Access road for major employment and distribution hub gets go-ahead
Plans for an access road at Capitol park in Goole, which will open up the 32-acre site for industrial development creating 1,200 jobs, have been given the green light.
Developer Sterling Capitol has already been given the go-ahead for the site to be a large-scale employment and distribution hub.
The site, which has a capital value of £43m, has direct access to Junction 36 of the M62 and the Port of Goole, and sits within the Humber Enterprise Zone with potential for a dedicated rail link.
Mike Heydecke, on behalf of Sterling Capitol, said: “This is a significant development for us, underling our commitment to this superb site. The access road will open up the site and create much-needed business space and jobs in the Goole area.
“The site has the capacity for 500,000 sq ft of quality warehousing and distribution space. We are looking to build one substantial unit, but could subdivide into two. It is adjacent to Guardian Glass and a major Tesco distribution hub, underling the park’s credentials.
“Now planning permission has been granted we will be actively marking the site. There has already been interest from potential occupiers, attracted by Capitol Park’s superb location, the quality of the site and its Enterprise Zone status.”
Stephen Silvester, inward investment manager for the East Riding of Yorkshire, said: “Planning permission the access road is the last piece in the jigsaw for this strategically important employment site. It will allow Capital Park to build on the growing recognition that Goole, with its multi-modal transport links, excellent access to labour and Enterprise Zone status, is an ideal location for business.”
“The jobs that will be accommodated at Capitol Park will be a real boost the local economy and we look forward to working with Sterling Capitol to secure these investments for Goole,” he added.
Planning advice for Sterling Capitol was provided by Leeds-based Indigo Planning.
Knight Frank and Colliers International are marketing the site.
