FAQS

Our number 1 priority is helping businesses in Weston-super-Mare thrive. We’ve responded to some of the most common questions we get asked about the Enterprise Area and the development opportunities available. And, for anything that isn’t covered, you can talk to a member of our team.

About Weston-super-Mare

Weston-super-Mare is a flourishing seaside town set on 35 miles of award-winning coastline, currently undergoing a vast, culture-led regeneration. With an economy already worth £4bn, North Somerset is becoming increasingly popular for businesses looking for development space outside of the more expensive, urban hubs like London and Bristol.

With plans underway to further enhance quality of life, diversify the economy, and develop sustainable infrastructure via a £90m investment, it’s time to join in. Boasting impressive global and national connections, a number of centres for industry and sector innovation, and an extensive, highly skilled talent pool, Weston-super-Mare is the ideal new base for your business.

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Weston-super-Mare is a fantastic place to live for all sorts of people, at all stages in their lives. It’s renowned for being family friendly, with a number of Ofsted rated outstanding schools, FE colleges and academies, and close proximity to some of the best HE institutions in the country. It also has a wide range of leisure activities to suit all interests, including the famous Grand Pier, the arcade, Club Tropicana, the beach, and much more.

Weston-super-Mare is also undergoing a huge culture-led regeneration, meaning arts and culture are flourishing in the region. Add to that the stunning natural scenery of North Somerset, the 35 miles of award-winning coastline, clean air, lower property prices, and the brand new Pier-to-Pier cycleway, and it’s clear to see why many people are choosing to call it home.

About the Enterprise Area

WsM Enterprise Area is a flexible and sustainable site in the M5 opportunity corridor, offering untapped potential for businesses looking to innovate, diversify, or expand. Boosted by Weston-super-Mare’s creative talent, connectivity, amenities and natural assets, its 72 hectares of developable land will support new jobs and deliver 6,000 new homes by 2026.
WsM Enterprise Area is proving the ideal investment opportunity for a diverse economy of businesses. We work with everyone from large manufacturing firms to SMEs in the creative industries to micro food and drink businesses.

Whatever your field, we have an array of development sites and spaces on offer – many of them with flexible design and tenure options, allowing you to tailor the property to your needs. Find out more about the key sectors calling WsM Enterprise Area their home.

The potential of WsM Enterprise Area is immense, with spaces on offer tailored to a wide variety of requirements. If you’re looking for a new hub for your activities or want to help foster economic growth in our region, we have the opportunity for you.

From plots to tailor-made office spaces to development kitchens and warehouses, there are a number of different options available. Our mixed-use site is designed to provide endless opportunity for business innovation – whatever your current scale, your future plans, or your sector focus. Discover our current development opportunities today.

WsM Enterprise Area offers a full spectrum of support to ensure your business gets the most from its investment in our region. We’ll help connect you to the right property through our rigorous property search service, and oversee project management to streamline the path to occupation.

Once your business is settled in its new home, we’ll connect you to a network of support: sector specialists, trade associations, membership bodies, council services, and additional business support.

Above all, we want to be the catalyst for a creative and professional community of businesses, working collaboratively to ensure our stunning region and the people in it can all thrive together. Whether you want to establish yourself, expand your business, or experiment with new innovations, we’re here to support your growth.