Detailed plans unveiled for Warwickshire business park

Plans have been unveiled for a new employment park in North Warwickshire aimed at supporting sectors such as R&D, manufacturing and logistics.

The development, Thrive in Curdworth, led by Midland-based IM Properties, aims to create jobs in areas like automotive, aerospace, rail, low carbon, and digital technologies.

Thrive will feature zones for tech startups, manufacturers and logistics companies, all set within a landscaped park.

IM Properties first presented its vision for the 123-hectare site to the local community and stakeholders, including a youth panel, in late 2023.

Nearly half the site will be dedicated to green infrastructure, including a central green corridor leading to a mobility hub with eco-friendly transport options such as buses, bicycles, e-scooters, and EV charging stations.

The development will adhere to Emerging Net Zero Carbon Building Standards, incorporating renewable technologies and low-energy designs.

Thrive will also offer community benefits, including skills training, educational initiatives and support for local projects.

Residents are invited to provide input during upcoming consultation events.

Lewis Payne, development director at IM Properties said: “The West Midlands is currently missing out on opportunities to attract high value businesses due to a lack of strategic sites. Thrive is an opportunity to tackle this challenge and meet the evolving needs of businesses of all sizes to unlock significant potential for North Warwickshire and a rapidly transforming economy.

“The site will help the region achieve its vision of creating high quality, skilled jobs within key growth sectors. It could generate a pipeline of local jobs  across a range of skill sets alongside a plan to support access for all to new opportunities. This second consultation provides an opportunity for us to share how we’ve responded to last year’s feedback and welcome fresh input on our detailed draft proposals.”