An exemplary business park, integrated with the town and its people.

A new gateway to Watford’s industrial zone, the development delivers modern, flexible business units to drive regeneration. Sustainability features include high-performance fabric, natural ventilation, optimised daylighting, rooftop photovoltaics, and electric vehicle charging—setting a benchmark for low-impact, future-ready industrial design.

A £13 million investment by Watford Borough Council and Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership transformed deteriorating buildings and former industrial land into a next-generation business park.

Situated at the gateway to Watford Business Park, the flagship development delivered 5,500 sqm of commercial space and public realm, featuring a mix of large warehouse buildings and smaller pavilion-style structures. Off-site construction methods brought cost and time efficiencies while reducing dust, waste, and noise pollution on site.

Achieving a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ rating, the development has become a catalyst for regenerating the wider 30-hectare Business Park, supporting the creation of hundreds of jobs across the creative, life sciences, and manufacturing sectors.

A new gateway to Watford’s industrial zone, the development delivers modern, flexible business units to drive regeneration. Sustainability features include high-performance fabric, natural ventilation, optimised daylighting, rooftop photovoltaics, and electric vehicle charging—setting a benchmark for low-impact, future-ready industrial design.

The project features excellent airtightness through a high-performing thermal fabric, combined with simple building shapes minimising thermal bridging and preserving heat effectively. Skelly & Couch designed the spaces for natural ventilation while façades optimised daylighting to reduce energy use and prevent overheating and heat loss. rooflights with solar control further enhanced internal comfort with ideal temperatures and abundant natural light.

The development features roof-mounted photovoltaic arrays on each building powering renewable heat pumps, alongside electric car charging points to promote sustainable transport. Additionally, a new sustainable urban drainage system with a pond, native wildflower planting, and extensive tree planting within the industrial setting boosted the site’s green credentials, supporting biodiversity and occupant well-being.

Faraday Close Business Park is a blueprint for sustainable industrial growth—laying the foundations for long-term prosperity and regeneration across the wider area.