Green light for 270,000 sq ft manufacturing facility
Commercial property developer, Stoford has received planning approval for a new 278,048 sq ft manufacturing facility at the southern extension of Worcester Six.
The new facility will serve as the EMEA headquarters for global manufacturer MiTek, catering to its operations in the UK, France, Germany, Poland, Latvia, Czech Republic, Sweden, Norway, Finland and South Africa.
MiTek will acquire the freehold of the building upon completion, marking what is believed to be the largest pre-sale in Worcestershire in over 20 years.
The facility will be accessible via an estate road currently under development, which is expected to be completed by September 2024.
Construction of the new building will begin in October 2024, with completion scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2025.
Stoford director, Edward Peel, said: “Welcoming MiTek to the southern extension of
Worcester Six is particularly exciting. Establishing a new headquarters will have a significant impact on the business park and surrounding area in terms of employment opportunities and economic benefits. We are thrilled to have secured planning consent and look forward to starting work.”
James Morgan, managing director for MiTek, EMEA operations said: “We are delighted to have been granted planning permission for our new European HQ. As demand for offsite construction continues to grow, this building will provide the manufacturing capacity to support the continued growth of our customers across Europe, as well as providing spaces that inspire creativity, foster collaboration, and drive innovation.”
