Up to 150 jobs could be created at proposed development in Yorkshire

Up to 150 jobs could be created at a planned industrial development in Yorkshire.
A model of the planned scheme in BirstallA model of the planned scheme in Birstall
A model of the planned scheme in Birstall

Acting on behalf of Mileway, the pan-European logistics real estate company, P4 Planning has submitted a full planning application for a 7,118 sqm (76,614 sq ft) new industrial scheme in Birstall, West Yorkshire.

The plans will pave the way for the transformation of the land at Norquest Industrial Estate, creating a strategic new hub for industrial, storage and distribution tenants.

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A spokesman said: "P4 has provided extensive planning advice in relation to the brownfield site, which is designated as an employment area in the Kirklees Local Plan 2019.

"This planning application seeks approval for the demolition of an existing warehouse and workshop and the erection of four speculative employment units; comprising two self-contained buildings and a third building divided into two smaller units."

Mileway has around 1,400 assets across the UK, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and the Nordics.

Thomas O’Kane, Senior Planner at P4 Planning said: "Our client has been careful to create plans which will transform the site, removing buildings that are no longer fit for purpose and replacing them with modern, purpose-built, sustainable units for a variety of uses.

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"With sustainability at the heart of the proposals, approval of this application will significantly increase the site’s attractiveness to the market, helping to secure tenants and drive investment to the local community.”

The spokesman added: "When delivered the scheme will deliver much needed investment and jobs which aligns with Kirklees Council’s plans for sustainable economic growth. The scheme, which is strategically located close to junction 27 of the M62, has the potential to create up to 150 new jobs."