Associated British Ports (ABP) has submitted a reserved matters application for 103,000 sq ft of speculative industrial and logistics space at Helm @ Immingham.

This marks the first phase of development at the 227-acre site.

The scheme will deliver a range of purpose-built units from 4,820 sq ft to 26,797 sq ft with 10m clear internal height. Located close to the A180 and near the ports of Grimsby and Immingham, the units are aimed at small to medium-sized enterprises across energy, logistics, manufacturing, and distribution sectors.

The development is being delivered by ABP and retained within its property portfolio. JLL, Gent Visick and PPH have been appointed as agents to market the scheme.

Helm @ Immingham can support an additional 1.1m sq ft of industrial space and 90 acres of automotive open storage, with on-site renewable energy generation and biodiversity enhancements forming part of the broader strategy.

Andrew Dawes, Regional Director of the Humber Ports, said: "The development of new business units represents a material strengthening of the UK's trade infrastructure. As part of a broader strategy to ensure resilience and continuity in Keeping Britain Trading, this initiative also plays a role in enabling the energy transition through its on-site provision of renewable energy.

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"At ABP, we remain committed to investing in and evolving our port facilities—not only to support regional and national economic growth but also to deliver lasting benefits to the communities in which we operate. Our continued focus on sustainable development ensures that we are well-positioned to meet the challenges of tomorrow while driving prosperity today."

Greg Lacey, Head of Property at ABP (Humber), added: "This application demonstrates the need for strategic investment in new industrial and logistics to facilitate the continued growth of ABP and to maintain the Humber ports leading position in the UK, as well as significant investment in the region for jobs. This is the first speculative industrial scheme for ABP, which is hugely exciting.

"Outline planning permission is currently pending determination for the development of a major automotive storage facility and a new site access — laying the groundwork for future automotive growth. This additional new build project is a priority within our low-carbon development strategy, with a clear commitment to building green. By integrating sustainability solutions such as ground source heat pumps and on-site renewable energy, we are setting a new standard for sustainable infrastructure that supports both economic progress and environmental responsibility."

The site, formerly known as Pioneer Business Park, has been allocated for employment use in the local plan since 2013 and benefits from hybrid planning permission for infrastructure and industrial development. Situated next to the A180 and linked to the Humber Link Road, it offers strong connectivity to the region’s key transport and port networks.