop the commercial premises at Units 316 and 317, in the heart of Portsmouth Motor Park off Airspeed Road, Portsmouth.
This is an exciting opportunity to make the most of the site’s potential, noting that the existing office and warehouse buildings have been vacant since Affinion International left the site last year.
The existing buildings have become outdated over time and no longer meet modern commercial requirements due to their age, limited design, and restricted internal heights. Redevelopment represents an opportunity to deliver flexible, fit-for-purpose commercial floorspace that supports economic growth, makes best use of this strategically located site, and enables environmental improvements where possible.
For these reasons, DTZ Investors and their partners are looking to redevelop the site to provide purpose-built, flexible storage and commercial warehouse premises.
The proposals aim to reinvest in this important employment site by making better use of the land, supporting new job opportunities for local people. The design reflects the large-format commercial floorspace typical within the wider industrial estate and will accommodate a mixture of light industrial and commercial uses.
We are keen to engage with nearby businesses and local residents as we develop our plans.
Welcome
This website has been prepared to allow local stakeholders to review and comment on the emerging proposals for Units 316 and 317, Portsmouth Motor Park.
We would really like to hear your views once you have reviewed the information provided.
This first phase of consultation runs from Monday 12th January until Monday 26th January 2026, with details on how to comment included at the bottom of this page.
There will be another opportunity to comment directly to Portsmouth City Council when the planning application is submitted in the Spring.
Portsmouth Motor Park: The Site
Units 316 and 317 Portsmouth Motor Park are located off Airspeed Road, accessed directly from Airport Service Road. This provides convenient links to Eastern Road (A2030), Portsmouth City Centre, and the wider South Coast network via the A27/M27.
The application site measures approximately 1.22 hectares and forms part of a well-established industrial and commercial estate developed in the early 2000s.
The site currently comprises two brick-built buildings of similar design, providing a mix of light industrial/manufacturing space at ground floor and office space at first floor, arranged around a central courtyard with associated car parking and servicing. Both units have been vacant since December 2024.
The site sits within an established industrial environment and is not close to any residential properties. Trees found within the site are mainly ornamental, as they were planted as part of the original commercial development. Off-site, mature Poplar, Ash, and Cherry trees form a strong treescape along Airspeed Road, although some appear to be in decline and may benefit from monitoring. No trees on or adjacent to the site are subject to Tree Preservation Orders.
Ecologically, the site has limited existing ecological value, but there are opportunities to enhance biodiversity through native planting and the installation of bird and bat boxes within the scheme.
The site falls within the Consultation Area for Langstone Harbour Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), which forms part of the Chichester and Langstone Harbours Special Protection Area (SPA) and Ramsar site, as well as the wider Solent Special Area of Conservation (SAC). It is also located near roosting habitats used by overwintering Brent Geese. An Environmental Construction Management Plan will be implemented to ensure protection of sensitive habitats, with restrictions on noisy activities during the winter period where necessary.
The site lies above a principal aquifer, requiring appropriate pollution control within the foundation, drainage, and surface water systems.
It is also within Flood Zone 3, with Environment Agency mapping indicating existing medium risk of flooding (1–3.3% annual probability), rising to high risk under climate change scenarios to 2069. As the proposal is for commercial use, the site is classed as “less vulnerable”; however, flood-resilient design, refuge areas, and safe evacuation routes will be incorporated. No increase in impermeable area is proposed, maintaining existing surface water run-off characteristics.
The surrounding area comprises established commercial uses, primarily related to the automotive sector – including Audi, Renault, Volkswagen, and Smart dealerships – forming part of the wider Portsmouth Motor Park. South of the site are Southsea Golf Course, further commercial uses, and the grounds of Admiral Lord Nelson School.
Background and History
DTZ Investors has over 55 years of experience in managing and delivering high-quality, dynamic commercial workspaces.
A recent local example is the delivery of a 106,605 sq ft Grade A warehouse at Unit B, Railway Triangle, Portsmouth, reinforcing the area’s position as a prime industrial and logistics location.
