The Opportunity

A rare infrastructure opportunity

An opportunity to acquire, invest in or partner on a strategically located energy infrastructure project in the North West of England.

At the core: power, planning and location

At its heart is a secured 25 MW grid connection, planning permission and an industrial location capable of supporting future infrastructure development. Together, these elements create a platform for a range of potential energy and digital infrastructure applications — subject to the necessary technical, commercial and regulatory considerations.

Rather than presenting a single predefined end use, Project Hyndburn has been developed to provide flexibility. This allows investors and development partners to evaluate the project against their own operational requirements and investment strategies.

Project Hyndburn entrance and industrial context A platform for future development
Why Project Hyndburn?

Defined by the strength of its fundamentals

Infrastructure projects are ultimately defined by the strength of their fundamentals. Project Hyndburn has been assembled around those fundamentals.

Strategic location

Located within an established industrial area in Lancashire, the site benefits from strong regional connectivity and access to major transport corridors serving the North West of England.

Grid capacity

A secured 25 MW grid connection provides significant electrical capacity to support future infrastructure development. Power availability remains a critical consideration — here, substantial capacity has already been secured.

Planning position

Planning permission has been granted, providing a clear planning framework for the approved development. The team is actively progressing the discharge of planning conditions and associated technical workstreams.

Flexible development potential

Project Hyndburn has the potential to support a variety of infrastructure applications, depending on investor objectives and any further approvals that may be required.

Potential Applications

Designed for long-term infrastructure investment

Project Hyndburn is intended to appeal to organisations seeking strategic infrastructure opportunities with the potential for long-term value creation. The project has been assembled with careful attention to planning, infrastructure and technical due diligence.

Battery Energy Storage (BESS)Flexible GenerationAI Computing InfrastructureData CentresHigh Performance ComputingPrivate Wire InfrastructureGrid Support ServicesEnergy-Intensive Industrial Operations
Development Progress

Progressing through a structured programme

Current work is intended to further strengthen the project's development readiness and support future delivery.

Planning condition dischargeEnvironmental consultancyNoise assessmentDrainage engineeringEcology & biodiversityHighway engineeringLandscape designTechnical coordination
Transaction Opportunities

Open to a range of structures

Blackburn Landholdings is open to discussions with organisations interested in participating in the future of Project Hyndburn. The appropriate structure will depend on the objectives of the parties involved and the future development strategy for the project.

Strategic Investment

Direct participation in a secured, planning-consented infrastructure platform.

Joint Venture

Shared development of the opportunity aligned to partner objectives.

Development Partnership

Collaboration to progress the scheme through to delivery.

Forward Funding

Structured funding aligned to the development programme.

Site Acquisition

Acquisition of a strategically located, consented site.

Infrastructure Partnership

Long-term partnership around energy and digital infrastructure.

Confidential information. Given the strategic nature of the project, detailed technical information is not made publicly available. Additional documentation may be provided to suitably qualified parties following an initial discussion and, where appropriate, the execution of a confidentiality agreement — including planning documentation, technical reports, grid information, site surveys, environmental studies and the project programme.

Project Hyndburn

Next steps

If you are an infrastructure investor, developer or strategic partner and would like to discuss Project Hyndburn, we welcome confidential enquiries. Our team will be pleased to arrange an introductory discussion.