Harworth wins planning for industrial scheme
HARWORTH Estates has secured outline planning consent for a 100,000 sq ft industrial scheme in South Yorkshire.
Rotherham Borough Council today gave consent for 100,000 sq ft of industrial units on seven acres of land at Harworth’s Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) in Rotherham.
The development, called R-evolution @ The AMP, will offer a range of units from 10,000 sq ft to 30,000 sq ft.
Harworth is also in ongoing discussions with Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council about the potential for securing a funding package for the development.
Owen Michaelson, chief executive of Harworth Estates, said: “We are confident that this development will meet increasing market demand in a region where the availability of equivalent quality stock is reducing. We are delighted to have received support from Rotherham Council, whom we intend to provide with a high-quality business estate.”
Tim O’Connell, business development manager of Rotherham investment and development office (RiDO), the regeneration arm of Rotherham Council added: “The Advanced Manufacturing Park has a global reputation for expertise in advanced manufacturing technology, and there is strong demand from high quality manufacturing businesses, who want to join with the world-class companies already located here in Rotherham.
“We believe that the R-evolution project will further enhance the reputation of the AMP and benefit Rotherham through the creation of more high quality jobs and investment into the borough.”
R-evolution @ The AMP is located at Harworth’s Waverley site, which is being transformed into Yorkshire’s largest mixed-use development.
The 740-acre development comprises an Advanced Manufacturing Park with world-leading occupiers, employment development and a new community of 4,000 homes along with shops, restaurants, schools, leisure & community facilities and parks.
The Advanced Manufacturing Park is home to the likes of Boeing, Rolls-Royce, Castings Technology International (CTI), Dormer Tools, Sandvik Coromant and TWI. Barton Willmore acted as planning consultant.
