Developer sought to help progress site with potential to create 1,300 jobs

Calderdale Council is seeking a specialist developer to join forces in progressing a large employment site, with the potential to create 1,300 jobs for Calderdale and West Yorkshire.

The council wants to transform 25.5ha of land at Clifton in Calderdale into a business park through sustainable development.

Planning permission has been secured to deliver 570,000 sq ft of business, general industrial and distribution / storage floor space.

The council has launched a tender to find a development partner for a joint venture and is looking for expertise in making the site viable and ensuring the delivery of commercial units.

Councillor Jane Scullion, Calderdale Council’s leader, said: “This is a major opportunity to potentially be involved in a transformational regeneration project, which could have significant impacts for businesses, communities and economies across Calderdale and West Yorkshire.

“We’re looking for a specialist developer with a strong track record in bringing forward sites for sustainable development, to help propel our long-term ambition for Clifton Business Park.

“Our joint venture partner would share the council’s aspirations for Calderdale, and our commitment to thriving towns and places, economic growth, inclusive opportunities for all, and climate action.”

She added undeveloped new employment land of this scale, with its Enterprise Zone status, is rare.

The developer and council would work together to finance and manage the design, planning, construction and marketing of the scheme.

The tender is open until noon on Monday 17 July 2023 and interested developers can visit Calderdale Next Chapter for more information.