Alternative locations
I have found two possible potential alternative locations for the business. The properties are the only two which reach the majority of the criteria.
The criteria are that the site must have direct access from the motorway, must be in an affluent area.
Also the site must have at least 3000 sq ft of space the same as the current site, but preferable more, and must be within 15 minutes of the owner.
Alternative location 1
This site meets all of these criteria except the latter; the site is 35 to 40 minutes from the current site unfortunately.

The site is in Lytham, 314 Clifton Drive North, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire, FY8, a very affluent high street area.
The site has 6,000 sq. ft., double that of the current site. The increased storage space would also allow expansion of the online component sales.
The site price £4,250 per calendar month, I assume this is substantially more than the current site as the owner expressed that the rent was cheaper than a normal high street premises usually is as it’s a first floor premises.
Also the main disadvantage of being further for the owner, however there is also a distinct lack of high calibre competition in the area.
Aternative location 2
The second site is a purely warehouse site, with 6000 sq ft for £10,500 per annuam

It is located in North Blackpool with 8 Metropolitan Business Park, Preston New Road, Blackpool, FY3 9LT
Good transport links and excellent loading facilities for suppliers
The location however is at least 45 minutes from the current location, however this site is considerably cheaper to lease.
Also this site is not a commercial property so the business may have to dispense with its showroom and rely on its software CAD techniques and online sales.
Sources:
www.lancashirepropertys/commercial.co.uk