Costa have opened their new drive thru within the Broadway Enterprise Park located to the north of Norwich.

Developed by Mersenne Developments, the new roadside scheme fronts the Norwich Northern Distributor Road, a 12.4 miles (20.0 km) dual-carriageway linking the A47 to the southeast of the city to the proposed Rackheath Eco-town and Norwich International Airport to the north of Norwich before finishing at the A1067 Fakenham Road to the northwest of the city.

The scheme provides an 1,800 sq ft drive thru for Costa and a 2,100 sq ft drive thru for Wendys with 50 shared car parking spaces, including 10 EVC spaces.

Costa were advised by MP Real Estate.

Subway have opened a new store on the Portside Retail Park in Harwich.

Developed by Burney Group, phase one was completed in Summer 25 which included 3 new Drive-Thrus for Starbucks, KFC and Burger King, 2 new stores for Howdens and Screw Fix, an Air Rescue Centre, alongside 8 Electric Vehicle charging points. Phase two was completed in November 2025 and consists of a 68 bed Travelodge Hotel, Subway Drive-thru and more instavolt rapid charging stations.

Subway were advised by MP Real Estate.

Burney Group were advised by Carter Jonas.

Costa have exchanged an agreement for lease for a new build Costa Coffee drive thru at Gershwin Park, Witham.

Developed by The Churchmanor Estates Company, Gershwin Park is a mixed-use development combining a new residential neighbourhood with a range of retail, office and commercial properties, together with leisure and community facilities. This latest phase will provide drive thrus for Costa and McDonalds as well as other catering outlets in a terrace and EV charging.

Once planning consent has been achieved, it is anticipated the new Costa will open in Autumn 2026.

Costa were advised by MP Real Estate.

The Churchmanor Estates Company were advised by Savills.

Mersenne Developments have begun construction of their latest roadside development within the Broadway Enterprise Park located to the north of Norwich.

The new roadside scheme fronts the Norwich Northern Distributor Road, now officially named the Broadland Northway (but commonly known as the NDR), a 12.4 miles (20.0 km) dual-carriageway linking the A47 to the south east of the city to the proposed Rackheath Eco-town and Norwich International Airport to the north of Norwich before finishing at the A1067 Fakenham Road to the north west of the city.

The scheme is due for completion in January 2026 and will provide an 1,800 sq ft drive thru for Costa and a 2,100 sq ft drive thru for Wendys with 50 shared car parking spaces, including 10 EVC spaces..

Mersenne Developments acquired the 1.16-acre plot from Building Partnerships who are developing the rest of the 100-acre Broadway Enterprise Park which will provide a mixed-use business environment offering opportunities for office, manufacturing, storage and distribution occupiers, alongside other roadside uses.

Costa were advised by MP Real Estate.

Aldi have signed a new overriding lease on the vacant retail premises previously occupied by Halfords and Wickes on Harefield Road, Uxbridge.

The property provides a ground floor of circa 33,185 sq ft and has its own 130 space customer car park. Aldi will occupy the majority of the building themselves and will sublet the surplus space. A planning application for food retail will be submitted shortly. Following refurbishment and subdivision works, it is anticipated the new Aldi store will open before Christmas 2026.

Aldi were advised by MP Real Estate.

The landlord, Senior Living Urban (Uxbridge) Limited, were advised by Knight Frank.

Subway have opened a new store at 30/32 The Parade in Watford town centre.

The premises are arranged over ground floor comprising 1,641 sq ft.

Subway were advised by MP Real Estate.
The landlord was advised by Brasier Freeth.