Developer reveals scheme it says will create 500 jobs

Some 500 jobs could be created after Midlands Godwin Developments submitted an outline planning application for mixed-use its 9.5-acre site next to the A47 in Wisbech, on the Lincolnshire/Cambridgeshire border.

The scheme called Wisbech Gateway would include industrial, petrol station, drive-thru and drive-to and hotel alongside associated infrastructure, landscaping and car parking spaces.

Whilst the site’s layout will be decided at a later date, Godwin has submitted three indicative masterplan layouts.

The developer says the scheme could create more than 500 jobs in construction and operation and economic value calculated at £500m.

Nick Harrison, planning director at Godwin Developments, said: “This application is grounded in policy and responds to Fenland District Council’s Local Plan which seeks to encourage employment to the south of Wisbech, along the A47 corridor.

“The proposal offers sustainable development for the town, will target a BREEAM Very Good scheme, and through the provision of new soft landscaping, also significantly enhance the visual appearance of the site.”

Ogle Property, Maxey Grounds and Eddisons are agents on the scheme.

IMA Architects worked on the layouts and Pegasus Group was the planning consultant.