Panattoni, the largest developer of new manufacturing, logistics and distribution facilities in Europe, purchased the Honda’s 370 acre Swindon Plant in March 2021. Originally purchased by the Japanese car manufacturer in 1985, the site had been sold to Panattoni.

In 2019, Honda Motor announced a restructuring of its global automobile manufacturing operations, which included the cessation of production at the UK plant in July 2021, at the end of the current model cycle of the Civic Hatchback. Following the closure announcement, Honda committed to leaving the site in a responsible way, with a sustainable legacy for Swindon.

Following the end of production on 30 July 2021, Honda immediately commenced the decommissioning of the Swindon site. The site is anticipated to be legally handed over in Spring 2022, and once the necessary consents have been obtained, Panattoni will start regeneration and redevelopment shortly thereafter.

The site comprises of the Honda manufacturing and associated grounds, totalling 145 hectares in size. Since agreeing to acquire the site, Panattoni has focused on working with Honda and Swindon Borough Council and undertaking significant investigative work on site to prepare the plans for redevelopment.

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