Throughout the District are several market towns, the largest of which is Louth. Louth is an elegant, historical market town with a population (including the rural catchment area) of approximately 33,000. In addition to its wealth of heritage, Louth is a modern, forward thinking town offering a wide choice of affordable housing from modern family houses in the town to executive houses in the surrounding villages. This together with excellent schooling, both traditional Grammar and Technology Colleges, makes Louth a great choice for families as well as producing a steady stream of talented workers.
Location / Communications
The Fairfield Industrial Estate is situated on the northern edge of Louth connected, via the A16, to a congestion free network of local roads that link efficiently into the national network of major trunk roads and motorways. With the M18/M62/M1 road system easily accessed by the M180 there are first class road links connecting the District with South and West Yorkshire, the Midlands and South Lancashire. The Ports of Grimsby & Immingham are situated close to the northern border of the District, providing links to Europe, as well as the busy Port of Boston in the South of the District. Alongside these connections to Europe is Humberside International Airport located to the North West of the District.
| Location | Distance (Miles) | Travel Time (min.) |
| Humberside International Airport | 25 | 35 |
| Port of Grimsby | 17 | 25 |
| Port of Immingham | 23 | 35 |
| Port of Boston | 32 | 45 |
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Fairfield Industrial Estate
Fairfield Industrial Estate has grown organically over time to form a significant business location in Lincolnshire. Recognising and enhancing this potential, a District Council led consortium of public agencies, with direct assistance from Europe, acquired and serviced a major area of land in Louth for further industrial development. Consisting of a number of individual plots, ranging in size from 0.2 hectares (0.5 acres) the total area amounts to 42 hectares (103 acres) forming a natural extension to the existing Fairfield Estate.
This strategic development provides adequate land needs for Louth and its surrounding area and has proved to be an attractive site for inward investment. The estate is now successfully established, covering approximately 20 hectares with around 80 resident businesses, including the National headquarters of Castrol Honda, a £7 million investment from Fenland Laundries and a major factory for Britton Merlin Limited.
A further 21 hectares (51 acres) of land to the west of the A16 is the home of Linpac Containers International Ltd. Linpac is one of several companies who are giving Louth a reputation as a centre of excellence in plastics and packaging, operating out of a modern 300, 000 sqft factory and office complex.
Planning
The Fairfield Industrial Estate has been developed with outline planning permission for B1, B2 & B8 (light & general industrial and storage & distribution) use.
Design & Build
As a direct response to the needs of purchasers, the District Council offers a complete design and build service with Lincolnshire based civil engineering and construction companies. The service offers no obligation and hassle free quotes to help businesses develop their potential as easily as possible.
External Incentives
Louth offers competitive land, wage and housing costs, together with an ample supply of labour. In addition, the area is covered by the DTI Enterprise Grant, offering assistance to SME's towards investment in plant, machinery and property development.
Services
Mains drainage, water, gas, electricity and telecoms are available for connection to individual plots. Contact details for the utility companies are available on request.
Terms
Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession.
Description: A range of serviced plots will be available from 0.2 hectares (0.5 acres).
Development: The purchaser is to develop the site (plot) within a two year period in accordance with the plans and specifications approved in writing by East Lindsey District Council.
Planning Permission: The purchaser must apply for planning permission to develop their sites (plots).
Costs: Each party is to bear their own legal costs in connection with the proposed form of contract.
Price: Prices for individual plots on application. All subject to negotiation.