For further examples of DTZ Investors’ work, please visit their website: https://www.dtzinvestors.com/en
DTZ Investors look forward to improving the sustainability of this site and bringing employment use back to this vacant land.
Consultation
DTZ Investors take the views of the local community seriously.
If you would prefer to speak with a member of the design team directly, we would be pleased to arrange this.
A leaflet will shortly be delivered to nearby businesses and occupiers summarising the proposals. This website will also be promoted in the local media, and we have already met with Portsmouth City Council and other key stakeholders.
If you know someone who is unable to get online, please let us know – we can post a copy of the plans or talk them through the proposals over the phone.
Please send your feedback to the email address at the bottom of this page.
The consultation is open until midnight on Monday 26th January 2026.
Further comments can also be made during the Council’s consultation once the planning application is submitted in the Spring.
Our Proposals
The proposals seek to deliver three new commercial buildings, providing five flexible industrial and warehouse units (Use Classes E(g)(i), E(g)(ii), E(g)(iii), B2, and B8) with ancillary office space, alongside landscaping, parking, and associated works. This involves demolition of the existing buildings on site.
The units have been designed to meet local demand and prospective tenant requirements, each with dedicated parking and service yards accessed via a shared internal service road.
Access to the site will be via Airport Service Road. All internal service and yard areas are inward-facing, largely enclosed by buildings or landscaping to minimise any visual or acoustic impacts on neighbouring sites.
The buildings are simple and well-proportioned, with clear internal heights appropriate for modern commercial needs. The design incorporates contemporary materials, varied cladding profiles, and a considered colour palette to deliver a high-quality development.
Sustainability is embedded throughout the design, targeting BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating, with measures including:
- Solar PV panels
- Air source heat pumps
- Electric vehicle charging
- High-efficiency Grade A office accommodation
These features will help reduce energy demand, support low-carbon operation, and improve the development’s overall environmental performance.
We understand the importance of minimising disruption to neighbouring businesses, so a Construction Management Plan will be in place during the demolition and construction phase of the project.
The Scheme
A thorough review of existing site conditions, constraints, and likely occupier requirements has informed the layout of the proposed scheme.
In Summary:
- The scheme provides three commercial building subdivided into five flexible, highly sustainable industrial and storage units, sized to reflect market demand and accommodate a mix of E(g)(iii), B2, and B8 uses.
- Redevelops an established brownfield site, replacing outdated structures with modern facilities aligned with today’s employment needs.
- Supports the diversity of businesses operating within the local employment area.
- Delivers landscape and ecological enhancements, aiming for overall biodiversity net gain both through on-site and off-site measures.
- Reintroduces employment opportunities on a currently vacant site.
- Applies a high-quality design approach using modern, durable materials.
- Provides parking, cycle spaces, and servicing areas for employees and visitors.
- Incorporates sustainability measures to achieve BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating, the industry standard for assessing environmental performance.
- Does not adversely affect highway capacity, traffic safety, flood risk, or air quality.
- Once complete, the redevelopment will be known as Centennial Park Portsmouth.
Next Steps
Following the close of this consultation, a planning application is expected to be submitted in February 2026.
If approved, construction would begin in Spring 2027, with completion anticipated by Spring 2028.
In the meantime, the developer may consider early demolition of the existing buildings, subject to a separate prior approval application. We will keep stakeholders informed if this occurs.
Feedback
The views of local businesses and residents are important to us.
To share your feedback, please email:
info@portsmouthmotorpark.co.uk
We welcome comments up until midnight on 26th January 2026.
If you would like to discuss any part of the proposal by phone, please email us your query so we can arrange for the appropriate member of the team to contact you.
Updates on the scheme will be published on this website, including confirmation of when the planning application has been submitted.
Residents and businesses will then have a further opportunity to comment directly to Portsmouth City Council during their formal consultation process.