Rula Developments has started work to deliver a new 1,800 sq f Drive Thru unit for Costa Coffee at Winsford Gateway, the 30-acre strategic development and major employment site in Cheshire.

North-West based Ellenby Construction has been appointed the main contractor to deliver the unit with completion expected by Spring 2025. The popular outlet will serve its signature Costa coffees, alongside an extensive menu, with indoor and outdoor seating - as well as a Drive Thru facility.

More than just a place for great coffee, the new Costa Coffee Drive Thru features a modern design with comfortable indoor and outdoor seating, creating an inviting atmosphere for customers to relax and unwind. Whether stopping by for a quick break or spending time catching up with friends, the new store offers the perfect spot to savour your favourite Costa coffee.


Rula recently secured planning consent after agreeing on a new 15-year lease with Costa Coffee to occupy the roadside plot next to the Kay Group petrol filling station, Subway, Greggs and Londis. The last two remaining roadside/retail plots are also under offer with convenience operators.

Winsford Gateway is located at the north entrance to the wider 380-acre Winsford Industrial Estate which is home to more than 150 businesses employing more than 4,000 people. The Estate benefits from excellent transport links, with the M6 motorway just five miles away and major A-roads linking the estate with Merseyside, Chester, and North Wales.

Rula has launched new opportunities comprising nearly 350,000 sq ft of industrial, logistics and roadside/retail accommodation at Winsford Gateway. Plots now available include a significant 225,000 sq ft industrial and logistics HQ building on an independent 12.6-acre site, and two design and build units offering 75,508 sq ft and 27,728 sq ft of industrial space. Additionally, Rula has released a plot with the potential for six new trade counter units ranging from 1,684 to 3,058 sq ft.

Rula has previously delivered a 168,000 sq ft state of the art factory for Tiger Trailers at Winsford Gateway, and more recently secured a deal with a self-storage operator, to design and build its new 60,000 sq ft premises.

Whitestone Retail and Leisure is acting for Costa Coffee on the transaction.

Legat Owen Chartered Surveyors and CBRE are appointed to market Winsford Gateway.