Around 4,000 jobs could be created on planned development in Doncaster

Supporters of the planned scheme believe it will help Yorkshire's economy bounce back once the pandemic eases.

The 195-acre site, known as West Moor Park East, is owned by Blue Anchor Leisure.

The proposed scheme would be an extension of the existing West Moor Park commercial development that accommodates Ikea, Next, Fellowes Manufacturing, Anglo Beef Processors and other businesses.

The masterplan – designed by architects Bowman Riley – includes a range of employment units and will also feature extensive landscaping and planting, trails for exercise and outside seating areas.

A spokesman said: "The proposals could deliver much-needed jobs to the area quickly, which will be important for the economic recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic."

Jonathan Moses, a Director of Blue Anchor Leisure, said: “West Moor Park East will provide a major boost to the local economy, especially in the current uncertain times the whole country faces. Over recent months there has been a big take up of other commercial space that has resulted in an under supply of space in the Doncaster area.

“We strongly believe that these plans will help Doncaster, and the wider city region, to ‘build back better’ and create a more sustainable, greener, resilient and prosperous borough that is the aim of all politicians.

"There is very strong interest from major developers and occupiers because of the tremendous location and transport links that West Moor Park East offers, and the fact that the proposals can be delivered quickly, subject to planning permission from the council.

“It’s an opportunity we feel should be grasped to create a sustainable new business park and extend the already successful West Moor Park. Creating new industrial and employment

space here will allow existing local businesses to grow and attract major inward investment into Doncaster.

“We are calling on Doncaster Council to support these proposals and the thousands of jobs that will be attracted, in these challenging times."

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