PLANNING consent has been awarded for a major new office scheme in St Helens.

Business Homes BI Ltd. will build six detached, two-storey office buildings on a three-acre site at Lea Green, next to the Brewers Fayre and Travel Inn, adjacent to the M62 link road.

Ranging from 248 to 505 square metres, the units will provide a total of 2,660 square metres of "high quality office space."

Construction will start in June, with completion of the last unit scheduled for the end of this year.

A gateway site to St Helens, the development is strategically located with good access to the M62. Occupiers will also have the benefit of a business park environment and competitive rents, say the company.

Business Homes BI has a wealth of experience in developing office accommodation for the more discerning tenant.

The style of the office premises is new to St Helens and the developers believe it should attract strong interest from a wide range of business, both from within the town and further afield, say Donaldsons, who will be acting jointly with Business Environments in the marketing and letting.