Basingstoke Lillyhouse, Basingstoke

Project Overview
Lilly House forms part of the G-Park Basingstoke development and comprises the redevelopment of the former Eli Lilly site on Priestley Road. Delivered for Wrenbridge, the scheme repurposes a brownfield industrial site to create a 209,461 sq ft speculative logistics facility designed to meet modern occupier requirements.

The development integrates sustainability at its core, achieving EPC A, BREEAM Excellent certification and Net Zero Carbon construction, while delivering a highly efficient logistics hub within the Houndmills Industrial Area.

Project Requirements
The client required a large-scale speculative logistics facility capable of accommodating modern high-volume distribution operations, while also delivering strong environmental performance and long-term operational flexibility. Key requirements included high internal clear heights, significant yard depth, efficient servicing arrangements, integrated office accommodation and robust infrastructure connections to the surrounding road network.

The scheme also needed to maximise the value of the brownfield site while generating positive economic impact through job creation and improved regional logistics capacity.

Glencar’s Role
Glencar was appointed as design and build contractor, responsible for the demolition, site preparation, design coordination and construction of Lilly House. The team managed delivery from early enabling works through to completion, coordinating multiple stakeholders and maintaining programme certainty.

Scope of Works
Demolition & Site Preparation
- Demolition of the former Eli Lilly headquarters
- Site clearance and preparation works to enable new construction

Warehouse & Office Accommodation
- Construction of a 209,461 sq ft speculative logistics warehouse
- 10,829 sq ft of modern office accommodation arranged over two storeys

Structural & Operational Specification
- 15m clear internal height
- 50 kN/m² floor loading
- 47m service yard depth
- 19 dock level loading doors
- 2 level access doors
- 9 HGV parking spaces
- 162 car parking spaces including EV charging provision

Sustainability & Building Systems
- Intelligent energy-saving systems
- Photovoltaic panels
- Net Zero Carbon construction
- EPC A and BREEAM Excellent performance standards

External Works & Infrastructure
- Upgraded drainage systems
- Landscaping works
- Enhanced connections to the public road network

Technical & Delivery Challenges
The redevelopment of a former pharmaceutical headquarters presented challenges associated with demolition, site remediation and integration of new infrastructure within an established industrial area. Coordinating large-scale demolition and construction while maintaining programme certainty required careful sequencing and proactive stakeholder management.

Delivering high sustainability standards alongside demanding operational logistics criteria required close coordination across architectural, engineering and construction disciplines.

Delivery Conditions Addressed
- Brownfield redevelopment
- Large-scale demolition and site preparation
- High-bay logistics construction
- Integration of sustainability and energy performance targets
- Programme-driven delivery

Sustainability & ESG
Sustainability was central to the delivery of Lilly House. The development achieved EPC A and BREEAM Excellent ratings, supported by photovoltaic panels, intelligent energy-saving systems and Net Zero Carbon construction. EV charging infrastructure further future-proofs the site, while the redevelopment of a brownfield location demonstrates a strong commitment to responsible land use and environmental stewardship.

The Outcome
Lilly House delivers a best-in-class logistics facility that sets a benchmark for modern, sustainable industrial development. The scheme provides flexible, high-quality accommodation capable of supporting a wide range of occupiers, while contributing positively to regional employment, sustainability and long-term economic growth.